My horse has been barefoot for around 4 months. I have tried BOAs size
1(did not fit the shape of his foot and they rubbed,size 2 were too big and
twisted)), Easy boot bare(size2) (came off while galloping and the gaiters were
shredded), and Easyboot Epic(size 2)(the 3rd time he wore it,he pulled one off
at walk.He forged, I think. since all that was left was the ankle part of
the gaiter. I never found the boot since we were riding in rough terrain,lots of
downfall,etc). My friend that was riding with me was using a pair of
Cavallo boots. They stayed on her horse but her horse did get a bad rub. The
BOAS had rubbed my horse badly and I want to avoid rubs if possible since he has
very sensitive skin, so I am not sure about trying Cavallo boots.
I do want to keep him barefoot since his heels were contracted from
the shoes, and he had stress cracks on both front feet.His foot is 5 in Wide and
the length is 4 5/8 so his foot is wide and short.
He only needs boots on the front, his back feet look great.
Any idea how to make the EPIC boot work if he forges?
I would expect the boot to stay on in most conditions, since my horse has never
forged and pulled a front shoe(he did wear bell boots). I trail ride, some of
the terrain is rocky and steep ish.
Any suggestions? The people at Easy Care customer service have been great,
and they have suggested changing the heel strap, using the cushion
insoles,etc...
But having a boot fly off into nowhere and just leaving the ankle strap is
extreme, and I am frustrated since the boots are expensive.
Leah
Urben www.saddleupcobb.org 770.656.7463 leahchiro@xxxxxxx WE
HAVE A PASSION FOR HORSES
