Socks/tights for hoof boots

[Mule]

The beast is on his yearly shoe break. I have been using hoof boots with the view to be able to keep them on him during the day. I am conscious of not leaving them on for long, in case of rubs. I am not riding him, they are just to keep him comfortable while he potters around.

I want to protect his heels and I'm not sure about gaiters. I've read that socks are useful and I like the idea of the hilarious photos I would take However he has enormous hooves (size 5 cavallos) I couldn't see me getting a pair of socks over them. How about tights? How effective would they be?

 

[poiuytrewq]

No idea sorry but I love that your looking forward to photographing him in socks and shoes ??

 

[Mule]

No idea sorry but I love that your looking forward to photographing him in socks and shoes ??

? I like the idea of 80s style leg warmers!

 

[Lintel]

? I like the idea of 80s style leg warmers!

Neon ones.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Yes!! Perfect

photos here first of course.

On a more serious note. Tubigrip?

 

[Mule]

Neon ones.

Neon with stripes. I'll play the Flashdance theme song while taking a video of him

 

[Mule]

Yes!! Perfect

photos here first of course.

On a more serious note. Tubigrip?

That's an idea. I think that's definitely worth a try

 

[Mule]

It wouldn't cut off his circulation would it?

 

[MuddyMonster]

If you cut the toe off, I find it helps stretch. I use my sports socks on my boy who takes size 2 slim, so I guess men's socks might just be ok? I've used tubigrip and tights in the past too - all have worked ok

 

[meleeka]

I think it was YCBM who has a lovely photo of a horse in bright coloured socks?

I just used cheap white sports socks, but I’m sure I missed an opportunity there.

 

[Regandal]

One of my horses was in size 5’s. I swiped the OH’s sport socks, large size, and cut the toes off. Worked a treat.

 

[poiuytrewq]

It wouldn't cut off his circulation would it?

I think they come in different sizes. I don’t imagine so but obviously would need checking it’s not right first just incase!

 

[ycbm]

Like this you mean? ?

 

[ycbm]

They were Cavallo 3s at the time and ladies socks. I think you might be able to get large loose knit mens socks on.

 

[Shooting Star]

Definitely possible - I give you size 4 cavallos and leg warmers ?View attachment 61491