How easy/hard are hoof boots to put on?

[GinaGem]

As title really. I have a bad back and kneel to pick out feet so could you put them on kneeling rather than bending over? From rough measurements i'll prob need old mac's.

 

[GinaGeo]

I've not used Old Mac's. But the Cavallo's I had were really easy to put on

 

[Brightbay]

Depends on the boots

Old Macs are fine - Cavallos are probably slightly easier. The horse quickly works out that they need to help.

The only difficulty with Old Macs is the fiddly leather strap - if you find it fiddly, get a pair of pliers and leave with the boots - you can use it to pull the strap through.

They're pretty easy to get off too.

Easyboots (Gloves, Bares, Edges etc). are harder to get on and off, although you do get used to it and develop a technique

Lots of tips here: http://phoenixhorse.myfastforum.org/The_Boot_Bible_about1073.html

 

[GinaGem]

Thank you thats really useful

 

[sychnant]

I use Old Macs, the only time they are difficult is if the leather straps get wet, a pair of pliers is a really good idea, hadn't thought of that!

 

[indiat]

I had Old Macs and I found them a doddle.

 

[alsxx]

I use gloves which are very snug and not the easiest to get on, although I have a technique now and get them on and off in a minute now (that's all four)! I kneel to do mine rather than bend over!!

 

[Skippys Mum]

I use Cavallos - really easy to get on and off

 

[Holly Hocks]

Cavallos - an absolute doddle - both fronts on in less than 20 seconds.

 

[Toffee_monster]

I have gloves and they are a bit of a faff, but i now use a rubber mallet which works fab

 

[JTImage]

The Cavallo boots really are the simplest boots to apply and they stay on! No need to dismount and keep checking or re-applying your boots!