Re: Flex Hoof Boots Beitrag von BBrownie » 30.10.2019, 13:34 Gloves hat mein Pony sich ausgezogen, Gloves Backcountry in der gleichen Größe halten bisher sogar jedem Galopp stand und wider Erwarten streift sie auch nicht. That link: They wore them 5 – 10 hours at a time through grueling conditions: mud, creeks, rain, asphalt and gravel. Try to fit them that way and tighten the straps enough so no slippage, and try them. Just like hoof boot makers don’t pay us to write hoof boot reviews, Public TV does not pay us to show the series. I still think that, more important than the brand, is finding the boot that fits the situation. We were impressed with how well all the boots stayed on. Enjoy the “Lost Sea Expedition”! -For shorter, faster travel (ex: endurance event) I would choose a lighter, lower profile boot. Enjoy! I will not use boots for dressage and eventing, but for trail riding…..I love them. To put this in to perspective, I had more issues with hoof boot chafe in my 32 day mule ramble than both my cross-country mule journeys. Whether the boot stayed on the hoof was the most important factor for us. I use a rubber mallet to tap the front although her leg flinches with each tap. This page gives you the chance to review and compare the wide range of boots that are available so that you can get the best horse hoof boots for your horse or pony. Pack mule. Wenn Sie Ihr Pferd auf barhuf umstellen möchten, machen Sie einen Termin mit … Flex Hoof Boot Sizing Chart. Flex Hoof Boots; Scoot Boot; TK Horseshoe; Krankenschuhe. We designed a boot that improves the health of your horse's hooves every step of the way. This factor is more of a skill than design issue. Renegade Viper jetzt erhältlich. I agree with the most honest article from someone who really used/uses the boots. But now I have concern about the chafing and do not think I want to purchase the pastern boot accessory or deal with the extra time and tugging ….79 year old hands and fingers!? While some people still prefer steel shoes, we feel hoof boots are a healthier, practical alternative for the majority of the riding we do. • Flex Hoof Boot is the perfect way to protect the hooves after removing horseshoes. My saddle and wagon journeys – all done without steel shoes – include: My books and DVDs are available in the RiverEarth.com General Store.You can stream the “Lost Sea Expedition” on Amazon. It was great knowing that, at the end of a long day on the trail, their feet weren’t bound by steel shoes. Walking around all night with a hobble on a foot can rub the same hair that, during the day, is exposed to the hoof boot. Fine. Scoot Horse Hoof Boots - PAIR £139.95 : Scoot Boot Fit Kit Hire Service (Price is a deposit only for 3 x Scoot Boot Shells) £45.00 : Easycare Horse Hoof Boot Comfort Pads - PAIR £15.95 : Field Paste Red Horse Products Antimicrobial Hoof Sole Dressing £16.95 I am getting ready to try the easy boot. Maybe your horse isn’t built right for that boot. Flex Hoof Boot Sizing Chart. Thanks for any advice you can give. EasyBoot: quickest boot to put on. I guess I’m just not bold enough to break away from tried and true (read boring) black. Regards, Bernie. We enjoyed traveling the land knowing our mules’ feet were moving and flexing and pumping blood as they were designed to. Fortunately, most of these parts are replaceable or repairable. After some time it looked like Polly’s front heel and after two weeks I had to switch to conventional hoofs… The lady who helped me to fit the boots thought that shortening of heels of boots could solve this, so we will see. At night, the mules stood in wet grass. Each time was under severe strain (mules spooking and rearing in traffic). You can leave your review right here. Hi Sheila, Zum Testen nahm ich die Schotterwege mit den grossen Steinen und war überrascht, wie flüssig er sich vorwärts bewegte. A lot really does come down to hoof shape. My thoughts are that whatever seems to work well of the rider or teamster is what they should use. If the back hoof boots are bulky, they will rub together as the horse walks. These hoof boots have the hardened design which allows them to be worn on various different surfaces and ensures that horses have both the grip and protection they need in order to comfortably and safely navigate said terrain. At one point, we dodged an oncoming hurricane. We’ve had great success making the transition from steel shoes to hoof boots and our latest trip just reinforced that decision. The few times we used the Cavallo without the pastern wrap, it went on as quickly as the EasyBoot. Green broke.