Horse boots?

[lucy1984]

I'm 99% certain I want to go the natural way with my 3 year old. I have started to hack her out and her feet are wearing down at a fast rate. I've bought some Keratex hoof hardener but not keen on long term use. Hoof boots: Which ones to buy? All comments welcome.

 

[TheFarrier]

Hoof hardener is not going to stop the rate of wear versus the speed at which she grows new hoof. I suggest getting her into boots before she becomes foot sore and have heard mixed reviews about all of the above i guess they either work for you or they dont depending on the boot. Certain boots are a better fit depending on the shape of the hoof.

 

[lucy1984]

She has very slow growth, at the moment I'm just riding her in the field, I'm rubbing cornecresent around the coronet everyday to promote new growth.

 

[TheFarrier]

Hoof boots are a good way to go and your best bet is to find a pair/set/make that fits perfectly and go from there