Turnout socks/chaps for mud fever prevention (also in SY)

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Evadiva1514

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Was wondering whether anyone may be able to help me?

I have a warmblood mare who (since the snow and ice) has become very sensitive and susceptible to mud fever (no scabs in the heel area, just her skin is pinkish and warm). She has 4 white socks and very little hair on her legs as shes so fine coated and since the big thaw the mud has been just atrocious. I've had to keep her in the last couple of days as turning her out is causing her to be very sore and miserable and her legs have been filling slightly after turnout too.

So in order for her to get a bit of turnout between now and the drier weather ive decided to get her a set of turnout chaps/socks to help protect her legs. But im unsure as to which ones to get. The Equilibrium hardy chaps look very good but they seem to be designed for helping arthritic horses etc and i was wondering whether they would be ok for mud fever sufferers. Does anyone use these turnout chaps and if so which ones and how do you get on with them?

Thanks in advance!
 
I have the close contact chaps but haven't used them for a while as my new lad doesn't suffer with the mud like my last one. These say they "Help to keep your horse's legs dry and mud free to prevent mud fever" They keep the mud off but can become moist and so need somewhere dry and warm to dry off between uses. Also with a lot of mud the bottoms of them can roll up so provide no protection but I used to get round this by putting a pair of over-reach boots over the top (they get v.muddy but keep the chaps in place).
 
Hi, I use the Sportabc turnout socks as they cover the heel nicely and are really hardy - I own a native mare who can destroy pretty much anything but I have had mine for years and they are still going strong. They are not too thick either so it doesn't restrict movement or cause rubbing. She is also prone to filling legs and these lso seem to help prevent it and keep the legs warm.

Hope this helps!
 
I have some hardy chaps and close contact chaps for sale - pm me if you want. They are brand new. Only used the close contact chaps a handful of times and never used the hardy chaps.
 
I've been using the Premier Equine Turnout boots on Fudge and they are really hardy (he trashes everything) and also do a good job of keeping his legs mud free although I'm using them in the vain hope it will help prevent further injuries.
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Lady has some close contact chaps that are a lovely fit but I can't comment on how hardy/protective against mud they are as she's hardly worn them.
 
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