– Dusty: 20-something horse mule. Check them out here. Using the boot in conjunction with Cavallo’s neoprene pastern wrap greatly reduced the issue of chafe. A boot isn’t a good match for your horse if, after an hour of riding, it’s rubbed the hair off your horses’s pastern or heels. But by and large, the more they go barefoot, the tougher their feet get. A draft, warmbloods, and walkers. Endurance riders are learning how much better their horses go when barefoot and using hoof boots, especially Renegade Hoof Boots. I have also used gel support in Renegades. Flex Hoof Boot Fit Kit quantity. Sure, some have tougher feet. The trick is to know the strengths and weaknesses of each boot. My horse was OK Renegades after 10 days in rainy weather. In the example of a long journey, say a month long ride, as each week progresses, the horse will rely less and less on hoof boots. As we, my wife and I, are working towards crossing Canada from West to East with a team and wagon, I’m wondering if these type of boots would work for us too. The more you put hoof boots on, the more you you understand which boot needs a tap on the toe or an extra careful tug on the heel strap. Easyboot Cloud; Easyboot RX; Galerie; Kontakt; Jananja,Worte aus der Seele; hoofmove Sauerland hat vom 24.12.2020 - 04.01.2021 geschlossen. You’re good to go. This was primarily caused by the boots’ rounded top cuff. Hufe richtig messen: Hufschuhe Beratung. I stable with an indoor arena but like to traileide outdoors on warmer days. The only thing I ask is that we receive photo credits and a link to the original report. If you spent your summers as a kid running around barefoot, the first few days, the bottoms of your feet were tender. thank you SO much for this report! It provided a snug fit. Hoof boots have become more and more popular in the equine world. As to cost, I couldn’t tell you how boots vs shod would work out. Secure the Velcro. Putting on the pastern wrap and the boot took twice as much time because we were putting twice as much gear on the hoof. Just give yourself plenty of time to get this shoeing thing down. Though I primarily use Renegades, I’ve had good success (apart from the chaff issue) with them. Every boot we used still has hundreds of miles of use left in it. Picketing at night: Grain is heavy so we didn’t carry much. I’ve done it with good results to make a hoof boot narrower for my mule. hoof boot your horse will love to wear. Hi Bob and Stephen,So glad you found this report interesting. Open the Velcro on the neoprene garter. Thank You !!!!! Some horses scrub their hind feet together when they walk in boots. We rated each criteria on a scale of 1 to 5 then explained our decisions. It sounds like you had a great experience with boots, so this also sounds like a good way to keep an equine sound. Bernie Harberts. This report is how our hoof boots fared after 32 days on the road in all conditions from muck, mud and asphalt to Hurricane Florence’s advance. We use both boots, in some cases, on the same animal. As to further insight in to hoof boots, my thoughts and experiences are pretty much unchanged from the Hoof Boot Report. Cheers, Will. ConsideringAnimals.com Julia Carpenter’s take on our mule rambleLostSeaExpediton.com Barefoot wagon voyage from Canada to MexicoStream the “Lost Sea Expedition” series on Amazoncavallo-inc.comeasycareinc.com (maker of EasyBoots)renegadehoofboot.comPete Ramey “Making Natural Hoof Care Work for You”My books and DVDs are available in the RiverEarth.com General Store. Renegade: from traveling across Newfoundland in Renegade Boots, I knew they would fit my mules. Worse yet, that person will bad mouth whatever hoof boot they tried to shove on to their overgrown animal’s hoofs. While pulling a wagon around America for 10,000 miles, I never had a lame horse. Great report! FREE Shipping. I would choose: EasyBoot. Mehr anzeigen These hoof boots are exactly as they sound, boots made for your horse that slip over their hooves. Great