Boot Rubbing

[neigh]

My horse usually wears just front brushing boots. I've never bothered with hinds, and also he only has front shoes on anyway. However, I took him cross country schooling last weekend and put some hind boot on and they rubbed him. They were just normal Woof Wear type ones and were clean and not too tight or too loose. Do you think its just because he isnt used to wearing them? I dont know what to do this weekend when I go to a Hunter Trial? Is it ok to go without hind boots? Or shall I buy some fleecy type ones? Can anyone recommend any good ones?
Thanks in advance

 

[eventersrus]

Where abouts were the rubs,and did they take the skin off??

 

[neigh]

They were on the inside, just above where the bottom of the boot ends.

Forgot to say....the hair had come off and the skin was pink and looked 'raw'. Although it was just a small area.

 

[eventersrus]

ok,but did it just rub hair or did the rub go down to the skin?

 

[neigh]

Yes, sorry, just edited my lost post to say it did. Having a blonde moment!

 

[eventersrus]

oh dear,well l would still like to wear boots if l was you so yes get some fluffy ones!

 

[Foxglove]

You could always put vet wrap on first and then woof boots over the top if you can't get any fleece ones in time

 

[neigh]

Foxglove - Can you put Vetrap directly onto the leg?

Eventersrus - Any recommendations on boots?

 

[Foxglove]

I do without any problems, rode 60 miles once like it! (now just stick to the x country) . I've heard of people using tubi grip under boots to stop them rubbing but never done it myself.

 

[eventersrus]

N.E.W ones have a furry lining or you could use tubigrip under your excisting boots?

 

[neigh]

Tubigrip sounds a good idea, if I cant get to the tack shop before Sunday. Thanks guys.

 

[eventersrus]

just get it from the chemist,it comes in different sizes so make sure you get some that fits!