Recovering from laminitis and having a fitting for hoof boots by the vet

[PONYPC]

Hello my horse is recovering from 5% rotation and just had his hoofs trimmed right back, but is still sore a few weeks on from trimming and 2 months diagnosis. My vet is now suggesting hoof boots to see if they make him more comfortable to enable him to get a little turnout in a dry paddock. Apparently I can rent them and just wondered if anyone had done the same as waiting for my next visit and wondering if purchasing would be better than renting , thanks

 

[Equi]

I would just buy them.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Cavallo boots are good for turnout I would just get a second hand pair ebay always have some, just go a bit bigger then you can use a foam padding in them for extra comfort.

 

[meleeka]

I would just buy them too. I used a combination of floor mats (the sort that are interlocking foam) and yoga mat cut to size and my pony wore them for around 4 months I think. They made a huge difference to comfort. I used Equine Fusion Ultra and they didn't rub or move at all for turnout.

 

[FFAQ]

But don't buy them from your vet unless you want to remortgage your house to pay for it!
Try Hoof Bootique- you can send them photos of measurements and they are brilliant at finding you what you need.

 

[asmp]

I use Equine Fusion Active Jogging boots. A friend got her Shetland’s boots via the vets - I think they came from America and cost a fortune!

 

[RHM]

I used cloud boots, my insurance were happy to pay for them too. They made a huge difference for my mare.