Hoof boots for wonky feet?

[chaps89]

I’m finally starting to ride my new pony, but she’s definitley finding odd bits of gravel and going ouch. (Lanes are all quite gritty around here. No pulses/heat or problems on smooth tarmac, the rounder gravel on the yard etc and I’m building her up slowly, it’s just that ow moment when she stands on a stone)
Her front feet are fairly pigeon toed, with a lot of flare and wonkiness going on.
Are there likely to be any boots at all that will accommodate this?

 

[Barton Bounty]

@chaps89 I would contact the hoof boutique, they managed to tell me exactly which ones would fit from a picture. They are super helpful

 

[FitzyFitz]

Definitely send photos and measurements to one of the multi brand hoof boot shops, I've always used hoof boutique, but urban horse is another popular one. Hoof boot shop is popular although they told me my pony needed E3 exploras and she's actually in size 1 reg so not sure what happpend there!

Longer term, the flares will need sorting out through regular trimming, but that will take a while. In the meantime, one of the more all encompassong boot styles like Old Mac or Cavallo will probably be more forgiving in terms of fit than the low profile sporty ones like scoots or flex. It does depend on exactly where and what the problems are though, so take some good photos and measurements and get some expert advice!

 

[Gloi]

If you don't find suitable boots try a couple of coats of Hoof Armour which you may find is enough protection.

 

[Highmileagecob]

Cavallo boots are a very forgiving fit, better with gel pads in, and much better with a size 1 nappy as a sock as well. Maybe take a look at the Cavallo Barefoot Trim video to get an idea of what to aim for.

 

[webble]

Cavallo boots are a very forgiving fit, better with gel pads in, and much better with a size 1 nappy as a sock as well. Maybe take a look at the Cavallo Barefoot Trim video to get an idea of what to aim for.

This, mine has flare and his cavallos work well

 

[criso]

I used equine fusions when my horse's feet were charging a lot and left and right were different and found them very forgy

 

[SEL]

Depends on how wonky.

Couldn't find anything to fit the microcob without 1) putting the breakover too far forward or 2) rubbing. So she has steel on back hooves and I'm trying hoof armour on fronts.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

If you don't find suitable boots try a couple of coats of Hoof Armour which you may find is enough protection.

Was going to suggest this I did Louis feet last week because of stones his much better for it.

 

[Hollylee1989]

I’m finally starting to ride my new pony, but she’s definitley finding odd bits of gravel and going ouch. (Lanes are all quite gritty around here. No pulses/heat or problems on smooth tarmac, the rounder gravel on the yard etc and I’m building her up slowly, it’s just that ow moment when she stands on a stone)
Her front feet are fairly pigeon toed, with a lot of flare and wonkiness going on.
Are there likely to be any boots at all that will accommodate this?

My boy is slightly pidgeon toed, and has a flare on the left. We use the equine fusion, all terrain ultra jogging boot. The hoof boot shop came out and took measurements and found they fitted him best.

 

[Landcruiser]

My boy is slightly pidgeon toed, and has a flare on the left. We use the equine fusion, all terrain ultra jogging boot. The hoof boot shop came out and took measurements and found they fitted him best.

These are incredibly hard wearing too. I'm very impressed by them.

 

[chaps89]

Thanks everyone. She is pretty wonky all over tbh, she is a very light hack, mostly companion. She adores going out and the moment she shows any signs of feeling otherwise she will be fully retired. In the meantime though the little hacks seem to keep us both happy, I’ve no inclination to try and rehab this one. I’ll have a look into hoof armour (can you apply it yourself or is it a farrier job?!) and contact the hoof boot places and see what we can do to get her less ouchy

 

[Gloi]

Thanks everyone. She is pretty wonky all over tbh, she is a very light hack, mostly companion. She adores going out and the moment she shows any signs of feeling otherwise she will be fully retired. In the meantime though the little hacks seem to keep us both happy, I’ve no inclination to try and rehab this one. I’ll have a look into hoof armour (can you apply it yourself or is it a farrier job?!) and contact the hoof boot places and see what we can do to get her less ouchy

You apply Hoof armour yourself and it isn't difficult. It's good value once you have bought the applicator. I've used it for about 18 months. I only need to use his boots for long rides now.