Turnout boots?

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My vet thinks my horse would benefit from being turned out in boots so I'm looking for some recommendations please :)

He is mildly arthritic and vet thinks it would help him to have his legs kept warm whilst turned out, which is between about 8am and 3pm every day. Vet doesn't think he should have boots on whilst in the stable, just for turn out.

Can anyone suggest boots that will stay on in the field (my horse spends a reasonable amount of time cantering around and playing, so they will need to be pretty tough), not get soggy and stay that way, not rub his legs raw (and therefore give me a whole host of other problems to deal with), and not make him sweat? I don't need brushing boots or knee boots, it isn't for protection and neither of those types of boot would be in the right place to help. I have never turned out in boots, bar OR boots occasionally, and TBH am not convinced they are the best idea but as vet suggested it, I have to consider it at least. In fact, vet actually wants me to buy him magnetic boots but I am really not convinced about those!

Thanks :)
 
I have used equilibrium turnout chaps in the past and they are very good. do not move or rub and keep horses leg clean, dry and warm.
Also a friend of mine uses magnetic boots on her mare and they do seem to have really helped with her stiffness
 
I have done this exact same thing with my arthritic 23 yr old arab. She is wearing Equilibrium close contact chaps and they have been fab. Don't rub, keep legs warm and dry and she is very happy in them.

Would highly recommend
 
We use Derby House ones, and they've been great, and half the price of the equilib ones.

Whichever you choose, if you have wet or muddy fields, I'd suggest getting two sets - thats what we do - so you can hose off the mud and hang them to dry, and still have another pair for the next day... When I had one set they weren't drying in time for the next day.
 
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