SarahNZ
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What are your favourite type and where do you buy them?
Paddock Boots (for Horse)
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AmyMay
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I've never used boots of any type on my horse in the field tbh.
EllieBeast
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My pony grows her own!
SarahNZ
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Mine is a breeding/competition stallion, so necessary hence the question. 
lillie07
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In the summer I use WW double close brushing boots or sports boots all round, with over reach boots. This winter I have been using Equilibrum Close Contact Turnout Chaps which are fab!
AmyMay
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Mine is a breeding/competition stallion, so necessary hence the question.
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Not sure what difference that makes - I'm on a yard full of competition horses, and top quality broodmares.
It's a horse, so unless they regularly strike in to themselves, or are damaged already don't see the point.
Mine is a breeding/competition stallion, so necessary hence the question.
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Not sure what difference that makes - I'm on a yard full of competition horses, and top quality broodmares.
It's a horse, so unless they regularly strike in to themselves, or are damaged already don't see the point.
Malibu
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i use turnout socks when it is very muddy but they are washed every few days, always always have over reahc boots on and for normal day to day turnout i use brushing boots, so many woof wear etc
brightmount
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One of mine wears Equilibrium Close Contact Chaps as she had slight mud fever which we got on top of quite quickly and the chaps are to keep the mud at bay. She won't wear them once the mud has dried up.
The other, who is a nutter and has frequently comes in with self-inflicted kick injuries wears SMB boots all round with overreach boots in front.
All chaps and boots are hosed off, rinsed and spun, and dried daily.
I had a horse at a rehabilitation yard once and they wouldn't turn anything out without XC-type boots and overreach boots, though I know ideally the tendons and ligaments should be functioning unsupported. It's a question of weighing up the risk of injury v. the benefit of going au naturel.
The other, who is a nutter and has frequently comes in with self-inflicted kick injuries wears SMB boots all round with overreach boots in front.
All chaps and boots are hosed off, rinsed and spun, and dried daily.
I had a horse at a rehabilitation yard once and they wouldn't turn anything out without XC-type boots and overreach boots, though I know ideally the tendons and ligaments should be functioning unsupported. It's a question of weighing up the risk of injury v. the benefit of going au naturel.
Tempi
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ive always been told that boots worn all day weaken the tendons, and especially in hotter weather when they make the legs sweat they aren't good for the horse to be out in them. My gelding goes out in over reach boots, but thats to try and eliminate him pulling off a front shoe (as hes got a big movement). he also wears magnetic straps (not boots) when hes in the field.
I dont see the point of boots/chaps as they just get wet/muddy and waterlogged in this weather, and in the summer they make the legs sweat unnecessarily.
I dont see the point of boots/chaps as they just get wet/muddy and waterlogged in this weather, and in the summer they make the legs sweat unnecessarily.
KatB
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Ive seen so many nasty reactions/rubs from horses going out in neoprene type boots. Horses are horses, if they are treated as such they are less likely to injure themselves, eg turned out regularly etc.... only boots I occasionally use are overeaches in summer to stop him pulling shoes as he is shod long for heel support.
Tempi
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exactly, a couple of the grade a's at my yard have white hairs on thier legs from turnout boots that have rubbed. Archie also has them on his front legs where his previous owner turned him out in boots.
SarahNZ
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Thank you for the replies to those who answered my question!
Amy May if you own a stallion and top competition horses then you might know the difference between those and a broodmare!! Amongst other things, these horses are worth alot of money and business worth.
I realise different people have different horses and different ways of looking after them, but there is a difference between a breeding/competiton stallion and a broodmare/average comp horse. Trust me when I say one needs a bit of 'extra' attention!! I'm a professional rider so am aware of the pros/cons of most things, however I did ask a 'specific' question, not a general one about the use of boots. Are you also the person who asked me why my horses wear covers all year round? If so *sigh*! Do you compete or are you amateur??
Many thanks for the replies, I will have a look online for the boots mentioned. We have slightly different ones where I come from, they are usually sheepskin inside, with suede outer, and their only use is turnout. I couldn't find any here for sale, and wondered why people here didn't use something similar...