hearing from you. Where we saw more wear was on non-sole parts like garters and Velcro closures. See more www.flexhoofboots.com Loose pads, like those you fit in to Cavallos, would probably slip out of the back of the boot unless secured with a heavy duty adhesive. By the time school got back in, you could walk fine on gravel. !I am going to forward this article. *Cavallos: gift from manufacturer. They all provided great phone support, talking us through measuring our animals’ hoofs and helping us choose the boot that fit. It’s not that I don’t wanna try, but I don’t know how much time it will take me to learn this? – Rain– Extended wear– Picketing at night. Great post on http://www.equichannel.cz/mesicni-vandr-s-konem-ci-mulou-v-botickach! Just my experience. While these boots are not hoof boots, they shouldn’t be counted out as a possibility for riders who frequent the trails. Not that any of the chafed spots lasted very long. Cavallo: Chaff was an issue with the Cavallos. The person that expects to cram an overgrown hoof in to a hoof boot successfully is going to be disappointed. Over the years I’ve learned that with proper guidance, this is a system anyone with a bit of skill and interest can master. Taken as a whole, they can spell the difference between success and failure. I have both. Cavallo and Renegade included spare Velcro straps with their boots. Had tried the others too, but not to that extent! We have used Easy Boots in the past, but found they came off in the mud and certainly not as much as you have encountered. 15. It was not conducted under controlled lab conditions. Hi Diane, Great comment. Keep all that in mind when you look at our findings. Sounds wonderful. Weniger anzeigen. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Borrowed from Ronald Hudson. Once you get accustomed to putting on not difficult but yes time consuming.This wwas the Cavallo Simple, and boy do the last. Renegade’s phone support is great. Proper hoof trimming is vital for proper hoof boot fit. The Boas are no longer available in most sizes so I’m now needing to find something else for my new riding mule with larger feet. I found both boots come off at full gallop, mostly hind, but eastboot strap keeps the boot on the leg where as we’ve spent alot of trail riding time looking for renegades. It’s been my experience that when a horse goes barefoot (as opposed to being shod with steel horse shoes), the more the horse is used, the tougher the hoof gets. EasyCare, maker of EasyBoot, stocks replacement screws. Innovative hoof boots for barefoot horses. As long as you’re not pounding really hard, I’d say you’re probably fine tapping on your boots. I take the boot apart, replace the sole and re-assemble the whole thing. This worked for me. This may be the muddiest report you’ve ever read. Works great. My one question and xoncern my farrier has expressed un the past is for horses who flare out moderately to major. They’ll fail at whatever brand they use. This made the mule’s feet soft, making them more susceptible to hoof chafe. He travels really close together behind. Now, my mare has a past mild sprain to her R front medial collateral ligament and every so often if stepping on a small rock wrong will get a zting. Often, it will be packed with mud, seeds or hardened debris, making the boot hard to put on. Hoof boots let me combine the benefits of barefoot travel with the extra protection I could add as needed. We have more expenses coming. I would urge you to really figure out how to take care of your animals’ feet well in advance of taking off on your trip- whether hoof boots or steel shoeing. But as summer went on, the soles of your feet got tougher and tougher. I used the classic Easy Boots (the ones with the buckle and no garter) for the Lost Sea Expedition. Versandkostenfrei in folgende Länder: Hi, Instead of one Velcro closure, it has two. Flex Hoofboots neu bei Hufcheck. We never lost a boot where we would have expected: in the sucking mud and slippery rocks. I really enjoyed this article. Each wrap is secured with 2 Velcro straps and take a bit of tugging and adjusting to apply smoothly. Enjoyed reading this article. I have traveled over 1,000 days and thousands of miles in hoof boots. I had much less trouble in the heat but then