Which Hoof Boots?

[3Beasties]

I took my TB's back shoes off last week and am now slightly regretting it as he is struggling when ridden.

I don't want to give up on the 'barefoot' straight away so thought boots might give him a better chance of coping whilst allowing his hooves to strengthen and adjust.

So which boots would you recommend for a TB? Ideally I'd like some that aren't overly chunky if they exist?


Pick and mix on offer for you all

 

[claribella]

I have no advice but thought id have a go at stealing some pic n mix. My favourite! I buy the three ninety pots and squeeze as much as i can into it then weigh it all and make sure Im getting a good deal lol! Best yet is just under seven quids worth!

I would give it time. Its not easy especially when they have been used to shoes for so long. The hoof needs time to adjust and change. If hes not coping being ridden then could you try just walking out on the roads for a bit?

Ive heard the cavellos are good but not had personal experience with them. I wouldn't put them on all the time though because the hoof will never get used to being properly barefoot. The more work the hoof is put through the stronger it becomes

 

[3Beasties]

Lol, I love the pots too, although I never put chocloate-y things in mine, chocolate does not belong in pic n mix!! The strawberrys are my favourite

I know he just needs time to adjust but he was really miserable on our ride today He is fine on grass (was very keen for a gallop today) and is pretty good on smooth road surfaces but unfortunately we have a lot of stoney tracks at the yard he is currently at which is what he struggles on (only to be expected I know!).

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

The Saddlery shop online do boot hire so that might be the best way to see what suits.
http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/HoofBootsHiring.aspx
Boas suit my round shallow hooved Haflinger. Easyboot trails apparently fit quite a range of hooves. backcountry boots fit rounder hooves as well I am told.
Easyboot gloves are supposed to be easy to get on but they still require a bit of strength!

This co also (as well as the saddlery shop)have a very useful guide as to what might work for your horses hooves
http://www.trelawneequine.co.uk/advice-centre/guide-to-selecting-hoof-boots/

I would get them, even if you end up putting shoes back on, they are invaluable if you lose a shoe mid hack etc!

 

[Erin]

I have Cavallos. very pleased with them. They do look a bit 'clumpy' but don't effect the ponys movement at all.

 

[3Beasties]

Can the easyboot gloves be used without gaiters?

 

[BlackRider]

Another vote for cavallo's - very quick and easy to put on.

 

[paddy555]

Can the easyboot gloves be used without gaiters?

not unless they are glued on permanently (ie a few weeks) My recomendation would be the gloves unless there is any reason why you cannot use gaiters.
They are the lightest, easiest to put on and have one of the best treads which is quite important in this wet weather.

 

[3Beasties]

not unless they are glued on permanently (ie a few weeks) My recomendation would be the gloves unless there is any reason why you cannot use gaiters.
They are the lightest, easiest to put on and have one of the best treads which is quite important in this wet weather.

Thank you, could I glue the other ones on myself? How do they compare to the removable ones?

 

[Clava]

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