Best boots for thin skinned horse for hunting and schooling recommendations please

[Jean Waldron]

I am looking for a set of good quality boots for my thin skinned show horse for hunting and schooling What do folk recommend please?

 

[Jellymoon]

Can you bring yourself not to boot your show horse for hunting?! Only that wet mud and grit can work itself into the boots when you are sloshing about for several hours out hunting, and cause some very nasty problems. ESP if he’s thin skinned anyway.

 

[ycbm]

I don't use boots hunting, I have found they've done more harm than good and caused me a very dangerous incident jumping a hedge once.
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[palo1]

Can you bring yourself not to boot your show horse for hunting?! Only that wet mud and grit can work itself into the boots when you are sloshing about for several hours out hunting, and cause some very nasty problems. ESP if he’s thin skinned anyway.

This!! I fear you may have more trouble from boots than without them. If you are worried about knocks etc then it may be a good idea to have ice packs/ice boots ready for when you get back from hunting rather than to boot on a hunting day. I have seen some really vile rubs/problems from boots which have either rubbed or held grit and dirt against the horse's legs.

 

[Jean Waldron]

I don't use boots hunting, I have found they've done more harm than good and caused me a very dangerous incident jumping a hedge once.
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Thank you yes we are considering not using boots.

 

[teddy_]

If you do end up using boots, I have always found the Woof Wear Club brushing boots to be great as they don't have seams that cause pressure points like for example, some Le Mieux brushing boots do.

 

[Jellymoon]

If you leave hair on the legs when you clip, that will give a decent bit of protection. Very few people boot for hunting where I am, but perhaps in different country they may do? Such as knee boots for the wall jumpers?

 

[teddy_]

If you leave hair on the legs when you clip, that will give a decent bit of protection. Very few people boot for hunting where I am, but perhaps in different country they may do? Such as knee boots for the wall jumpers?

This is interesting!

In Sussex I would say most people boot unless riding substantial ID types. Then again, Sussex country is not exactly 'trying' and you'll rarely if ever see a wall to jump.