again I ride with loose heel captivators. I also had to hammer them on. Pastern wrap is made of stitched neoprene. You should do fine booting up your mule and donkey, especially if you find a boot that fits your animals’ feet. And yes, my mule Polly would flinch every time I tapped her boots on. Your article has helped me decide on which to try next. Happy Wagon Adventuring. Mule Polly, our stocky pack mule, has almost horse-like feet. At some point, Julia and I need to do an update that includes our experiences with Scoot Boots (overall favorable) and my 2,200 mile ride from North Carolina to Idaho in Renegades (ditto). As to trying hoof boots, I’d say go for it. We’ve spoken, person to person, with all of them on the phone. 2.3K likes. I also want a winter boot with studs and mentioned. This might void the manufacturers warranty. The conditions you use your boots under also determines how much chafe you may or may not experience. Good luck with your new adventures! Renegades great some issue with hinds. Bernie. Of course it depends on how much flare you have. Since the results apply to horses and mules, I use “horse” and “mule” interchangeably. “The Lost Sea Expedition”: the 4-part Public TV series about my barefoot mule voyage from Canada to Mexico. Weitere Infos zu diesem Hufschuh:Flex Hoof Boots Website Feedback vom 15.4.2019: Mir, als Hufpflegerin und Endverbraucherin, gefallen die Flexhoofboot sehr gut. I've owned Cavallo hoof boots before, but keeping my mare trimmed short enough to fit the size 3 made her tender-footed whenever she wasn't wearing the boots. You can make a gift right here on the LostSeaExpedition.com Donate page. Same goes for horses and mules. The pastern wrap needed re-stitching after around 100 miles of use. To be fair, Renegade includes these spare parts with their new boots. From there, all it takes to keep under control is a bit of flare removal each trim. This report isn’t an endorsement of any particular hoof boot. NOTE: This article ran a while back but in response to lots of questions I’m getting about hoof boots, I’m re-posting it. I hope this helps. Scoot Boot – Pair £ 139.90 Select options; Easyboot Cloud £ … The Boas are MUCH heavier than the Gloves, so I’m used to the extra bulk. EasyBoot: Minor chafe after extended use in wet conditions, primarily on the pastern just above the hairline. Extended wear: When they wore their boots, they were on a long time. Is tri.ming every 4 weeks enough to keep the flare under control and the hoof balanced? There even some folks that tried to make boots made with duct tape and inner tubes. Snug Strap is designed with a simple screw-on feature, making the … To that, I say the same goes for horses. Reslly enjoyed the veey pertinent information you provided and in an easy to read manner. During the whole trip, we only had 4 hoof boots come off. If that’s not in your budget and you enjoyed watching the “Lost Sea Expedition” series, you could leave a review. All of our 3 mules traveled barefoot, relying solely on hoof boots for protection. Repaired with bailing twine.-screw fell out of the neoprene garter: The neoprene garter, which helps secure the boot to the hoof, is connected to the boot’s sole with 3 screws. Just gotta squeeze in some time to write it all up. I have ridden all over the east coast and as far as Missouri. I have used Cavallo gel pads. Day in day out, I use Renegades. I will tell you this. We encountered 3 factors that most users won’t face all at once. Again, thanks for keeping track of all your boot experiences and writing this up for the mule world . an endorsement of any hoof boot company. In the other incident, a mule reared on asphalt while traveling down hill and slid out of both hind boots. Let us know how it goes! Bare back riding goes hand in hand with bare hooves and natural hoof care and people who use bitless bridles. Wondering if you might have any further insight on this for me? For long, slow distance travel (ex: trail riding or a month long saddle or wagon trip) I would choose a heavy-duty, easily repairable boot, I would choose: Renegade. Designed, made and tested in Finland. Hoof Boot Comparisons. Heed that stuff. Flex Boots are light and sleek, they are comfortable for the horse to wear and easy for the owner to use. We