Cavallo Boot Wraps - How do you stop them riding up/twisting?

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I've got some Cavallo Simple boots, which are good, but the wraps are a right pain. No matter how tight I pull the Velcro, they ride up round my horse's fetlocks - sort of defeats the object really. Does anyone have any ideas on how to prevent this happening? I thought of using some vetwrap instead, or securing the wrap with some.
 
Do you have the newer ones with the red velcro and the elastic, or the older style? I find the newer ones stay put better, but I don't do them up too tight (the velcro is actually broken on one); I do pull them down, so they sit partly under the heel and I've never had one creep up if it's done like this. I sometimes have to re-do it if the wrap pulls up when I put the boot on.

Or you could use socks :p
 
They're the newer ones with the red Velcro, I've stuck it to the Velcro inside the boot but it doesn't really help. I've pulled them down so they're under her heel (they're shaped for that) but they still ride up - today one had actually twisted all the way round.

Socks it is!!
 
Can I barge in please.

I am in the process of getting my old show horse into boots. Initially I tried Fusions but they did not go on easily at all so went back. I am now trying cavello's. Size 5 on the fronts and 4's on the back. They have arrived with a pair of pads which would have to be cut to shape. No wraps were included in the boxes.

Can you experienced boot users explain what the wraps are, how or when to use the pads and any other information on using the cavello's you would be kind enough to pass on to me.

My horse is an old boy with thin soles, borderline cushingoid and unridden for 4 years. The hope is he will be able to hack out on short rides a few times a week to keep him healthy and more interested in life.

Many thanks in advance.
 
Your situation sounds very similar to mine! I've brought my old mare back into work after 5 years off - she also has very thin soles and flat feet.

I quite like the Cavallo boots, but am seriously thinking of having her shod in front - the boots are quite bulky on her. However she does seem comfortable enough in them.

The wraps go round the bulb of the heel and up the fetlock to prevent rubbing - they're made from a wet suit type material (don't know how else to describe it!) and fasten with Velcro. You buy them separately. I was told to use the pads just after my horse has been trimmed for a more secure fit, then remove them as her feet grow a bit. I'm not sure if this is correct information, but it would seem to make sense. I think they're just a bit like an insole!

I hope you have fun with your old boy. My old lady has a new lease of life, and jogged all the way round a hack this morning! It's great to see her so interested in life.
 
AA, my old hunter has thin soles like your boy. He has thick (12mm) pads in RX therapy boots for turnout, and wears the same pads in cavello sports for working. Only been using them about a month, and the difference in his soles is amazing. They are growing nice big rough calloused areas, which will eventually fall off. If the ground is soft, eg after lots of rain, he goes out barefoot. He is on a low sugar diet, on restricted grazing too. My trimmer recommended the thicker pads for him as his soles were pitifully thin, following severe laminitis last year.
I use these pads - http://www.equinepodiatrysupplies.co.uk/Pads/Easycare-Comfort-Pads-12mm , although there are lots of other ones out there.
 
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Thank you so much. My lad did a hind check in 2011 and endured endless barn rest. I got him out into a small paddock/barn set up but his feet just crumbled. He has been monitored via bloods and is now stable on one prescend. Pro Earth supplement is helping but shoes are not an option at the moment. To add to the problems the hoof on the injured hind will never carry a shoe because the injury has altered the breakover and resulted in a dumped toe. (The check ligament has healed short)

I was tempted to try easyboot gloves but was guided to cavello's by Cannock Chase Equine. I will need the wraps as the horse has the most sensitive skin imaginable.
 
Wraps & gaiters protect the heel bulbs and back of the foot from rubs. I use men's cotton socks, half inched from the OH. Just put them over the entire foot and pull up the pastern, before putting the boot on. OH hasn't noticed yet..............
 
I've not managed to get them wraps to stay covering the heel bulb but I have prevented them from slipping round; I stick the Velcro straps to the bottom Velcro bit of the actual boot.
Off to have a look at the other pads. I have the cavello ones, been using them five weeks and the have worn through in places, plus the only website I can find selling them is charging £6 delivery - for £10 insoles!
My other criticism of the boots is the sizing seems out - I ordered size four, farrier measured the hooves, we both consulted the chart and they should have been spot on. However, when they arrived they were huge! Now using size three - much better fit.
Not sure how long they will last though, horse out in them overnight and they are already looking very battered after six weeks.
 
Regandal said:
Wraps & gaiters protect the heel bulbs and back of the foot from rubs. I use men's cotton socks, half inched from the OH. Just put them over the entire foot and pull up the pastern, before putting the boot on. OH hasn't noticed yet..............
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OH out at the moment, excuse me whilst I raid his drawers. Not sure if his size 8 socks will fit the big horse though.
 
Evie91 said:
I've not managed to get them wraps to stay covering the heel bulb but I have prevented them from slipping round; I stick the Velcro straps to the bottom Velcro bit of the actual boot.
Off to have a look at the other pads. I have the cavello ones, been using them five weeks and the have worn through in places, plus the only website I can find selling them is charging £6 delivery - for £10 insoles!
My other criticism of the boots is the sizing seems out - I ordered size four, farrier measured the hooves, we both consulted the chart and they should have been spot on. However, when they arrived they were huge! Now using size three - much better fit.
Not sure how long they will last though, horse out in them overnight and they are already looking very battered after six weeks.
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Re the sizing - the same "size" in different makes come up larger or smaller. Most of the suppliers are very helpful if you phone or email them, they know all the makes and will advise before you buy. My trimmer is very helpful and has some different boots for trialing. They do seem to look battered quite quickly, but remain fairly robust.
 
I had this problem too. I found if you made sure that the back of the wrap passes well under the bulbs of the heels so that they are standing on it. Not had one move since. I hope this helps.
 
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