Ambers Echo
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Any recommendations? Amber trashes boots within a couple of trips as she seems to struggle to balance in the trailer and steps on herself. TIA x
I would try either bandages as mentioned above or a set of brushing boots all round. These would give the protection but not the 'clumpiness' of travel boots.
I would try to find out what the issue is first, maybe look at using a camera to record her in the trailer or get someone in there with her for a short trip?
My worry would be - if she is shredding her boots might she shred herself instead? If this is only happening on the hinds and isn't something she can control because of her injury then she may not be able to control it when it is her skin and not boots she is catching.
Given what you have said about this being because of an injury my thought would be to opt for light weight but secure pads like the thermatex ones. Less clumpy than traditional travel boots but still more protective than ordinary boots. But they are really expensive and not something you want shredded first time out!
The shires economy travel boots are soft and flexible. And cheap but good quality. Given her possible problem I'd want to keep putting leg protection on but would buy cheap enough to treat it like a consumable item. If she didnt have the issue I might try travelling without. But as it is I'd want something on her legs. Maybe neoprene turnout boots and over reach boots? So lighter weight and more close fitting then travel boots (less likely to get shreaded?) But still covering all skin. My worry with brushing over reach combo is the gap between and if she stood on herself there. Cos it would be just my luck for a horse of mine to do such a thing. :lol: You might have better luck than me! :lol:
How about trying some low boots- mine hate the long knee and hock protection types but just about cope with short Velcro wrap ones. Think mine are shires.
Unless you use knee or hock boots, those joints are exposed if the horse falls as there is no protection.These boots are fab and really robust. They also don't come all the way up the leg like regular travel boots and so are less irritating. Best of luck; it's stressful enough travelling them, let alone when they aren't the easiest.
http://www.bucas.com/product/34-boots-7/
I would try either bandages as mentioned above or a set of brushing boots all round. These would give the protection but not the 'clumpiness' of travel boots.
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