Hoof boots for big hooves

[Cassy]

I would like to ride my youngster in hoof boots on her fronts as we live at the wrong end of a stony track. The problem is her feet measure 175mm long and wide and my options seem to be limited to Boa Boots. Has anyone used these or know of another make which would fit her.
I rode my previous horse with Old Macs on the front and they were very successful as he had such week horn we couldn't shoe him for more than a couple of times each year. Unfortunately Old Macs would not be big enough.
Thanks

 

[Silverspring]

Hey I've heard mixed reviews on the Boa boots, I think they're ok for slow road work but don't think they stay on to well in more challenging terrain (eg mud!) Does he have totally round feet? The easyboots go up to the width you need but they are designed for longer rather than wide feet.

 

[welshcobabe]

I have a pair of size 7 (biggist Boa boot) for my Fresian cross they are only used if he has lost a shoe and they fit fine and are very good.

I use boa boots on my welsh section D mare for riding all the time. They are fine unless you go through very muddy areas and they get sucked off. The trick is not to over tighten them as the wires can break. I know you can get replacement parts for them but I have never been successful replacing them so once the wire has gone I drill a hole either side and put a boot lace in which works fine also.

 

[Shilasdair]

Try looking on here:

http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/D/Hoof_Boots-(Hoof_Boots).aspx

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