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Easy boots for horses6/14/2023 ![]() These boots are great for protection AND keeping packing and diapers in. Don’t use padded-up laminitis boots for the horse that is going to be going on the trail. Hoof boots should match your horse’s job and should be used according to their intended function.A hose with a spray nozzle is about as complicated as it should be. Look for materials that last, and if possible materials that can be replaced without buying a whole new set of boots. ![]() It’s harder to get the buggers on, but you know they are not going anywhere. A proper and tight fit will keep your horse safer. Look for boots that will stay put on the hoof even if the upper straps come undone.And make sure if you end up ordering a bunch of boots online that you can have a hassle-free return. The materials are also easy to wash with the hose and drip dry. These bad boys take some wrangling to get on, but I know they are not going anywhere. The unknown – better safe than sorry when at a new show venue, new trail, or new rodeo grounds.Weather – if torrential rains are keeping the earth and his feet wet, a switch to dry or hard ground/footing may be a reality check! Frozen ground is also horrible for hooves and can be just as unsafe as rocky ground, leading to accidents and hoof bruises.Regular farrier care is essential for all horses. Trimming cycle – the day after a trim may not be the day to go hacking on the gravel paths.Footing – Kazillion dollar cloud footing or rocky terrain up some trails?.Genetics – are his feet strong and sturdy, or thin-walled and easily cracked?.Other things to consider about hoof boots Some horses can be barefoot with some help – like a hoof boot! There are many factors to consider when deciding how to protect your horse’s barefoot feet – and number one is his comfort. ![]() The process of breeding and domestication takes a toll on some of our horse’s hooves.
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