Boots for Maxi Cobs

[jo_pearl]

I’ve just bought the most beautiful 15.1 hogged irish cob who I adore

But I’m having an issue with brushing boots.

I got him medium wide and they slid down.

Can anyone recommend a boot (he’s got a lot of bone) or would you just not wear boots? I’m just a tad worried of him knocking his legs when doing jumps on fun rides etc.

Any help be gratefully accepted

Pic of Boris before his clip today

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I wouldn't boot for fun rides and just the odd small jump.

I would only boot for everyday if the horse was knocking himself or brushing.

 

[jo_pearl]

I wouldn't boot for fun rides and just the odd small jump.

I would only boot for everyday if the horse was knocking himself or brushing.

Thank you im just so worried about injuries but I’ve also heard boots can do more damage than good

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Boots that don't fit will definitely do more harm than good. Does he have feather? He certainly doesn't need boots if he does.

 

[jo_pearl]

Boots that don't fit will definitely do more harm than good. Does he have feather? He certainly doesn't need boots if he does.

He did until we clipped him all out. Wasn’t a great amount of feather though

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

He did until we clipped him all out. Wasn’t a great amount of feather though

Normally conformed horses don't usually need brushing boots.

 

[jo_pearl]

Normally conformed horses don't usually need brushing boots.

He did a lot of hunting with the Ledbury before I got him and never wore boots, I just think I’m over thinking it and that he’s going to get hurt

 

[Tiddlypom]

From what I can see of his front legs he’s got more of a middleweight amount of bone than heavyweight .

So if you want to boot him ordinary boots rather than the XW ones should be fine, but unless he bashes himself boots are more hassle than they’re worth.

 

[jo_pearl]

From what I can see of his front legs he’s got more of a middleweight amount of bone than heavyweight .

So if you want to boot him ordinary boots rather than the XW ones should be fine, but unless he bashes himself boots are more hassle than they’re worth.

 

[jo_pearl]

Yes I may get him just a pair of medium ones just for XC and stuff like that. I won’t bother for hunting as I’d be worried they would slip

 

[Roxylola]

Evented to 90 with charlie, we had to stud him, and I tried all sorts of boots but they all slipped down. In the end I gave up, studded outsides only and he was great

 

[jo_pearl]

Evented to 90 with charlie, we had to stud him, and I tried all sorts of boots but they all slipped down. In the end I gave up, studded outsides only and he was great

Oh that is interesting! That the issue ok having with my boy at the moment. I won’t be eventing just local fun stuff! Did you ever have any issues with knocks etc?

 

[Roxylola]

Oh that is interesting! That the issue ok having with my boy at the moment. I won’t be eventing just local fun stuff! Did you ever have any issues with knocks etc?

Not at all, if he ever caught a pole or fence it was a hoof not a leg he's the dude in my pic on here and a very chunky 15hh cob

 

[jo_pearl]

Not at all, if he ever caught a pole or fence it was a hoof not a leg he's the dude in my pic on here and a very chunky 15hh cob

Thank you!