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Discussion on Protection for back hooves -- bell boots?
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Member:
dlonsdal
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 - 10:55 pm:
Hi Group,
Well, I have returned from a second day of fox hunting in 2 weeks and my horse has cuts and lacerations on his back right hoof and coronary band area Surface mostly and they dont' seem to bother him exceptionally, but the cuts are a, little bloody and seeping. I have cleaned and treated with antibiotic ointment.
My first thought is that he got into some tough underbrush. But, since it's happened again, I wonder if he could be brushing with the other hind or even front hooves.
My question is...........can I use bell boots on the back hooves? I use them on the front, and they would definitely cover the area that is getting injured. I just have never seen anyone do that.
Thanks everyone.
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DrO
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Posted on Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 - 10:24 am:
I have seen horses go with bell boots all the way round DianeL, but have no personal experience with it.
DrO
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vickiann
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Posted on Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 - 10:50 am:
Diane, I kind of doubt that bell boots put on the backs would stay down in place to help with the problem that you describe.
It seems to me that the brush would just poke in under them.
Wonder if a skid boot might help?
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New Member:
althaea
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Posted on Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 - 7:30 pm:
I have used bells on all 4 on a few field hunters. A lot of times they will get kind of lazy on the rear end and will drag their back hooves through the brush oxers scaping just as you describe. I have used both the no turn as well as the petal style with some success. Rear boots in the back will also help to protect the shins from scratches as well. Just be meticulous on the fit to prevent catching of a shoe caulk on the edges. Haven't ridden to the hounds in years (hunting coyotes in California isn't quite the same). I've found some stretchy leggings online that I like very well - but I'm afraid they run in heavy brush and then look quite tacky. LOL
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