We bought a pair of Boa Boots at the
convention in February. We have not used them with the gaiters yet, but it
must be essential to do so, as we experienced the following problem: Young
horse in training in sandy arena.....Boa Boot on one hind foot, protecting a
hoof that had had an abscess cut out of it......sand shortly got into the boot,
packed in around the pastern, and caused the horse to go lame. We
removed the boot, brushed off the sand, rode the horse without the boot, and
everything was fine. Moral: I'm sure gaiters will be
necessary.
Depending on the size of your horse's hoof and the
size boot you ordered will determine what thickness gaiter you need to
order. If you would like to send me your horse's hoof measurements and
the size boot you have I will be happy to recommend the size gaiter you should
order.
I always recommend using gaiters with Boa
Boots. While not every horse is sensitive and need them to prevent
chafing the gaiters also prevent debris from getting between the heel bulb and
boot. And the new design is great - they now stay in place.
Candace Kahn Naturally Bare Hoof Care New and improved Boa Boots
are here!! authorized dealer of Boa Hoof Boots, Barefoot Treeless Saddles,
Equipedic Saddle Pads, Best Friends Grazing Muzzle Painted Sky
Ranch PO Box 639 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-0149;
541-899-0150
