shipping boot/warm
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jakehorse10
Hi, I have searched and cannot seem to find some fleece lined shipping boots that can be left on in stall and pasture to keep legs warm (laminitis). Any suggestions? -- https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Monti%20and%20Jake |
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Monti,I Googled horse shipping boots fleece. Here are just 3 possibilities: http://greenhawk.com/wdItemList.asp?strilhID=web&intwgID=277&intwdID=298&intwtID=301 https://www.valleyvet.com/c/horse-supplies/horse-sports-medicine/horse-shipping-boots.html http://www.sstack.com/shipping-boots/dura-tech-premium-shipping-boot/
Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada |
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jakehorse10
Thanks, I rebooted computer and now see links. I have easyboot clouds on so many shipping boots come down too low. Could I use these: https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/dressage-sport-boots-2-2395 Sorry for being persistent on this, but my barn will have issues if I am using something incorrect. I assume I would have to change regularly so dirt and mud do not accumulate inside. https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Monti%20and%20Jake |
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On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 08:32 am, jakehorse10 wrote:
my barn will have issues if I am using something incorrect Maybe they could give you their list of the ' acceptable' boots. I wouldn't use the ones you linked to if he were my horse. That's not to say *you* shouldn't. They are probably better than nothing,for the purpose you are trying to fulfill. I don't know how high the hoof boots are on his legs, but my experience with shipping boots is that the appropriate ones come down over hoof boots, so that they can do their job of keeping the legs warm. I hope you are allowed to put wool socks inside his hoof boots, for hoof warmth also. Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada |
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Lavinia Fiscaletti
Hi Monti, The whole idea is for the boots to cover the lower legs and feet to help retain warmth. A basic set of shipping boots that flare at the bottom will easily fit over his clouds: http://www.sstack.com/shipping-boots/dura-tech-premium-shipping-boot/ This type of "shipping boot" is available at most local tack shops as well. If you are concerned about the velcro becoming loosened, just run a single, overlapping strip of duct tape over the top strip and the one at the pastern and they won't be going anywhere until you take them off. You don't want the ones that go up over the knees/hocks as they are much too restrictive to be used during turnout. You aren't looking for a support or protection boot for exercise purposes. The smartpak boots would be tight fitting, stiff and won't cover all of the lower leg so don't accomplish what you are trying to do. Jan 05, RI EC Support Team |
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jakehorse10
They would not do that, would ask that I tell them what I want to use first! Why would you not recommend the dressage sport boots?
-- Monti/Jake in Mich 2010 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Monti%20and%20Jake |
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On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 08:32 am, jakehorse10 wrote:
I assume I would have to change regularly so dirt and mud do not accumulate inside. It depends. On the weather, the footing, on Jake's activity. How often do you see him? Yes, it's a good idea to make sure shavings,etc. are not accumulating inside.This happens more when they get up from lying down than it does from just daily activity. If he's tromping through muck you'd want to keep a closer eye. But maybe the muck means the temps have risen and he wouldn't need leg warmers on anyway. Sometimes snow will accumulate between the hoof boot and the shipping boot,depending on how deep it is,but it's not necessarily a catastrophe. The velcro used these days is really tough,and if the shipping boots are applied properly they shouldn't come off.......I'm thinking Jake isn't overly active (?)
Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada |
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jakehorse10
Thank you, this helps me understand the objective. My local tack store is out of stock right now so I am searching on my internet favorites!
-- Monti/Jake in Mich 2010 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Monti%20and%20Jake |
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