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Tender/ flat footed horses on rocks. Hoof boots?

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CE's wrapn3
Reg. Jul 2009
Posted 2015-12-07 9:03 AM
Subject: Tender/ flat footed horses on rocks. Hoof boots?



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Location: MD		 I had an idea to buy some riding boots only on trails or on rocky terrain. Is that hurting them in the long run though? Should I just keep riding them and find the softest ground I can find. One is a 5 yr old with flat feet and the other is a 20 yr old with super tiny feet(has feet issues corrected with shoeing but sensitve to hard/rocky ground. Will the boots help or hurt them?
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palominopaintlover
Reg. Jul 2008
Posted 2015-12-07 9:26 AM
Subject: RE: Tender/ flat footed horses on rocks. Hoof boots?



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Location: Bama		When I read flat feet and tiny feet, the first thing I imagine is (flat) long toes, under slung heel, and flares and (tiny) long, contacted heels. I would try to find a great barefoot trimmer or learn to do it yourself. I do not say this to offend; it's just what I imagine by your description.

Lots of good info online.

http://www.barefoothorse.com/barefoot_HoofShape.html
http://www.hoofrehab.com/Rehabilitations_Pictures.html


Boots will help keep them comfortable and promote movement which is great for the hoof.

I recently got these for my mare that foundered this season :(
http://www.renegadehoofboots.com


Edited by palominopaintlover 2015-12-07 9:28 AM
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skye
Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2015-12-07 9:52 AM
Subject: RE: Tender/ flat footed horses on rocks. Hoof boots?


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Location: The Great Northwest		Boots would help them transition and after transitioning for ground like that. 
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