Amy May if you own a stallion and top competition horses then you might know the difference between those and a broodmare!! Amongst other things, these horses are worth alot of money and business worth.
I realise different people have different horses and different ways of looking after them, but there is a difference between a breeding/competiton stallion and a broodmare/average comp horse. Trust me when I say one needs a bit of 'extra' attention!! I'm a professional rider so am aware of the pros/cons of most things, however I did ask a 'specific' question, not a general one about the use of boots. Are you also the person who asked me why my horses wear covers all year round? If so *sigh*! Do you compete or are you amateur??
Many thanks for the replies, I will have a look online for the boots mentioned. We have slightly different ones where I come from, they are usually sheepskin inside, with suede outer, and their only use is turnout. I couldn't find any here for sale, and wondered why people here didn't use something similar...
Tierra
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Hey Sarah
IMO, the best turnout boots are the equilibrium ones. They do two different turnout chaps. One set are purely for preventing knocks and grazes, the others also prevent mudfever.
http://www.equilibriumproducts.com/leg_protection/equi-chaps_close_contact_chaps/
and
http://www.equilibriumproducts.com/leg_protection/equi-chaps_hardy_chaps/
The close contact chaps are slightly more expensive, but are superior imo. So, i'd go for that option. They dont rub and they dont slip that ive seen. Also, the mud doesnt get under them.. thats the whole point, so you should be fine in that sense. They keep the legs lovely and dry and should be supportive enough (and protective enough) for your new boy. They also eliminate the need for seperate over reach boots and really do offer good protection of the coronet band. Mine has a huge movement and a very active hind leg, which is fab for dressage but has caused him to strike into himself a few times.
Incidentally, if you also choose to wrap in the stable, their stable chaps are fabulous. Mine has his wrapped all year round and I switched the their stable chaps a while ago. (Assuming you dont want to bandage that is). They arent as supportive as stable badages, but are great at preventing stupid nicks or scuffs in the box.
How is he getting on btw?
Oh and my fiance is now completly hooked on moving to NZ
IMO, the best turnout boots are the equilibrium ones. They do two different turnout chaps. One set are purely for preventing knocks and grazes, the others also prevent mudfever.
http://www.equilibriumproducts.com/leg_protection/equi-chaps_close_contact_chaps/
and
http://www.equilibriumproducts.com/leg_protection/equi-chaps_hardy_chaps/
The close contact chaps are slightly more expensive, but are superior imo. So, i'd go for that option. They dont rub and they dont slip that ive seen. Also, the mud doesnt get under them.. thats the whole point, so you should be fine in that sense. They keep the legs lovely and dry and should be supportive enough (and protective enough) for your new boy. They also eliminate the need for seperate over reach boots and really do offer good protection of the coronet band. Mine has a huge movement and a very active hind leg, which is fab for dressage but has caused him to strike into himself a few times.
Incidentally, if you also choose to wrap in the stable, their stable chaps are fabulous. Mine has his wrapped all year round and I switched the their stable chaps a while ago. (Assuming you dont want to bandage that is). They arent as supportive as stable badages, but are great at preventing stupid nicks or scuffs in the box.
How is he getting on btw?
SarahNZ
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Hi Tierra!
Thanks for the info, I'll definitely go for those then
Zows has settled in really really well.. we are really over the moon with him, he's learning so quickly and has such a neat nature it's great. By the sounds of it mine has the same sort of movement to yours, I saw him 'showing off' in the field the other day and I've been worried about the precious legs!!
Haha take the plunge! NZ's great, so go for it!
Thanks for the info, I'll definitely go for those then
Zows has settled in really really well.. we are really over the moon with him, he's learning so quickly and has such a neat nature it's great. By the sounds of it mine has the same sort of movement to yours, I saw him 'showing off' in the field the other day and I've been worried about the precious legs!!
Haha take the plunge! NZ's great, so go for it!
