![]() My horse has worn his Boa's every single day since March, on 22 very hilly acres, 9 - 11 hours daily.ġ. Out came the Boa's, in went partial pads, cut according to the instructions of the specialized farrier my vet recommended. He had been fitted for Boa boots clear back in 2008 but they sat, un-used in the closet all these years, due to some injuries of my own. The short version is 8 - 9 degrees rotation on the LF, 5 degrees on the RF. One of my horses foundered in early spring. My own personal experience with them, gives them my vote - hands down. Second, Eas圜are has several lines of boots. Thanksįirst, it is recommended by Eas圜are that a horse does not stay in boots, at liberty, more than 12 hours a day Since I haven’t used boots before (beyond soaker boots) I could really use some input. ![]() I like that Eastboots can be ordered individually as he has two different sized front hooves.įor now, I plan to get fronts to start and if I really like the fit/brand, then order the rears. ![]() I’ve been to their websites, taken the measurements, and researched back threads and am leaning slightly towards the Trails. I’m looking at the Easyboot Trails and the Cavallo Simple Boots. Instead of getting a treatment or RX boot to keep the feet protected and clean, I wanted a boot that would serve both purposes over the next few years. No real tough gravel or rocks at this time and I'm not riding on the roads yet. The terrain is grass, some mud, and packed dirt with occasional pebbles. ![]() Riding is light (well under 20 miles a week) and I expect it to stay light until at least this time next year. I don’t stall him as he is happiest if he can move around freely and I really want boots that won‘t rub or chafe him when he lays down or moseys around. For the past couple of months the ground has been dry dry dry with the drought, but we finally received some rain so it is temporarily muddy and slick. He is allowed to come and go into the barn as he pleases and chill in front of the fan on deep dry shavings. My primary goal for now is cleanliness/protection for everyday pasture/turnout. ![]() My horse is transitioning from shod to barefoot and it is time for some boots. ![]()
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