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Post by stlkigers on May 19, 2009 11:26:33 GMT -5
 OK, does anyone have a suggestion as to what boots they prefer for horses? My daughter is going to be periodically riding on some real gravelly trails...Last time Kahlua got sore....My farrier recommends boots.....Anyone have 2 cents on this issue? I have never used boots before....all my horses right now are barefoot and occasionally I've had to shoe one....so I know nothing about boots... Angela
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Post by Michelle Clarke on May 19, 2009 12:26:41 GMT -5
There has been a ton of research....I'll have to look at some of my old Natural Horse magazines. I belive they did a 3 month field test on all the boots. Of course, the best ones were the most expensive!
I do know that the boots are fine for straight line riding. Any area work or lots bending causes them to slip alot and the horse feel off balance.
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Post by canadiankigers on May 19, 2009 14:48:52 GMT -5
Excellent topic!!!! I am all ears. Anyone ever use easy boots for gravel rail trail riding? Here in Ontario we have what are called rail trails. It is reclaimed train tracks with the rails removed. They are used for riding, hiking etc. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!!
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Post by kigerfan on May 19, 2009 15:08:19 GMT -5
I've heard a ton of good stuff about boa boots.
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Post by angelsdream on May 19, 2009 15:16:57 GMT -5
I had to buy a pair of boots when I got Lakota last year - she had shoes on so I pulled them. It took her about 5-6 months to toughen up. I did so much research on boots, I was ready to scream. I ended up buying a pair of used Boa Boots with the gaitors. Luckily I only had to use them a few times - they seemed to be ok. Pretty easy to get on/off. The gaitors help them fit a bit more snug and keep them from rubbing places around there coronet bands. I still wouldnt want to have to wear them all the time, but to get you thru some tough spots, it's great. I keep them on hand just in case I need them. Some will come with a bag that you take with you on the trail - that way if you need them, you have them for the rocky places but dont have to wear them the whole ride. They have come out with even better ones now - more natural boots. Here's a few website to help you. Id recommend buying a used pair (www.tacktrader.com or ebay, etc) you can save some money and that way if they don't fit or work, then you wont be too sad and you can re-sell them. I bought mine and they were used, only wore about 2 or 3 times, saved me about $40. www.hopeforsoundness.com/natbalance/nbguidelines.html www.thehorseshoof.com/easycareinc.typepad.com/karen/easyboot_epics/index.html |
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Post by canadiankigers on May 19, 2009 16:39:11 GMT -5
Great web site, thanks!!!! Keep them coming. Has anyone else had good/bad experiences with boots?
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Post by stlkigers on May 22, 2009 8:21:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback! I will check into the boots everyone mentioned.....it is alot of straight line riding so hopefully all will be well....
Kelly, those rail trails sound cool! Bet you can really go places on those....When I was a kid in California, we used to ride almost the whole way from Davis to Tahoe on agricultural levees....they were great! Your trails kind of remind me of those!
Angela
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Post by canadiankigers on May 22, 2009 8:43:58 GMT -5
They are wonderful. Some of those trails through southern Ontario run for miles and miles. We have several groups out here designated just for trail riding. One is the Ontario Trail Riding Association or OTRA. They have members host a ride almost every weekend and they ride all over the Province. Their web site is: www.otra.ca/about_otra.htm |
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OK, does anyone have a suggestion as to what boots they prefer for horses? My daughter is going to be periodically riding on some real gravelly trails...Last time Kahlua got sore....My farrier recommends boots.....Anyone have 2 cents on this issue?
