Bespoke Brushing/fetlocks boots

[BMA2]

Does anyone know where I could get some made to measure brushing boots/fetlock boots.

Horse has scar and a thicker pastern on the inside from a nasty accident and it's getting knocked when ridden. I could essentially do with something like a fetlock boot/brushing boot with a mudflap extension.

I've tried a equik deep fetlock boot but it wasn't quite long enough

 

[Maddie Moo]

How about a Yorkshire boot instead? It’ll sit lower but still allows for flexion on the joint. You can get them at Gibson’s or other racehorse saddleries in either material or neoprene

Some people use it on one leg but you can use it on both.

 

[BMA2]

I actually have some arriving anyday from E J Wicks...but not sure if they will be long enough

Any idea of the make that chestnut is wearing...they look like they'd do a job

 

[Maddie Moo]

Yorkshire boot - I have a feeling it’s one of these but can’t tell if it’s the neoprene or material ones from that photo, probably material if I had to guess! I‘d definitely go for the full length option rather than the half though.

 

[BMA2]

Thanks...hopefully what I've ordered is something like that (fingers crossed)

Eskadron do a special/deep fetlock book but I'm not sure if the mudflap is long enough

 

[rabatsa]

I used to make my own Yorkshire boots, that way you can have the exact size you want and place the tape where you want.

 

[Northern Hare]

Does anyone know where I could get some made to measure brushing boots/fetlock boots.

Horse has scar and a thicker pastern on the inside from a nasty accident and it's getting knocked when ridden. I could essentially do with something like a fetlock boot/brushing boot with a mudflap extension.

I've tried a equik deep fetlock boot but it wasn't quite long enough

Just a thought, but I'd suggest getting a pair of robust neoprene brushing boots that fit well and that don't slip. Then you can ask your saddler to sew on an extension (made of leather or doubled/trebled up thick rugging fabric) to cover the area needing the extra protection. This is what a friend did for a big event horse that was aggravating an old speedy cut injury, and it worked really well.

 

[BMA2]

I used to make my own Yorkshire boots, that way you can have the exact size you want and place the tape where you want.

How do you make one? What did use?

 

[BMA2]

Just a thought, but I'd suggest getting a pair of robust neoprene brushing boots that fit well and that don't slip. Then you can ask your saddler to sew on an extension (made of leather or doubled/trebled up thick rugging fabric) to cover the area needing the extra protection. This is what a friend did for a big event horse that was aggravating an old speedy cut injury, and it worked really well.

Yeah good idea...I cannot see how there isn't a boot on thd market. Its not that weird of an area to protect?

 

[BronsonNutter]

Would using pastern wraps and brushing boots do the trick?

 

[BMA2]

I have been using a pastern wrap but it does rub the top of the scar...

Which is preferable to it being kicked but obviously not ideal

 

[Squeak]

Would a pastern ring maybe do enough to help?

Rubber Pastern Ring Sausage Boot - Black

Designed to be worn below the fetlock to offer protection to the pastern and coronet band, the Rubber Pastern Ring is ideal for horses with a close movement and can be worn for both exercise and turnout.

www.redpostequestrian.co.uk

Or would the sheepskin on these help stop the rubbing?

https://www.lemieux.com/horsewear/boots-bandages/fleece-pastern-wrap-black#selection.size=6703

 

[BMA2]

In order to use a ring it would need to tight so it doesn't sit on it.

And yes...I did wonder about fluffy wraps too

 

[rabatsa]

How do you make one? What did use?

I used a heavy wool blanket materiel and some woven tape sewn on with linen thread. I measured round the leg where I wanted the boots to be and doubled the measurement, ditto the depth I wanted the boots and put the tape not quite in the middle. This gives some idea https://www.gibsonsaddlers.com/product/yorkshire-boot-1960hb/