I have experienced cases in which a boot was pulled off from the hoof but the pastern strap stayed attached. This strap can be dangerous for a horse that is turned out unattended. Should one ever pop off the hoof, the entire boot comes off, unlike models that have a strap around the pastern. Second, these boots allow for a lot of padding, which is the key to relieving a sore horse. No matter how good a boot is, if the owner can’t get it on or off easily, they won’t use it, especially if the horse is sore and struggles to lift his feet. In most cases, my boot of choice is among the Cavallo brand. As I don’t manage a client’s horse on a daily basis, I also have to think of the owner or barn manager, so ease of use is an important consideration. When dealing with foot pain, I have multiple goals: giving the hoof a break from compression forces with the ground, offering support and possibly protecting any open sores. I can’t claim to have tried every boot on the market, but over the years I have experimented with many different options. I will share with you the boot/pad combinations that have given me the most successful outcomes in horses that needed to wear boots for extended periods. Long-term booting does present challenges, but I greatly prefer it over more permanent options such as glued-on composite shoes or casts. Hoof boots and pads can make sore horses feel instantly better, and can literally be a lifesaver in founder cases. Many have problems such as abscesses and founder. Know their benefits and challenges.Īs a professional trimmer, I often encounter sore horses. Hoof boots can be a lifesaver for rehabilitating a sore horse.
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