![]() I put on the hoof boots prior to loading next time, so he could have them on when he backed out. He didn’t want to back out of the trailer and went sideways to stand on the ramp to avoid the rocks. Two of the nearby trail heads have large white granite rocks. If it is a trade-off between comfort on rocks vs itching or clomping, then definitely wearing them is worth it. He was definitely more comfortable on rocks wearing the hoof boots. I think they would just take a little getting used to for him. He might prefer a hoof boot that doesn’t go up onto the pastern. If his mind wasn’t busy and just standing, then he would cross his front legs and rub the boots or bite at them trying to scratch. He seemed to tromp along and had a few stumbles. ![]() ![]() He didn’t particularly like wearing them. After he appeared normal we took him out on various walks and some rides with the boots. As advertised, they are easy to get on and off for the horse and the human. They can be a therapeutic, as well as a protective boot. Last year we got him a pair of Cavallo Simple Hoof Boots Size 1, which were intended as a therapy boot. Twistur has had Spring grass induced ‘sore foot’ episodes.
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