Tierra
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*Nod* mine scares me silly sometimes when I watch him in the field. He came in so many times with various nicks and cuts that it was getting stupid. They were mainly superficial but i was worried it was only time before he did something worse.
The only annoyance with the turnout chaps is that you really need to either hose them off every day or throw them through a rinse wash in a machine. It's not too bad for me since we have a washing machine at the yard and they go through that once he's in. They're always dry for the next day at least!
Its great that you're getting on well. Send me some more piccies when you get some!!
The only annoyance with the turnout chaps is that you really need to either hose them off every day or throw them through a rinse wash in a machine. It's not too bad for me since we have a washing machine at the yard and they go through that once he's in. They're always dry for the next day at least!
Its great that you're getting on well. Send me some more piccies when you get some!!
SarahNZ
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Ooohh I got some cute ones in the snow the other day, but he did have his rugs on...
Tierra
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My boy has rugs on just about all year! Ive never known a horse who shivers at a summer breeze quite like mine Perhaps we should aim for the warmer parts of NZ?
Send me a PM of the piccies
Otherwise, i think you've still got my email addy if you'd prefer to send them that way
Ive never known a horse who shivers at a summer breeze quite like mine Perhaps we should aim for the warmer parts of NZ? Send me a PM of the piccies
Halfstep
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I use NEW workman boots for turnout. They are excellent because they are very lightweight and don't hold water at all, so they don't get heavy or full of mud. Plus you just hose them down, shake them off and put them back on if you want. They are far better than Woof boots for turnout, imho.
AmyMay
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Amy May if you own a stallion and top competition horses then you might know the difference between those and a broodmare!! Amongst other things, these horses are worth alot of money and business worth.
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Not quite sure what point you're making there tbh, I think that you're saying that a stallion's worth is more than a broodmare - quite possibly.
However the point I was making was that whether you have an expensive competition animal or a plain old hack, if it's not likely to damage itself in the field you have no need to boot it up. Being more valuable doesn't automatically increase the risk.
You like to point out at every available opportunity that you have competition animals - thereby inferring that they are some how more superior than the animals that most of us have on here. And it's a little galling quite frankly.
Obviously any horse that is prone to knock themselves in the field needs a bit of extra attention - valuable or no, so boots are always sensible to those more prone.
Amy May if you own a stallion and top competition horses then you might know the difference between those and a broodmare!! Amongst other things, these horses are worth alot of money and business worth.
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Not quite sure what point you're making there tbh, I think that you're saying that a stallion's worth is more than a broodmare - quite possibly.
However the point I was making was that whether you have an expensive competition animal or a plain old hack, if it's not likely to damage itself in the field you have no need to boot it up. Being more valuable doesn't automatically increase the risk.
You like to point out at every available opportunity that you have competition animals - thereby inferring that they are some how more superior than the animals that most of us have on here. And it's a little galling quite frankly.
Obviously any horse that is prone to knock themselves in the field needs a bit of extra attention - valuable or no, so boots are always sensible to those more prone.
SarahNZ
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Amy May, If you have something more valuable then it is more likely you will look after it a little better!! Do you think Olympic horses are treated the same as the old farm hack down the road?? Or do you think they are wrapped in cotton wool a bit more??
Broodmares can afford to get a few knocks and it not be a problem. Comp horses, can not!
Prevention is better than cure. THAT is my point.
Quite honestly my comp horses are worth more to me and therefore get the absolute best of care compared to the old retired one I have in the paddock. Sorry but it's the truth and if you don't like it... buggar!
Broodmares can afford to get a few knocks and it not be a problem. Comp horses, can not!
Prevention is better than cure. THAT is my point.
Quite honestly my comp horses are worth more to me and therefore get the absolute best of care compared to the old retired one I have in the paddock. Sorry but it's the truth and if you don't like it... buggar!
