boots or not?

[L&M]

Having nearly lost a horse last season to a cut tendon, am considering protective boots for this season. Can anyone recommend a good style that won't rub when muddy and wet?
Thank you

 

[Haniki]

I just used to use the double velcro woof boots.

 

[seche]

I have the most sensitive skinned yet clumsy TB on the planet!
For hunting he wears either the NEW tendon boots in front or if a non jumping day then WW 4 strap brushing boots, and WW Double locks behind - he has never had rub marks or sore from mud getting in - which it enevitabley does! - Shropshire is VERY muddy! I am very through at washing his legs off. Some recomend that boots with sheepskin are good - I dont use these as heavy when wet.. But they may be worth a look..?

 

[DollyDolls]

Which ever boots you use, my advice is electrical tape wrapped around always ensures they stay in place all day & its easy to undo at the end.

 

[Silverspring]

I agree with train_robber, the NEW boots are the best for stay on, staying in place and keeping the most mud out. I've used them in really harsh endurance conditions, river crossing etc and my overly sensitive Arab has never suffered rubbing from them.

 

[keekee]

NEW boots have a tendon protecer down the back the ww boots r neoprene and iv known a horse to strike right through them and through the tendon also i swear by the NEW boots there light weight soft and stay in place but most of all r safe,...

 

[JenniferB]

Agree with all of the above - the NEW boots are the way to go. I used to have sheepskin fetlock boots but they got really heavy when wet and I ended up losing one in a particularly boggy outdoor warmup arena for showjumping - imagine how they could get hunting! The NEW ones don't seem to get that way for some reason. To be fair I've also used the Eskadron open fronted boots hunting as well and they've never ever moved or rubbed.

 

[KatB]

NEW ones are great but can heat the legs up. I have used their LWT ones which are great and also Prolite tendon boots which are both fab, they dont get heavy and dont let grit etc in. Please dont use eletrical tape on them, if they catch them on a fence etc, i would much prefer the boot to rip clean off and hopefully leave an uninjured leg, than the tape stopping them from coming off and tripping or flipping a horse over!!

 

[RobinHood]

I use prolites or woof boots and both have been fantastic and I also use woof overreach boots and have never lost one.

I don't use electrical tape because I once had some rubbish brushing boots that slipped down over the fetlock an pastern and it was a right performance trying to find something to cut the tape so I could get them off and refit them.

 

[Steeleydan]

We have a very fine skinned TB and we use Prolite boots had the same pair for about 7 years, excellent dont get heavy or hold water, and we have NEVER had to use electric tape to hold them up, and we hunt thro some very heavy mud. Good luck keep us posted which you decide.

 

[karenpi]

NEW boots are the best. I have used the lightweight airflow tendon boots for 2 seasons and never had a rubbing problem.

 

[LEC]

I use the NEW fluffy ones for hunting as have a tendon guard but do not heat up the legs with the fluff. We hunt in wet clay and they do not move nor become sodden and heavy. The horses legs are also not too hot after using them as the fluff allows more airflow.

I came back from hunting with a great big tear from where he had hit them with his back legs and the leg had no damage. My mother hunts in tendon boots. I have finally managed to make her ditch the horrible Clarendons!

 

[JenHunt]

ditto about the Prolite boots, they are brilliant.

my sisters horse always wears them when he is hunting and we have some pretty legendary bogs which have failed to remove them in about 6 years. no rubs either, and they have the tendon protector in them too.

 

[karenpi]

NEW lightweight airflow boots are good, I have used them for 2 seasons and they have never rubbed and they clean up really easily as they have no fluff.