Since we had the bruised sole incident a couple of weeks ago, I've been researching hoof boots. The vet suggested them for when we are at my trainers, (arena footing) or riding on hard ground /gravel. I've also been applying venice turpentine to toughen Val's feet up.
I know that I
don't want to use
Davis Barrier boots as they rubbed terribly and were super hard to get on when we used them for a pulled shoe last year.
Easy boots look too complicated with hardware and parts that could fall off.
Old Macs look sturdy and comfortable, but are the pretty expensive...
So, I think we're going to try
Cavallo's Simple Hoof boot. They look super comfortable, easy to fit and put on... you can get pads to insert for extra comfort. They seem to be designed to promote barefoot horses, and the price is reasonable. If anyone has any experience with hoof boots, please share :)
