Polos or Boots on hinds???

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KatieMac88 Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2017-04-22 10:33 PM Subject: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Elite Veteran Posts: 1035 Location: TN	This is a slight spin off from a thread I saw earlier this week. I have used classic legacy boots and iconoclasts. I love the iconoclasts but my horse is not crazy about them on back. I'm a big believer in front boots and bells, but how much more support/protection do boots provide than polo wraps on hinds? Does it make much difference? Edited to ask... have any of you used handmade polos like the ones sold on etsy? Edited by KatieMac88 2017-04-22 10:49 PM
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Ashley Lynn Reg. Jun 2005	Posted 2017-04-22 10:41 PM Subject: RE: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Elite Veteran Posts: 889 Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness	I use iconoclast on the front and polos on the back. I like polos but don't feel like the offer enough protection from a back foot to be used on the front. I feel like they are less binding than a boot on the hind legs.
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stayceem Reg. May 2007	Posted 2017-04-22 10:56 PM Subject: RE: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Not Afraid to Work Posts: 4717	My gelding has some front leg conformation issues so I use polos on him in front because boots don't fit him right. I used to polo around but I noticed my gelding burning through them from sliding so he now wears boots on back.
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rae2 Reg. Apr 2017	Posted 2017-04-23 6:17 AM Subject: RE: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Regular Posts: 65	I honestly switch it up some and have run consistently for a while with each. I prefer boots because they don't bother my horse and they're quick and easy! I feel like they do offer somewhat better support but as long as you know how to wrap the polis well if your horse fusses with the boots then that's what may work best for you! I swear I always feel like I've wrapped them wrong lol
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MidWest1452 Reg. May 2013	Posted 2017-04-23 1:40 PM Subject: RE: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Extreme Veteran Posts: 595 Location: North Dakota	Flowboots are what my mare likes best on her hind legs. She will kick out with CEs on or PCs. She does ok with Iconoclast on her hinds but flow boots she moves around the most comfortably.
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BarrelRacing4Christ Reg. Sep 2010	Posted 2017-04-23 2:03 PM Subject: RE: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Ms. Marine Posts: 4641 Location: Texas	I use Classic Equine Legacies all the way around. With anything I think correct fit is the most important factor in providing protection.
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KatieMac88 Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2017-04-23 2:21 PM Subject: RE: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Elite Veteran Posts: 1035 Location: TN	You all make good points. Honestly I like polos for the color and pattern options too lol....
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WetSaddleBlankets Reg. Nov 2010	Posted 2017-04-23 9:08 PM Subject: RE: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Gettin Jiggy Wit It Posts: 2734	I've tried polos.. My horse sets his but in the ground and burns holes in them. I can put on a new set then make a run and have a hole in them just after the one run... So I prefer boots.
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SuperTrooper Reg. Feb 2009	Posted 2017-04-25 1:41 PM Subject: RE: Polos or Boots on hinds???
Elite Veteran Posts: 911 Location: Northern Ontario	I use both for no reason. I wrap with polos when I have time to wrap. When I am in a rush, I boot all four. Always wear bells though
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