Fetlock boots for front legs?

[Remi'sMum]

Possible numpty question.....

Is there such a thing as a fetlock boot for front legs? I need a boot for turning out in that protects the back of a front fetlock but I don't want a full length brushing boot as I worry about legs getting too warm in the warmer weather. She doesn't catch her cannon bones but does catch herself on the back of the left fetlock, just towards the inner side (due to a slight gait abnormality of the right fore)

Most 'normal' brushing boots don't actually protect the area that needs protecting, as the strike pad on most brushing boots doesn't extend far enough back/round. I've got some lovely boots that I exercise her in that are perfect but they're a long boot, hence not suitable in my mind for turning out in once the weather is warmer...

So what I'm after is a short boot, moulded or shaped to protect the back of the fetlock rather than just the inside of the joint. But most fetlock boots seem to be designed to protect the inner side of the hind fetlock joint.

I'm also not a fan of open fronted boots, as I think the straps across the front must put pressure on the limb.

Am I searching for something that doesn't exist?!

Many thanks forumers! x

 

[saddlesore]

They don't exist but no harm in puting fetlock boots on in front. I'd use the ones with protection on both sides incase they spin.

 

[EquiEquestrian556]

Don't think there's any such thing for the front legs, sorry. Try tendon boots (open front), if done up and fitted correctly, they won't put pressure on her limbs.

 

[Beausmate]

Use fetlock boots in front. Failing that, see if you can get hold of/make up a pair of Yorkshire boots. I have seen an old hunting print, showing Yorkshire boots on the front legs of a horse.

 

[Jo1987]

http://classicequine.co.uk/professionals-choice-ventech-slide-tec-skid-boots---short-1533-p.asp

Expensive, but might do the job

 

[merry neddy man]

woof wear do pastern wraps (hope valley saddlery £11) ,would sausage boots work?, make your own yorkshire boots from a bit of felt and electrician tape .

 

[Remi'sMum]

Thanks for all replies. Hind fetlock boots used in front - simples!!

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Is your horse out 24/7? Unless it is & any boots would be worn all the time then I wouldn't worry about any heat build up. You have to weigh this against the possibility of the horse injuring himself with an over reach or similar. I would suggest that the horse is more likely to injure himself than heat build up causing an injury. My horses have always been turned out in boots during the day. They have never had any injury caused by heat build up. I don't worry about heat & I don't know of anyone whose had a horse with a heat injury. I've known loads with overreach & similar caused in the field so I'd put the horse in boots, in your case possibly over reach & open fronted tendon boots.