Pony Hoof Care Tips

Younger geldings who’ve had shoes on for some considerable time would have difficulty horsing around with their still growing hooves. This not only hinders leisurely horse riding, but also equestrian training regimens. Luckily , there are boots available to help with the barefoot trimming situation.

Buying boots can cost twice as much as getting a shoe job, but in the long term it might be cheaper. Besides, having a horse wear shoes again would be defeating your own point of growing her hooves and coaching her for horse riding and equestrian sport barefooted. For huge and older horses, Old Macs work fine , but for younger geldings, you must consider the Cavallo Simple Hoof Boots. The Cavallo website has a neat list of instructions as well as a sizing chart to reference when finding the right size for your mare, but before you hop on over to the site, here are a few things you need to know:

1. The sizing chart could be unsound as it was designed to try to accommodate a wide range of horses and equestrians, so order boots a size smaller in comparison to the chart advocates. Also, the boots stretch with use, so buying a size smaller essentially makes for a comfortably fit boot purchase.

2. Hoof flare could be a problem when measuring your horse’s hoof size. Measure her hoof after a fresh trim.

3. Buy a few pad inserts. This in no way implies the online chart is off by two sizes, but you may need it anyway. Pad inserts also help forestall a snugly fit boot from rubbing the growing hoof. Without pad inserts, it’s best to fit the boot halfway onto the hoof, and let the horse step on it so her weight would drive her hoof in.

4. Let your mare break in the Cavallo boots slowly and in consistent measure—take her for a horse riding session for 20 munities the first time, then tomorrow for an hour, and 2 hours of equestrian training the day following, and the like.

5. More on being a practical buyer: when you receive the boots, before having your mare wear them, wrap a bag round her hooves to avoid dirtying or damaging the boots so you can return or replace them without any problems if necessary.

With Cavallo Simple Hoof Boots on, your mare which was initially limping and unfit for even horse riding would be trotting down the same trails she couldn’t even walk slowly barefooted on before. The boots also help to prevent a horse from developing a swayback, frequently caused by the horse rocking back and putting her weight on her hind legs to favor a sore front hoof. Depending on your area, you might need to look out for moisture build up that can soften growing hooves especially if you leave the boots on for longer than half a day. In conjunction with the Cavallo boot treatment, supplement your mare’s feed with Omega Sun enzymes that bolster hoof expansion like crazy. Soon enough, her hooves would be sufficiently strong to allow her stomp on trails triumphantly during horse riding, and achieve all the exercises set for her during equestrian coaching.

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