Posted 2016-09-25 11:48 AM Subject: Easy boot for long term wear???
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Can anyone tell me if they know of an easy boot type boot that can be left on basically full time? My new horse ripped a front shoe off twice and now there is not enough foot to nail to. He is quite gimpy on it. I have looked in to a glue on shoe but am afraid of further damaging the integrity of the hoof even more. It should grow out fairly quickly if protected.
Sooo is there a brand of boot that I can ride and turn out in? I would like the chance to rice this guy since I haven't been able to for the last two months and I have only had him since April.....sigh. Am worried about chaffing as well.
Posted 2016-09-25 5:17 PM Subject: RE: Easy boot for long term wear???
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rodeoveteran - 2016-09-25 11:48 AM
Can anyone tell me if they know of an easy boot type boot that can be left on basically full time? My new horse ripped a front shoe off twice and now there is not enough foot to nail to. He is quite gimpy on it. I have looked in to a glue on shoe but am afraid of further damaging the integrity of the hoof even more. It should grow out fairly quickly if protected.
Sooo is there a brand of boot that I can ride and turn out in? I would like the chance to rice this guy since I haven't been able to for the last two months and I have only had him since April.....sigh. Am worried about chaffing as well.
Suggestions please.
There is no boot that says you can leave the, on 24/7.
I have a chronic founder who has to wear boots all winter. I use old macs with gator inserts. I vet wrap an iodine soaked pad onto her sole to prevent thrush, and change every 3/4 days. Never had an issue.
Posted 2016-09-25 9:57 PM Subject: RE: Easy boot for long term wear???
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This horse is turned out 24/7 which is why I am looking for a "full time" boot at least until his foot grows enough to nail. I saw an Easy Boot that "says" it can be ridden in for a long time (think endurance race?). Is that the one you are thinking of?
Posted 2016-09-26 11:48 AM Subject: RE: Easy boot for long term wear???
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Posts: 975 Location: The barn...where else? SW Missouri
Every boot does not fit every horse. I rode my old barrel horse barefoot and had boots in case I wanted to trail ride with friends outside of my own pasture. Easy Boots rubbed a spot on his heel within minutes of our first ride in them. Luckily, I had a barefoot trimmer I used that was good about having lots of different kinds of boots to try. I ended up with Renegades for him. Loved them. They fit him to a T, but you have to be careful if your horse has access to loose gravel like in a creek bed. The gravel can get inside the boots. I didn't leave them on him 24/7.
Posted 2016-09-26 12:04 PM Subject: RE: Easy boot for long term wear???
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Posts: 912 Location: Alabama
I have done 24/7 for a few months on a couple different horses with the easy boot glove.
They were correctly sized by my farrier and then heat fitted as well so we had a really nice snug fit. No issues.
If they don't fit just right you will have issues keeping them on in the pasture as well as riding.
Easy boot for long term wear???
