Turnout Boots to protect against kicks??

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Hi All,

Could i have some advice please?

I am thinking of turning my filly out with turnout boots on to try and reduce the damage should she get a kick again.

She will be out 24/7 so am a bit concerned about leaving them on all the time and concerned about her tendons over heating.

I have heard good things about the premier equine turnout boots which aparently are breathable although i also heard of some horses getting cellulitis which i am concerned about as she had this mildly last week from a kick and i dont want it coming back!

Do they actually let the legs stay cool and do you think its a good idea??

Thanks Aimee xxx
 
She's getting kicked all the time at the moment because if the field situation which unfortunately the owners wont change :(

I am hoping to move her shortly but then will be with a new set of ponies and thought it might be an idea to minimise the risk for a few days until they settle.

Do you think the cons of putting her out in boots for a while would out weigh the pro's??

xx
 
If she is getting kicked regularly, then your best cause of action is to remove the risk, by removing her from the field.

As for when you move yards - yes, boot up for a few days until settled and then remove (which is what I've always done), anyway.
 
I had to resort to boots... sometimes you just have to.

Mine is out with two other geldings and they play which inevitably leads to scrapes and scratches mainly on fronts.

So I went for Shires Hacking boots with knee protectors. It stayed in place, never caused a problem and now has many scratches on IT, not the horse. I used over winter with a Rambo Wug which comes down quite long on the leg.

I prefer horses turned out together so they can play but that's a personal choice. If you really don't want them to cause harm to each other, you must seperate.
 
I know, i cant wait to get her out, id take her out now but there's no where to put her but hopefully it wont be for long.

What boots do you put on for turnout then? Are they field chap type things or just brushing boots and do you leave them on 24/7 to start with if they are out??

Do you think it would cause any damage if it were just for a few days??

xxxx
 
aimeetb said:
I know, i cant wait to get her out, id take her out now but there's no where to put her but hopefully it wont be for long.

What boots do you put on for turnout then? Are they field chap type things or just brushing boots and do you leave them on 24/7 to start with if they are out??

Do you think it would cause any damage if it were just for a few days??

xxxx
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I've just used standard woof boots to be honest. And yes, left them on 24/7 for a couple of days when first out.
 
Brill, thanks Amymay, just wanted your experiences.

You've both been very helpful as usual, thanks :)

Anyone else have any experiences/recommendations?? xxx
 
Hi I just use standard brushing boots for mine. But he is only turned out during the day and in at night so he doesnt wear them in his stable and hes out with a mixed bunch of geldings of all ages so there is a bit of rough and tumble at times so I just want to prevent any damage as hes only 3.

I havent found any problems with him wearing them- just remember to keep them clean and remove dirt, grease etc that may have got inbetween the boot and her legs so it doesnt rub/ cause any sores, and wash them regularly too if you can. So its always useful to have 2 pairs, so whilst ones getting washed/ drying out you have a clean dry pair to use.
 
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i have equilibrium hardy boots they are good but i have never had to use them for weeks on end just for a week or so because of moving to a new yard of keeping a bandage clean :o
 
Hi, I use turnout boots for my old horse for a couple of reasons.He is prone to scrapes and the occasional kick from his daytime field mate, and due to his age (30....) even the smallest of wounds seems to take ages to heal. Also, in the winter, they really help keep his legs warm and therefore reduces stiffness.

I used to have the Sportabac boots but they stopped making them, I now get something very similar by 'Castle' (google castle turnout socks).

I try not to use them too much in the warm weather however as they do make the legs sweat, saying that, it doesn;t seem to cause him any problems. You have to be careful to get the correct size and too big or small and they would rub - my old boy is TB and quite thin skinned! I put his new front pair on my welsh for a few days to break in, he didn; tget any rubs as he is hairy!

I have been known to use normal brushing boots (like the woof ones) if I felt it too warm for the neoprene turnout boots.
 
thank you all so much for your replies, very helpful!!!

I will look into all of those, i do like the premier equine ones i think because it says that they are breathable. I am a sucker for product advertising!!

xxxx
 
Hi aimeetb, yes I left them on 24/7 - checked twice a day of course just to make sure nothing got in between boot and leg.

I did take off for exercise and some stabled periods (cows moving etc).

I should add, don't get anything that is likely to get waterlogged. It needs to be a breathable material that does not hold water like a sponge or you will be looking some sore legs. Check hair is always dry underneath.
 
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