SarahNZ
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Tierra will do tonight!
aimeerose
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my mare has the shires tendon boots on fronts and brushing/splint boots behind.
the tendon ones are heavy duty and never rub/move etc and were 12.99 off barnstormers!! love them!!
my mare only wears boots when out as shes very clumsy and liable to bang/kick/knock herself and i got fed up of her coming in pouring blood off randon legs!!
the tendon ones are heavy duty and never rub/move etc and were 12.99 off barnstormers!! love them!!
my mare only wears boots when out as shes very clumsy and liable to bang/kick/knock herself and i got fed up of her coming in pouring blood off randon legs!!
mitchellk
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Sorry to interfere but I have looked after 'olympic' horses in the past and those that were behaved in the field never wore boots when turned out. It is purely matter of opinion and whats suits an individual.
Tempi
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you aren't the only one with top competition horses.......
and like i said, i wouldnt put boots on either of mine as they can cause all sorts of rubs etc. And they are also proven to weaken the tendons over time.
my view, sorry.
and like i said, i wouldnt put boots on either of mine as they can cause all sorts of rubs etc. And they are also proven to weaken the tendons over time.
my view, sorry.
mitchellk
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I totally Agree with you P_G
Madam_max
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I don't think it's case of whether they are 'top competition horses' (as you keep reminding everyone) it's personal preference.
SarahNZ
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I am very aware it is personal preference and some of us with comp horses, try to PREVENT things from happening. Quite frankly I couldn't give a toss about an old farm hack knocking its legs a bit, but when you are competing and your horse is your livelyhood, then it's a different story. Sorry 'for some' its a different story.
P_G there have been tests to prove that certain materials keep warmth in, which is not so good for tendons. There are breathable materials on market. Go check. If they fit properly, then they don't rub. Well none of mine have in the hmmm ten years of doing so, and no injuries either!! Go figure
Said horse is a young stallion (please before anyone says that the behaviour of a stallion is no different to any other horse - please go and read your behavioural books) and out for several hours a day, so over heating tendons I doubt will be an issue in said boots above.
Madam_Max, I have been through about six stables (Top stables) in Europe with TOP competition horses, and they all boot up. Sorry for the generalisation but it is what I have seen and obviously their personal preference as well.
What was asked was simple question. I did not ask for the pros and cons of doing so, I am aware of these. I shouldn't have to 'justify' my reasons for looking after my horse the way I and the way I have learnt from the people I have just mentioned. And I mentioned that my horses are comp horses for the fact above, they differ IN MY OPINION to other horses that do not compete.
I also don't thing there is any need to give me your opinion that no horse should wear them, please make a new post for that. I don't care about the opinions of those that don't do it, I asked JUST of those that do.
P_G there have been tests to prove that certain materials keep warmth in, which is not so good for tendons. There are breathable materials on market. Go check. If they fit properly, then they don't rub. Well none of mine have in the hmmm ten years of doing so, and no injuries either!! Go figure
Said horse is a young stallion (please before anyone says that the behaviour of a stallion is no different to any other horse - please go and read your behavioural books) and out for several hours a day, so over heating tendons I doubt will be an issue in said boots above.
Madam_Max, I have been through about six stables (Top stables) in Europe with TOP competition horses, and they all boot up. Sorry for the generalisation but it is what I have seen and obviously their personal preference as well.
What was asked was simple question. I did not ask for the pros and cons of doing so, I am aware of these. I shouldn't have to 'justify' my reasons for looking after my horse the way I and the way I have learnt from the people I have just mentioned. And I mentioned that my horses are comp horses for the fact above, they differ IN MY OPINION to other horses that do not compete.
I also don't thing there is any need to give me your opinion that no horse should wear them, please make a new post for that. I don't care about the opinions of those that don't do it, I asked JUST of those that do.
SarahNZ
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Tempi
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Theres no need to be so bl00dy rude is there? i was just sying you arent the only one with top horses. I have two competition horses, mine dont go out in boots as i worry about them rubbing however well they might fit. thats MY view, thats what this forum is for, so stop thinking you are the best (ands its obvious you do) and get a grip.
Madam_max
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I didn't ask for you to justify it, you are just very arrogant I am afraid.