Hoof Boots

[Fruitcake]

After my horse had quite a go at OH’s horse the other day, I think it would be wise to have his back shoes taken off when the farrier comes next week.

He has worked with fronts only in the past but, even though the farrier said he wasn’t wearing his heels badly, he did tend to look for grass verges etc when out. A lot of the tracks are gravel and so, as I don’t want him to be uncomfortable, thought I’d look into hoof boots.

Is it a thing to just use them on the hinds? I probably won’t be hacking out that much anyway over the winter.

There seems to be such an array! Where do I start?

 

[meleeka]

I’d recommend Hoof Bootique or The Saddlery Shop for advice about fit, style etc. Both offer their advice freely whether you end up buying from them or not.

 

[Tiddlypom]

It’s absolutely fine just to use them on the hinds.

As well as the two sellers meleeka posted about, I’d recommend Urban Horse for a very quick and knowledgable service. You take measurements and pics, and are then advised which boots and in which size may suit your needs best .

 

[xxKatxx]

I had a fab experience with the Hoof Boutique - they were incredibly helpful as I also had no idea where to start! It very much depends on the shape of your horses feet which will be best, I ended up with Equine Fusions which I'm really pleased with.

 

[Gingerwitch]

I love equine fusion boots, and scoot boots, but different boots fit different shaped hooves. Some Boots can be clumpy depending on how close his hooves pass at walk.
I will second hoof boutique too, amazingly helpful
Good luck

 

[paddy555]

first job is to measure the feet. A TB/Arab type has far more choice than a cart horse so then you will see what the choice is. Next is what do you want to use them for? just a wander round the roads once a week or trotting/cantering, going on wet slippery grass where you need better traction? If you are riding on a more stony surface then a boot with a thicker sole for eg a glove may be better than say a thinner soled scoot.

 

[asmp]

i can recommend Urban Horse too as have just bought boots for mine. They have good instructions on how to measure the hoof, I sent them the photos with a bit about what I want to do and they recommended a boot and a size. They came back really quick with the info too. Boots arrived a few days later