Hoof boot advise please.

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Hi, I have a eighteen year old unshockable, field companion for my old boy.
He ha laminitis on front hooves, treated by the vet and Farrier.I am using frog support pads but have to reattach every day as the tape gets wet and comes undon.
He's on box rest and I'm looking for advise on using a pair of hoof boots to.make a more substantial fixing.
Any advice would br great.
Thanks
 
How deep is his bed? I found a really deep bed did just as well as frog supports, or you could use them with half a roll of vetwrap. What tape are you using? Duck tape doesn't come undone if you go round the whole hoof and the sole.
 
SusieT said:
would glue on shoes be better perhaps?
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meleeka said:
How deep is his bed? I found a really deep bed did just as well as frog supports, or you could use them with half a roll of vetwrap. What tape are you using? Duck tape doesn't come undone if you go round the whole hoof and the sole.
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He's on a deep bed ontop of 20mm rubber stable matting.
I have tried vet wrap and cover with "waterproof Duck tape, but he always manages to get one or both off during the day/night.
I donot wrap up into the coronary band as Farrier advised against.
He seems to slip.off from back to the front.
 
If it's temporary then a woof Wear Medical Blue Hoof Boot (viovet sells them)

Used one for a few months when mine had an abscess. First time getting it on (as they are very snug) was fun but easier after that. Mine stayed on in mud and wet. Needs to be unshod hoof I think though or would rip it.
 
jasper01 said:
He's on a deep bed ontop of 20mm rubber stable matting.
I have tried vet wrap and cover with "waterproof Duck tape, but he always manages to get one or both off during the day/night.
I donot wrap up into the coronary band as Farrier advised against.
He seems to slip.off from back to the front.
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You can apply the vet wrap higher to keep it on as it's breathable.

Have a look at a Vet Strider boot. They are great for keeping dressings on and cheaper than an actual boot.
 
Gloi said:
Easyboot Cloud boots are soft and designed for laminitis recovery.
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I was just going to say the same, for an actual therapy boot. There is a pretty significant price difference between the Easyboot (~£240/pair) and say, the entry level Cavallo though (~£140/pair).

If ordering boots, I always recommend emailing the stockist, The Hoof Boutique (who I used) and Hoof Boot Shop will both advise on model and fit from photos and videos. The advice I got was invaluable!
 
smolmaus said:
I was just going to say the same, for an actual therapy boot. There is a pretty significant price difference between the Easyboot (~£240/pair) and say, the entry level Cavallo though (~£140/pair).

If ordering boots, I always recommend emailing the stockist, The Hoof Boutique (who I used) and Hoof Boot Shop will both advise on model and fit from photos and videos. The advice I got was invaluable!
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Thanks for the info, I have the Farrier and vet next week so I will.measure and ring the stockists for thei0r advise too.
 
DabDab said:
Cavallo would probably be your best bet
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They are really good for this sort of thing, I hate them as riding boots but as poultice boots or for keeping pads on they are very handy. Just keep an eye out to make sure they're not rubbing at the back.

You can usually pick up second hand Cavallos cheap online, just beware of scammers. If it's only for holding pads on you will probably have slightly more wiggle room on fit than you would if you wanted to work him in them. Or if you have the cash I would second using a company like Urban Horse or the Hoof Boutique, who will take all your photos and measurements and give you good advice on sizing before you buy.
 
Widgeon said:
They are really good for this sort of thing, I hate them as riding boots but as poultice boots or for keeping pads on they are very handy. Just keep an eye out to make sure they're not rubbing at the back.

You can usually pick up second hand Cavallos cheap online, just beware of scammers. If it's only for holding pads on you will probably have slightly more wiggle room on fit than you would if you wanted to work him in them. Or if you have the cash I would second using a company like Urban Horse or the Hoof Boutique, who will take all your photos and measurements and give you good advice on sizing before you buy.
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Thanks for the info. I have the Farrier and vet due so I will run it past them and confirm hoof sizes
 
Cavallo, Equine Fusion, Old Mac G2 are all forgiving on fit and good for adding padding. They can also be found very often on ebay - I've just bought a second pair of old macs for under £50, and I've had several pairs of Cavallo for around this mark too.
 
As above email Hoof Boutique, but Easyboot Clouds are the therapeutic boots. Personally, I dislike cavellos, they are heavy and move a lot in my experience, which causes rubs.
 
jasper01 said:
Does anyone have any experience,good or bad on the Vet Strider brand please?
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I have one, it's OK in the stable but comes off easily if you turn out in it. You need to use the companies own zip ties as they have a weak point to break in an emergency. Mine flew off when I turned my horse out and he was in the school not a muddy field. They're a bit fiddly but I have 3 horses with different sized feet so it can be used for any of them. If you only have one horse and you may later need boots for turn out or in hand walking I'd lay out the money and get a pair of more substantial boots.
 
nutjob said:
I have one, it's OK in the stable but comes off easily if you turn out in it. You need to use the companies own zip ties as they have a weak point to break in an emergency. Mine flew off when I turned my horse out and he was in the school not a muddy field. They're a bit fiddly but I have 3 horses with different sized feet so it can be used for any of them. If you only have one horse and you may later need boots for turn out or in hand walking I'd lay out the money and get a pair of more substantial boots.
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Thanks for the feedback. He's currently on box rest with deep bed and no turnout.
 
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