Vented horse boots

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Do vented/airflow/holey/breathable boots really keep the horse's legs cooler? Should I replace my non-vented, tatty tendon boots with fancy vented ones, or sew the strap back on and save my money?
 
I use the 'dalmar' boots in my horse. His legs are never wet (sweaty) when they come off. Event after xc. So yes, I think they're worth it.
I also use them for turnout (when there's a new horse etc) if I know he's likely to run around a bit!
 
nicky_jakey said:
I use the 'dalmar' boots in my horse. His legs are never wet (sweaty) when they come off. Event after xc. So yes, I think they're worth it.
I also use them for turnout (when there's a new horse etc) if I know he's likely to run around a bit!
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yes I agree, I've kept my old Dalmars from my eventing days for this very reason :) I use normal boots most of the time but the Dalmars did seem to make a difference when doing fast work.
 
Well Dalmars see to be out. :( The vented ones don't come in pony size.

Has anyone had issues with the Husk ones rubbing?

These brushing boots come in pony size, but they just look saggy and as if they move and are therefore possibly rubby?

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Im afraid I didn't get on with the trizone either. I really liked the concept so tried them twice! The old design were hopeless for spinning around. The new design rubbed mine, but she's so sensitive to all binding it is kind of inevitable unless fleece lined or unbound boots are used.
 
OK they're off the list, I definitely don't want anything that rubs. *grumbles about fine skinned horses that have tissue paper for skin*

I'll have a look at the pro choice. All round boots would be fine. The horse is normally bare legged, but I want something that will offer a bit of protection for when we do something more exciting than just pootling down the lane.

Isn't yours an arab too Flame?

ETA - MP maybe fleece lined would work if the legs don't overheat in them?
 
Yep, I used them on my old arab, the arab I have now hasn't needed any boots yet. Also used them on sports horses. The front ones just seem to fit really nicely, though the hind ones not so much and they tend to slip down. They're softer than most boots and don't make their legs too hot.
 
I have the PE XC boots for my ridiculously pathetic arab Faracat. I was dubious whether the small would be petite around her stick legs - but they fit well on her. For normal schooling etc I have to use bandages or fluffy lined boots on her hind legs - I can't use WW boots at all as they rub her raw - but she has been fine with the PE boots (so far.. touch wood... #pansy pony...)
 
Under-the-radar said:
I have the PE XC boots for my ridiculously pathetic arab Faracat. I was dubious whether the small would be petite around her stick legs - but they fit well on her. For normal schooling etc I have to use bandages or fluffy lined boots on her hind legs - I can't use WW boots at all as they rub her raw - but she has been fine with the PE boots (so far.. touch wood... #pansy pony...)
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Yep pansy pony describes it well!
Flame_ said:
No. not tried thos. The elite sports medicine boots, they aren't bulky or particularly long for SMBs though.
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Off to look at the correct boots LOL. :o
 
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