Do you think this boot will help?

[Finns Mum]

Following on from my other thread about my horse losing shoes, I was kindly pointed in the direction of the Kavalkade boot.

Having been called to say he has lost another shoe today, even with his new over reach boots on, I wonder if they are worth a go, but I am unsure if it will actually stop him catching the part of the shoe he is when he pulls them off. I have marked the area that he hits, does anyone have any thoughts whether the boot will make it harder for him to catch that place or not.

Thanks

 

[Nailed]

well i can still see the shoe quite clearly so probably not

LOu x

 

[piebaldsparkle]

I agree, the shoe is still visible, so he will still be able to catch it. I would try either very deep over reach boots (so they come low enopugh) or may be if that doesn't work trying some Boa type boots over the shoe.

 

[longdog]

Have you tried O/R boots that are a size too big? The idea is that as he lifts his hoof to take a step. the boot remains long over his shoe which may help deflect the other hoof. I have done this with a horse that was pulling shoes regularly & it did help.

 

[kerilli]

as above, large over reach boots, ideally plasticy type so his hind shoe will slide off it.

 

[lannerch]

I expect the poster already has oversized overeach boots on, my horse wears xl ones all the time that drag on the ground, still regularly manages to loose a shoe though.

 

[almorton]

duct tape, cant beat it!