never lost a day of travel because the animals were too sore to travel. Hoof Boot Review provides information on various hoof boots. Julia and I always like to hear from folks who interested in hoof boots. I’ve only used Easy Boot Boas thus far, as I got my first pair of them about 8 – 10 years ago and they were still going strong up until this past December when I lost my riding mule who wore them. With practice, we were able to put them on in about 30 seconds. Hey – this was wonderful. It’s that important to me. https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_wr_but_lft?ie=UTF8&channel=reviews-product&asin=B078T13W9P, Glad you enjoyed this report Terri. Flex Hoof Boots ™ „wachsen“ mit dem Huf; Tolle Entwässerung; Passt zu vielen Hufformen; Tragen Sie es wie einen traditionellen Hufschuh oder kleben Sie den Flex Glu-On auf den Huf; Vorgefertigte Löcher für Eisstollen; Einfache Wartung, TPU nimmt kein Wasser auf; Kommt mit weicher auswechselbarer Gamasche ; Patentiert; Für gewerbliche Anfragen steht Ihnen Fr. The lightest built of the boots we used, only a few parts failed including:-Velcro became clogged. They’re just way more adjustable. That’s largely because we used them in hard going – lots of grass, sticks, water and muck. Make sure it’s on straight. They just cut to size and slip in to the boots. Repaired with bailing twine. I still own and use a set. Well done on giving hoof boots a go. They are flexible, sleek, snug, protective, stays on, easy to use! Listen to the manufacturers’ suggestions on proper trim for hoof boots. We found enough adjustment flexibility in each boot to make it work.Still, there will be mule hoofs that are hard to size to a hoof boot. Using carbide tipped shoes on your wagon was clearly the way to go. I don’t recognize that design. Bob, I’m of the same mind that it’s important to find out what works for you. I found the renegade longer lasting and less likely to come apart during a ride. The word “report” brings to mind images of white paper, statistics, lab coats and, yawn, boring facts. Great outfit to deal with for all things mule. If the road ahead was grass, we could let them go barefoot. Do you have and experience with long treks in hot weather? Cavallo: the boot itself was durable. The spirit of this report is simply to tell you what Julia, our mules, our hoof boots and I experienced on our 32 days on the road. Happy Packing! EasyBoots: purchased from manufacturer. 24. Truly unbelievable.This trip sealed my conversion to barefoot and boots forever. Andere Cookies, die den Komfort bei Benutzung dieser Website erhöhen, der Direktwerbung dienen oder die Interaktion mit anderen Websites und sozialen Netzwerken vereinfachen sollen, werden nur mit Ihrer Zustimmung gesetzt. Flex Hoof Boots, Classy and Comfortable hoof boots for barefoot horses! I’d put control over my animals’ feet over cost every time. Well, this space cadet gal just discovered your answer to my question from last November!? That said, I never had adverse effects of this tapping and flinching. It can be heat adapted by a professional but this is only necessary if the hoof situation is more challenging (asymmetrical shape, flared walls, etc.) We were pleasantly surprised they held up in the heavy going as well as they did. With my animals (horse and mules) I find a traditional mustang roll (ala Pete Ramey) is plenty fine. Polly: Renegades Sounds like the “Back Country” might work for you. In all cases, the size of boot they steered us to was the correct one. I rode/walked my mule Cracker 500-plus miles from Douglas, Wyoming to Triumph, Idaho in gel-filled Renegades. The EVO BOOT 1.19 is the result of professional product development combined with Endurance riding experience that allows riders to apply a hoofboot easily on different hoof situations. I’d heard that Easyboot “Back Country” model were more narrow and fit well, so I’m happy to read that Easyboot fared well in your report. Still, I managed to get by. Here are the 3 boots we’re going to review. found the one boot right away and thank goodness spotted other one off in woods to side of trail. If a toe was long, we could trim it. Think of it this way. However, after a few days in hot weather, small scabs started to appear. The Cavallo and Renegade boots, when worn