Turn Out Boots Pros & Cons

[BSL2]

Opinions/experiences please. First time in 40 yrs of horse ownership I have a horse who has injured the inside of his off hind whilst out in the field. Perfect example of a "brushing" injury. All is healing well, feeling fortunate he is not shod at the moment. So my question is, who uses turn out boots? pros cons. I've always been a believer "less is more", but I might have to review this. Thanks, appreciate any advice.

 

[millitiger]

Not for me.
I wouldn't want to risk long term heat, rubs, potential to get caught up, compared to the very small risk of them clattering themselves.

 

[BSL2]

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Not for me.
I wouldn't want to risk long term heat, rubs, potential to get caught up, compared to the very small risk of them clattering themselves.

Thank you. I do agree. Just a bit upset at the moment. Never experienced it before. Just think "could I have prevented it,"

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Opinions/experiences please. First time in 40 yrs of horse ownership I have a horse who has injured the inside of his off hind whilst out in the field. Perfect example of a "brushing" injury. All is healing well, feeling fortunate he is not shod at the moment. So my question is, who uses turn out boots? pros cons. I've always been a believer "less is more", but I might have to review this. Thanks, appreciate any advice.

i just use woof brushing boots in front to protect the splint and i have used the stretch and flex also to support my boys tendon.

 

[Mrs G]

My first horse (young TB) would come in from the field with brushing type injuries nearly everyday! I used Equilibrium stretch and flex training wrap's to turn him out in and they Def helped and I chose them specifically (and got the white coloured ones - obv they don't stay white but they did wash well!) to avoid overheating his legs as much as possible.

 

[ponynutz]

Only use them in winter to protect from mud as didnt have the time to wait to dry and brush off and didnt want to risk mud rash. Never had any problems but kept them looser than ridden boots or travel boots. I guess cons are if you’re on livery would have to also be on overnight.