Boots for Shetland

[Smogul]

Does anyone know if any company makes boots that would fit a Shetland? Pony currently has plastic support shoes following laminitis but when these come off, farrier would prefer her to go back to being unshod. However, I am worried about concussive laminitis and would like something I could put on her when doing roadwork. Any suggestions welcome.

 

[CeeBee]

Mothercare?

Sorry, stupid joke

 

[HumBugsey]

Oooo there is a website that makes every piece of tack imaginable for minatures.... I'm sure someone has the link on here somewhere...

Did this, most are american sites but I'm sure you can find a UK one
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...ses&spell=1

 

[TinselTurkey]

on ebay they have some wrap around tendon boots

 

[TinselTurkey]

and robinsons have their petite pony range which is good

 

[Smogul]

I don't see how tendon boots would stop concussion on hoof?

 

[NW1]

How much money do you want to spend??

http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/Easyb...boot-(240).aspx

they go super small........

 

[itsme123]

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on ebay they have some wrap around tendon boots

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Tendon boots to prevent concussive laminitis?? Last i heard laminitis was in the hoof not the tendon

OP: try asking the usual companies if if you can have measurements of their smallest size, I know they do come up '00' which i think *should* fit a shettie.

For other stuff shettie related I can highly recommend www.dinkyrugs.co.uk

 

[BigRed]

ditto, how will boots stop hoof concussion.

 

[NW1]

Also we had a minature which had the smallest hooves known to man, so we got some really small neoprene overreach boots which were too big but not so they would fall off & we got a leather-work-man (?) to sew goatskin soles to the boots so they slipped on like little slippers. they were very durable and we put gamgee in the boots to pad out more & we could change this! This worked wonders on a very poorly little pony who struggled to move on hard ground was almost whizzy with these boots on!

 

[itsme123]

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Also we had a minature which had the smallest hooves known to man, so we got some really small neoprene overreach boots which were too big but not so they would fall off & we got a leather-work-man (?) to sew goatskin soles to the boots so they slipped on like little slippers. they were very durable and we put gamgee in the boots to pad out more & we could change this! This worked wonders on a very poorly little pony who struggled to move on hard ground was almost whizzy with these boots on!

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What a fab idea, wonder if my saddler can do them in pink???

 

[cptrayes]

I can't understand why you think the pony will get concussion on the road if it hasn't got shoes on?

 

[Elle123]

Another one for dinky rugs. I have a pair of brushing boots for my little midi Becky

Elle
x

 

[dene]

Hello,

I bought easycare boots from www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk
for my pony with very small feet. I use the 12mm green
comfort pads as insoles and cut to fit.

The web-site shows how to measure the foot and has
size tables. Unfortunately, only some of the easycare
models come small enough for tiny feet. None of the
other brands were small enough.

The boots were tight at first, but after a few days,
they stretched to fit without slipping. They work
great on tarmac and stony ground, but are slippery
on wet grass.

PM if you want more info.

Hope this helps -- dene

 

[foraday]

Your farrier has the answer.

You can get Vettec equipak which basically is put all over the sole of the foot which will disipate the concussion.