on Dusty’s hind feet, scrubbed together when he walked. And of course, there are some folks that don’t think ANY hoof boot is for them because, in their minds, steel shoes are the only way to go. Our mules stepped over endless cinder block sized rocks, jumped over logs and clip-clopped over railroad trestles and bridges. We rode through sucking mud, wet grass, rivers and sand. $26.94 $ 26. Zentrum für Hufpflege, Hufschutz & Pferdegesundheit Unterm Mittelberg 6 34292 Ahnatal Kontakt: Telefon: 0172 - 56 70 80 2 (Mo. This allowed us to continue using the boot. Hoof boots ARE the way to go! If your horse steps on the boots and the TPU gaiter breaks … a scientifically conducted comparison of hoof boots. Bernie Harberts here. Flex Hoofboots sind neue – wie der Name schon sagt – flexible Hufschuhe aus Finnland und ab sofort bei Hufcheck im Webshop bestellbar >>> Es gibt die Flex Hufschuhe in . To ensure our animals had enough to eat, we picketed them out at night. Your input is appre iated. And someone who hates it. This happened three times. If not you will be refunded £25. There’s someone who will tell you how that boot sored up their horse while another person will tell you it’s the only boot their horse can walk in. Whether or not a hoof boot chafes a horse’s feet is almost as important as whether the boot stays on. I’d say flare-wise, you’d be okay going 4 weeks between trims. May I use your photos in my article? Bleiben Sie gesund! I use shoes with drilltex on them (tungsten carbide). 4.8 out of 5 stars 293. This really saves the Velcro fasteners. The stitching and material began to tear at about 100 miles of use. Keep this in mind, though. I bought the other from Steve Edwards of Queen Valley Mule Ranch (maker of the saddle I ride in). The easyboot is a bit more round than the renegade original, although renegade has added better sizing with their new viper. When pulling a heavy wagon (7000 to 9000 pounds) down the road, I get 10 weeks out of a set of shoes (5 weeks of wear with one reset). I just ended up cutting holes in the back part of their Renegade boots to relieve the pressure. It’s really cool to hear you’re having really similar results with Easy Boots and Renegades. You can make a gift right here on the LostSeaExpedition.com Donate page. Let us know when we can read your article. Put back on in a jiffy and no more problems trotting and moving the rest of afternoon. Flex Hoof Boots. And with the stylish boot design and choice of gaiter and strap colours, they look great too! Re: Flex Hoof Boots Beitrag von Flaumur » 15.07.2019, 12:35 ich hab sie gekauft. Flex Hoof Boot ist ein großartiger Schuh, mit dem Sie Ihrem jungen Pferd das Reiten und Fahren beibringen können. Four bases for the FlexHoof boots. Also, like many people, I wasn’t comfortable driving nails in to my animal’s hoofs. I trim flare back aggressively, especially with new animals whose feet have been allowed to flare. For our rating system, we listed various criteria, from how easy the boot was to put on to how much it chafed the animal. Once we got the hang of putting them on, we could easily slip one on in 30 seconds or less. With the pastern wrap, the Cavallos chafed no more than the EasyBoots or Renegades. Did you gain something of value from this report? Hiya Jennifer. There advanced technology means unlike some other hoof boots, the Flex Hoof Boots will not get soggy, heavy or wet when riding through muddy and wet terrain. Use them. Wonderful article and so good to hear a comparison of the three by someone who has put a lot of miles on them. Have Lost Sea Expedition on my “watch” list! Maybe it’s a sign I should eat more cayenne peppers and do some knife throwing behind the barn… I’ll be sure to keep mule Polly well away.Happy bare-hoofin’!Bernie. Still plenty of life in them, so much so that I still use them a few times per month. Das Laufgefühl meines Pferdes war viel elastischer aus dem Sattel. I’d love to see you try Scoots and maybe one of the new Easyboots like the Fury on your next trip out! One of the screws that secures the side of the garter fell out. A looser heel strap would have helped reduce friction. Some don’t. She has also always been tender to riding on gravel roads. November 2019. Just because a boot chafes your horse doesn’t mean it’s