{"product_id":"equnique-sole-protect-308g","title":"Sole Protect Sole Guard 308g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSole Protect Year-Round Sole Guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an innovative and reusable sole guard for horses that can be easily shaped to fit the individual form of the hoof. The product consists of moldable pellets made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epolycaprolactone (PCL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that soften in warm water and can be adapted directly to the sole and frog of the hoof. When the material cools, it hardens into a durable protection against the ground. Sole Protect can be removed, reused, and reshaped as needed, making it a flexible option for hoof protection all year round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldable and reusable sole guard for horses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of at least 99% polycaprolactone (PCL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivered as pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftens in warm water at about 60–65 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually shaped to the sole and frog of the hoof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardens into a durable guard when the material cools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be removed and reapplied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be reheated and reshaped multiple times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be customized with patterns for extra grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be used as a snow sole during winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOption to add studs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo added colorants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for year-round use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: 4 dl \/ 308 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSufficient for about 2–8 soles depending on size and thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldable sole guard with individual fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSole Protect consists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethermoplastic PCL pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that become soft and moldable when heated in water to about 60 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heated mass is shaped to the horse's sole and frog. When the material cools, it hardens and forms a guard that follows the shape of the hoof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it possible to adapt the sole guard to the individual horse's needs and hoof shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable \u0026 easy to reshape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Sole Protect's main advantages is that the material can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereheated and reshaped multiple times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guard can be removed and reapplied without reshaping, provided the fit is still correct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the hoof shape changes, for example after trimming, the material can be reheated and readapted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen reshaping, the finished sole may need to be heated in hot water for a few minutes as the compact mass takes longer to soften than loose pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptable protection all year round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSole Protect can be used to create individually adapted protection against the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe material can also be shaped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns for extra grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and adapted for use as a snow sole during the winter season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf needed, studs can be added for better grip on winter surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolycaprolactone – a moldable material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSole Protect contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 99% polycaprolactone (PCL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is free from added colorants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCL is a thermoplastic material that softens when heated and returns to a solid form when cooled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the product information, the material is not classified as hazardous. The monomer used in the production of PCL is registered under the EU chemicals regulation REACH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication – step by step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean the hoof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thoroughly clean the sole and frog with a hoof pick and preferably a wire brush. If needed, pH-minus can be used according to the product instructions. Dry the hoof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat the pellets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place the desired amount of Sole Protect pellets in warm water, about 60 °C, until the material softens and becomes moldable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape the sole guard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Take out the soft mass with a spoon. Check that the material is not too hot before applying it to the hoof. Then shape the mass to the sole and frog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust the thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distribute the material evenly and keep the sole thin, not thicker than the horseshoe, to reduce the risk of sole pressure and facilitate removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet it harden:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the material to cool naturally or use cooling spray until the sole guard is completely hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the fit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure that the guard fits correctly and does not cause pressure on sensitive parts of the hoof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sole guard can be removed with a hoof pick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully pry along the edge around the sole until the material releases. Avoid using excessive force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote that thicker soles of about 7–10 mm may be more difficult to remove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents \u0026 specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: At least 99% polycaprolactone (PCL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftening temperature: About 60–65 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage size: 4 dl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 308 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage: About 2–8 soles depending on hoof size and desired thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorants: None added\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore the pellets dry at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant safety information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways check the temperature of the material before application to avoid burns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not apply soles that are too thick as this may cause pressure on the hoof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck that the guard fits correctly and does not cause discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there are hoof problems, soreness, or uncertainty about use, consult a veterinarian or trained hoof care professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSole Protect is not a medicine and does not replace veterinary care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Equinqe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57007123825026,"sku":"4930062","price":580.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/0721\/0760\/files\/EquniqueSoleProtect308g5.jpg?v=1793784003","url":"https:\/\/www.svenskridsport.com\/en\/products\/equnique-sole-protect-308g","provider":"Svensk Ridsport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}