Hoof boots for hinds?

[QueenDee_]

Hoping someone can recommend which hoof boots to look at. Looking for a pair for a Thoroughbred's hinds, typical TB feet but not too bad, shoes removed about 8 weeks ago, fronts still on. To be worn for hacking including fast work, so i'm after boots that are stable on the hoof and will stand up to a gallop. Horse is sound and comfortable without boots for the occasional hack (majority of work currently done in school), but a fair amount of roadwork round me so looking for a pair to put on when hacking/road work increases.

Obviously I will measure the feet, but looking for general brand recommendations in the meantime!

 

[sunleychops]

I would recommend either the Equine Fusion All Terrain http://www.onlineequine.co.uk/equine-fusion-all-terrain-hoof-boots/p213

or the Scoot Boot http://www.onlineequine.co.uk/scoot-boot-pair/p234

Alot of my customers really like the Equine Fusion as you have the Slim option too for hooves that are longer than wide and the option for a dampening pad to assist in the transition. The Scoots are however becoming increasingly popular due to their simple design and rugged build!

 

[Beausmate]

I use Cavallos all round on my little thoroughbred. Never had one come off at any speed, on any going. I tried the Fusions on his hinds and found that they were slippery on the road and they rubbed. He is prone to rubs, but I've not had any issues with the Cavallos; even when he lived in them for a fortnight.

 

[Street_Skill]

Following with interest! Am in the same boat-fronts still on and backs have been off for six weeks. He has been doing roadwork 2-3 times a week which he has been fine with but farrier came on Tuesday and he is now sore on the hard lumpy ground (typical British weather!) and over stones so think I am going to have to get him some boots to help him out!

 

[fatponee]

I rate Easyboot Gloves and they will definitely withstand lots of road use.

I've been using Equine Fusion for the last year - like them a lot but my TB wears through the sole pretty quickly.

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

You may not need them if you build roadwork up steadily

 

[respectedpony driver]

I used Old Mac Boots on my driving pony,never rubbed or moved and she never slipped.