not a great boot on someone else’s horse. Hi Jan, So good to hear you found the report interesting. Is there a better solution, or perhaps the LF boot is too small for her weird hoof? Saddle mule. I trim my mules’ feet regularly. Or they’ve tried hoof boots and they didn’t work out for them. Note: The good news is the boots we tested were, for the most part, really tough. After trying various boots over the years, my results pretty much match up with yours. Sometimes it’s the owner that has trouble with bulkiness. Most folks aren’t going to use their hoof boots that intensely. Each boot is secured with 2 Velcro flaps and one Velcro strap. As to flair, that’s a real issue with hoof boots, especially with closed boots like Renegades, Easy Boots and Cavallos (as opposed to Scoot Boots that have an open slot just above the sole). I like the versatility of the renegade as you can adjust the boot with hoof growth, I like the softer rubber sole, and lightness of the easyboot glove. What is the pack saddle you have in the pictures? Interessante Beiträge: 27. Flex Hoof Boot ist ein großartiger Schuh, mit dem Sie unter anderem Ihrem jungen Pferd das Reiten beibringen können. This is a good article that explains the best and worst of each boot for different reasons. Sleekness was a factor with mule Dusty. My mules ended up getting sore on their heels. They fit well, almost no way for them to slip out. At least give it a try. Flex Hoof Boots™ are hoof boots made in Finland! On August 31, 2018, Julia and I tacked up our mules, put on their hoof boots and rode out our front gate. This wrap needs to be secure to the boot once the boot is in place. Der angegebene Preis bezieht sich auf einen einzelnen Hufschuh! The EasyBoot model we used (Glove) was the lightest of the boots used. The mules we used are:– Polly: 23 y’old mare mule. We would have been happy taking any of the 3 boots tested on a long ride. Hi Jane, Great hearing from you. Renegade: Some skin irritation after extended use in wet conditions, primarily on heels. Ihr Pferd spürt immer noch den Boden, der für das Pferd unerlässlich ist, und ist trittsicher, ohne die Füße zu betäuben. Maybe he’s not trimmed optimally. Home | The General Store | About Bernie | Contact, Copyright ©2004-2020 RiverEarth.com | All Rights Reserved. Neoprene gaiters are available in numerous colors. More important, it felt great to our mules. Two of those incidents happened when the mules spun on asphalt. Only 6 left in stock - order soon. Yes. evtl mal bei meiner Kollegin Anja Jäckel anfragen: www.hufe-auf-trab.de , die macht manchmal auch Testschuhe möglich. Overall, though, I prefer the Renegades. After 5 to 600 miles they get a hole in the toe. This 4-part documentary is about mule Polly and my 14 month wagon voyage from Canada to Mexico – barefoot and in hoof boots, of course! In many cases, they might. They velcro or tie tight to help them stay secure over the foot. Flex Hoof Boots; Equine Fusion; Renegade; Easyboot; TK-Horseshoe und Scootboots; Hufschuh-Zubehör; Werkzeuge; Ersatzteile; Infoabende / Kurse / Ausbildung; Dienstleistungen; Anja Jäckel. As to the Bear Test you conducted, hell, that would scare me out of MY boots, let alone my mount’s! I’ve had fine luck with boots that others swore were useless. After all, you did put in 10,000 sound wagon miles.We’ll discuss the finer points of clinching and booting over our next biscuit!Happy rambling.Bernie. **Renegades: purchased from manufacturer. Try another brand. Required fields are marked *. I tried to explain different boots fit different hoof shapes. The old ones were all I was familiar with and the difficulty of getting those on a big hoof back in the day forget it and those old metal clamps. This report is what we learned on the road with our hoof boots. You mention adding pads to boots. Had we done more riding on clean, dry surfaces, this would have been less of an issue. After some time it looked like Polly’s front heel and after two weeks I had to switch to conventional hoofs… The lady who helped me to fit the boots thought that shortening of heels of boots could solve this, so we will see. 94 $28.71 $28.71. You can leave the review here: I bought one direct from Custom Pack and Rigging. 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