Scoot boots

[MotherOfChickens]

anyone used them? I usually go straight to back countries but there are elements to these I like the look of (ie lack of holding water, plus he has more feather than I am used to with a gaiter, ease of putting on/off). New boy had his shoes off before I went to view him about 3 weeks ago, he is completely fine on the lanes etc but we have some pretty rough forestry tracks I'd like to take him up.

 

[lauracwd2]

I have a full set as I ride on rough forestry tracks which have pretty harsh stones. I'm really pleased with them overall, they are very light and my horse is extremely confident in them will happily travel at any speed. We ride over some grass tracks to get to our forest hacking and I haven't encountered any issues with slipping either so far. I find them very easy to remove, really quick. Getting them on is not difficult but I tend to use a hoof pick to help fasten the front straps as I found it quite fiddly just using my hands. I've had no issues with rubbing, twisting or moving and like the fact they can be just be hosed off and are ready to go again.

 

[ester]

Not myself but current riding partner has, they seemed to come up big for their measurements, I didn't dislike them in person but prefer the break over on an easyboot glove shell.

Some seem to like them though some do seem to get heel bulb rubs (I suspect mine would!) and I think I have read that they don't have the lasting power tread wise on roads of an easyboot. Overall they seem to have generally positive reviews though.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

hmm thanks both, I am tempted but I see what you mean about the breakover. I do know a vet who's using them for competitive endurance so I might sound her out too. He has bigger feet than anything else I've owned lol, so nothing in the arsenal remotely fits.

 

[ihatework]

Yes. Lost one within a week. Replaced it only to have holes rubbed into horses heels!
I'd say trial them first if you can. I also found I needed to go down a size from what the feet measured. I have a pair I'm happy to post for you to try if you know your size

 

[catkin]

I have a pair of Renegades for my young Fell that fit well around the feather, and suit his feet - maybe worth a look at these if you want an alternative. We used them when he first started hacking after being backed as 'insurance' as he got used to carrying a rider - his tough little feet soon didn't need them, though they are useful to have around.

 

[wyrdsister]

Wife has the Scoots on her Highland as the breakover on her Cavallo Treks wasn't good enough. So far they've held up really well to fast hacks and roadwork. Not a rub in sight, but she does have gaiters on.

 

[GirlFriday]

Do you know he needs them yet? I mean maybe wait until you've tried one of the rougher tracks and found he has an issue you think is too bad to overcome? You might get lucky

 

[Puddleduck]

I have scoots for front feet on mine. He's been barefoot for 9 months but only in work since July hacking on roads, stony tracks & fields. He's really happy in them and so far we've done about 70 miles in them and their wearing well.

 

[pansymouse]

I invested in some earlier this year only to have them shred her heels on the third outing - expensive mistake I went to huge efforts to get the correct fit too.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

thanks all-I know they do gaiters now but am still undecided. Its true he might not need them but would rather have them especially while nail holes are growing out.

 

[supsup]

I bought a pair after years of using Gloves. I loved the ease of use - no more gaiter scrubbing in wet and muddy weather! Just hold under a tap. Personally, I never found Gloves difficult to get on, and would rate the difficulty of hooking the Scoot straps over the studs equal to getting on Gloves.
What I didn't like about the Scoots is the extra width in the quarters - unnecessary in the design, IMO, as the extra material at sole level doesn't actually mean there's more room in the boot at the quarters. They also do not sit as snugly as the Gloves, so you get movement (potential for rubbing) and noise from the boot. I used them for three weeks on the fronts with the small included gaiters and had no rubbing problems, but eventually went back to my trusty Gloves because horse went lame (likely entirely unrelated), and the vet recommended I stick with the more snugly fitting model, just in case.
I feel I didn't use them quite long enough (and did pretty moderate level hacking only during those three weeks) to comment confidently on how long they last, or how grip compares.