Back boots

[Lucyann89]

I use tri-zone tendon boots on my horse and last week bought matching back boots. As soon as I put them on he was fine, then when I walked him forward my horse he lifted his legs and shook them to try and get the boots off, so I assume he isn't used to them! He does the same with travel boots and has recently shredded a very expensive pair! That problem has been sorted now as I just load him first and then put boots on in the trailer.
So I used the back boots today whilst jumping and when I put them on at first and walked him forward he lifted his legs and shook them, but then he settled well so I got on him. After jumping, I took the boots off and he had cut both his back heels. This never happens usually, without the boots.
What is your advice?

 

[meandmyself]

Is there anything in the boots that could have caused it? Is it cuts or have the boots just rubbed him? Does he need boots behind?

I hope he heal quickly!

 

[Lucyann89]

Thanks!

No don't think it's the boots. Maybe just because he's not used to having them on, I'm not sure! They're not big cuts or deep, but I want to know how they happened so that I know whether or not to have them on him.