Turning out in Poultice Boot

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Beanie horse got an abscess 3 weeks ago and although sound now and having his shoe back on, part of the underneath of his sole is exposed and farrier has said that he should not go out until foot has totally hardened up and can't see under the outer sole to prevent muck getting in and causing infection. He is quite chilled being in but I have considered putting a poultice boot on so he could just go out in the field for a couple of hours maybe at weekend when I am there to keep an eye on him. Has anyone ever done this, which is the best type to use and how did you keep it on.
Thanks in advance for any help.
 
I got one of those green canvas tent material type poultice boots with a black reinforced bottom that had a velcro strap that fastened around the fetlock. I was assured by the tack shop that it was the one to be used if I wanted to turn out in it as was waterproof and strong etc. In 12 hours my horses toe had gone through the bottom and it needed taping up and repairing, in three days the bottom of the boot had gone completely. This was with out a shoe so I would think yours having shoe on would go through quicker. I even put a feed sack round the outside just in case the boot wasn't strong enough
 
hiya, the canvas poultice boots will still let it get wet - I got my boy a davies poultice boot for situations like this and it keeps the foot dry and clean. They are about £40 but they are well worth it.
 
I have tried the canvas bag with duct tape and a plastic bag under niether then vet wrap and gamgee and it failed to keep the water out
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the only boot that would do the trick is an easy boot and they are expensive and a bit of a pain to get fitted correctly to begin with. If he's happy in I'd leave him in, the further issues that could arise should his foot get wet and reinfected just aren't worth the risk.
 
Thanks for your replys, think I might just leave him in a bit longer, have had a look at boots and canvas one is all I can afford at mo and as you've said not very suitable and if it gets reinfected could take months to get him right. I can walk him out on hard surfaces so may just take him up the lane for a bit of grass
 
I have used a Davis boot too on a number of different horses and have found them really useful for exactly the same purpose as yours. They are on here for £31.45.

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Depending on how big the hole is I find keratex hoof putty to be very useful! Works fab on smaller holes and negates the need for boots or gaffa tape. Not so good at plugging a big hole though.
 
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I have used a Davis boot too on a number of different horses and have found them really useful for exactly the same purpose as yours. They are on here for £31.45.

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Yep, there great and worth buying, although our tack shop sells them for £37.99 ...
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but still every tack room should have one
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