Those of you who use turnout boots

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why do you use them? is it to prevent injuries or mud fever or both? Do you use them all the time when they are turned out, or just at certain times?

Im considering getting some for my youngster, she does a fair bit of hooning around the field and after recently bashing herself and making herself sore i was thinking they might be a good idea, but i haven't used them or know anyone who does.

These were the ones i had seen http://www.premierequine.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=12773017

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?
 
I started with the equilibrium turnout boots to help with mud fever (they are surprisingly effective, I was very skeptical).
Bought a set of premier equine turnout boots when starting turn out again after a period of box rest, to give all-around protection in case of hooning.
Now use the turnout boots to keep mud off and give a bit of protection, as she is quite 'active' in the field and I'm keen to avoid another field injury.

I would never previously have considered booting for turnout, but after 2 injuries in 18 months I'm giving her the full cotton wool treatment now!
 
milliepops said:
I started with the equilibrium turnout boots to help with mud fever (they are surprisingly effective, I was very skeptical).
Bought a set of premier equine turnout boots when starting turn out again after a period of box rest, to give all-around protection in case of hooning.
Now use the turnout boots to keep mud off and give a bit of protection, as she is quite 'active' in the field and I'm keen to avoid another field injury.

I would never previously have considered booting for turnout, but after 2 injuries in 18 months I'm giving her the full cotton wool treatment now!
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LOL i know what you mean, i have never considered turnout boots before, but am in the same position as you.

How long can the turnout boots be left on for? She can be out 24/7, however, at the moment is in 24/7 this week as non of her livery friends are going out with the high winds and wet weather/fields etc.
 
I use those very boots and they are amazing. My horse moves very close and can be a twit honing around the field and even rolling he has managed to graze the inside of his cannon bone so like to use turnout boots with over reach boots when I can. In the summer I use just overreach boots so legs don't sweat. These boots dry quickly and have never rubbed (I am touching wood)! Have lasted well too.
 
I also use the PE turnout boots for preventing mud fever, but also for some extra protection in the field. I only use them for a max of 8-10 hours a day as my boys are in at night. I'm on my second winter using them and they seem to be holding out well so would recommend them.
 
Joyous70 said:
LOL i know what you mean, i have never considered turnout boots before, but am in the same position as you.

How long can the turnout boots be left on for? She can be out 24/7, however, at the moment is in 24/7 this week as non of her livery friends are going out with the high winds and wet weather/fields etc.
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Mine is in at night so only wears them during the day. In the past I have brought her in for a few hours and changed to the equilibrium ones when she goes out again, which are a lighter material and different fit, just to try to avoid overdoing it.
Agree with the other poster that says they don't rub - my mare gets boot rubs easily and these always seem fine. I try to make sure she always has a dry set on when she goes out though, I won't put a wet pair of boots back on.

I'll probably look at something lighter for the summer though.
 
I tried and failed. I had the premier equine ones, worked lovely for a few days then one slipped and ripped the velcro off so was unusable. Bought another smaller set cos thought they were slipping as too big, same thing happened, just kept slipping and falling off, think it was the boggy ground, the mud was getting underneathe and making them slip.

Wouldn't bother again personally, too much hassle and don't do the job intended in wet fields. Would probably have stayed on in a drier paddock but that would defeat the object as I bought them to stop the mud fever!
 
I use the premier equine ones in winter - I love them. I don't tend to use them in summer once they are out 24/7. I originally used them to protect legs if they were messing about or the ground was frozen and rutted, but since using them I haven't had any mud fever either. They are in at night so only on for a few hours a day and the boots get either hosed off or machine washed and dried on our heated rug racks or radiators (they don't take long at all to dry which is a bonus).
 
I use boots for protection, every time he is turned out, I am paranoid! I have the PE ones you linked to but they are too warm for summer so he has Equilibrium TriZone impact sports boots for then. TBH I prefer the TriZone ones, I'd rather keep tendons as cool as possible and they are a lot easier to deal with in winter as well. In practice I end up using them more as the PE ones get soaking wet and then take days to dry. I am less bothered about mud as he doesn't go out for that long and the field isn't that muddy.
 
Have always been a bit anti-booting but as have two who are idiots and have both recently had nasty overreaches from ar*ing about in the field, am using them again. I have Sportabac ones for stoopid TB which I've had for years and they are as good as new but they don't make them anymore. I did a load of research and lots said the PE and Equilibrium ones aren't much cop so found Castle who took over Sportabac. Bought another set for other horse 2 weeks ago and pleased as punch. Reasonable too! On about 12 hours a day as mine are in at night. On big Irish boy I put large rubber O/R boots on too as he's quite heavy and not sure T/O boots offer full protection.

I bung mine in the washing machine every night after hosing off on a 30 min cycle and then pop onto radiator to dry.
 
I've only ever used equilibrium turnout chaps as I was getting fed up of bringing him in from the field & not being able to ride due to the mud on his legs. I only use them in the winter though :)
 
I use them on my stallion and other horse, only in winter, as when they go out for a few hours they're a bit fresh and so tend to have a hoon, so they just helps prevent knocks, etc.

Although I love Premier Equine stuff, I don't like the turnout boots, they seem to slip down, are hard to take on and off and aren't really very protective. So mine wear these brushing boots with overreach boots....

http://www.equestrian.com/p/brushing-boots/jhl-fleece-lined-brushing-boots/885018/
 
I use PE ones for protection in winter on both of mine. A few months ago I only had one set so didn't put them on the more 'sensible' one. She trod on herself and gouged out an ice cream scoop size piece of flesh from her pastern and has yet to heal completely. I do find the PE ones offer enough protection and would certainly have avoided this injury had she been wearing them.
 
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