Boots for Cobs (arrrggghhhh) Any Suggestions?

[03bdavisi]

I was wondering if anyone can recommend some boots for my cob mare?
She is 15hh middleweight.
I need some boots that don't slip down and i am- unfortunately, on a limited budget of around £30- 40.
Every boot that i have bought either wont go round her, its too long, or it fits nicely but slips down. I have tried Premier equine sports boots, rhinegold neoprene brushing boots, those "plasticy" boots- the list goes on.
She doesn't usually need them but i want to do some hunter trials this year and he is't allways that clean at jumping so i want to give her some protection.
I should also point out that her legs are clipped out due to mud fever/ dermatitis.

Please can someone help?

 

[soph21]

My cob wears Roma tendon boots. Large.
But it depends on what type of boot you want

 

[toomanyhorses26]

http://www.celticequestrian.co.uk/acatal..._Boots_520.html these are pretty good and they have sized them according to build rather than size so fit better . I have the tb ones and they are on their third year almost

 

[mik]

Hi, my mum used cheap woof boots, I think about 15 to 30 pounds each pair, small, med, size went round her welsh cob section D, they are not very thick, more a brushing boot.
I use them, med, large, but put pads underneath, and tape them. I have also been know to trim the neoprene shorter for a friends Andalucian. Have a look.
http://www.frogpool.com/product-1427.htm
http://www.yourhorse.co.uk/Gear-reviews/...-brushing-boot/

 

[superstar565]

I used to have a cob around 15hh and Woof Wear club boots were really good.

 

[03bdavisi]

thanks! Please if people have any more suggestions keep them coming! Thank you to all who have replied!

 

[Nari]

Learn to bandage, they're guaranteed to fit! I also find that soft fleece bandages don't rub sore legs as much as boots do. For xc I'd put pads/gamgee underneath & tape over the fastenings.

 

[Hannah1Pie]

All my boots are mark todds, i tried loads of boots and mark todd's seemed the best =D i swear by my mark todd stuff lol

 

[03bdavisi]

I din't realise you could bandage for XC- i know it sounds ridiculous but i have been lectured on how it is "extremeley dangerous and irresponsibe" to bandage you horse doing XC. But yes that would solve my problem!

 

[Blue-bear]

the mark todd brushing boots are fab, just brought some for 18.2 beast they fit lovely and were only 17.99 a pair!!

 

[JoBo]

Seriously I have look into and tried loads, nothing fits a coblet properly!!!

I bandage Bodey (the coloured in my sig) sometimes, but have to admit using nothing most of the time, naughty I know, but he is very careful.

 

[jesterfaerie]

WoofWear (Club) and Barnsby.
Both are good value for money too!

 

[03bdavisi]

when you say bandage do you bandage for jumping/ xc etc or just schooling?

 

[JoBo]

Well I should bandage for Sjing and XC but in reality I don’t. But you can bandage for all three if you want.

 

[03bdavisi]

can you? as i said i was lectured on how it can be dangerous (coming undone) - or it this just exaggeration? if i use bandage tape on them would they be safe to use? also is there a specific type of bandage i should use eg fleece/ elasticated etc.? sorry so many questions!
thank you though you have been such a good help!

 

[JoBo]

I use half fleece bandages like these:
http://www.instockdirect.com/products/594157-Half-Fleece-bandages.aspx

And I use tape over the top.

Others will be able to give you more advice, just don’t make them too tight or too lose, it’s a bit of an art. I’ve given up though really as I said and use nothing now.

 

[03bdavisi]

Thank You!

 

[horse addict]

Clarendon boots are amazing, you don't have to worry about them being to tight, i was an anti boot person my coloured is such a careful jumper, but i am starting to do be80's and they need some sort of protection. My riding instructor rides much more advanced than myself and she swears by them. Hope this helps.

 

[frantyman]

You need to try the Throwgood cob boots - they are the only ones that would solve your problem as I had the same issue. They look hysterical when off - hugely wide and stubby but they fit a cob's chunky short legs perfectly and they have really good fastenings so should cope with xc. I just got mine from a tack shop on e-bay as couldn't find them locally.

 

[sachak]

woof wear club boots
clarendon boots
second skin boots