Stone sores in hoof?

I don’t shoe my horses and I have a off the track horse that I have on hoof supplements.





She has been doing very well and the farrier sees no need for shoes.





But


One place that I show this horse has very rocky walk ways and there is no way to avoid them.


She became a little ouchy, due to what I figured was a stone bruise ,so I decided to leave the show.





Her feet seem fine now and she shows no signs of being sore any longer.





I was wondering if anyone knows of any type of hoof protector like an easy boot that I could put on my horse until we get into the show ring, and for trail riding.





One I am thinking of isn’t a rubber boot, it was like a Velcro wrap around type boot, I just can recall the name.





Does anyone know of a good, but not too pricey boot?

Stone sores in hoof?
I'm not sure what type of boot you mean. And a pick won't help walking across the path as you know. I agree that a good coating of duct tape would be good protection for a trail ride but isn't a quick on and off for a show situation. Our pony is the same way about stones being from Florida. But it's not really causing a bruise to creep across the walkway, it's like if you crossed the driveway barefoot. You go slow and careful so you don't get hurt but your feet are fine as soon as you're on the sand or grass. I hope you can find the boot you're thinking of. If not a pair of Easy boots are expensive but they last through a lot of riding and make a good investment. Good luck
Reply:go to kvvet.com and look under protective boots. They have all kinds ranging form 40.00 to 200.00. You might find something there. Jeffers.com has easy boots for 35.00. You can also use vet wrap and cotton or baby diapers or duct tape to protect her feet until she gets into the ring.
Reply:How long has she been barefoot? My horses all go barefoot and go over rocks and gravel just fine. If she had not been exposed to tougher surfaces before your show, then she may simply have been ouchy because she was not used to the footing. After a few times she would get used to it and be alright. This happened to my mare the first time i had her barefoot, and after a few easy, light rides on rocky surfaces she was fine.


If all else fails, i would recommend front shoes, not boots. They tend to be a real pain to use as a long term thing.


Hope this helps
Reply:I looked at these for my horse one time...


http://www.discounthorse.com/product/boo...


It isn't too pricey and it will protect her feet from the rocks. Hope it works
Reply:Get a hoof pick, one side is metal and the other side is like a brush. First you buy it from the horse store you get your tack and grooming stuff at, and then every time you would have to check your horse's hoof every time you groom him or un tack check the hoofs bbut if you dont know how, ask the your trainer or an experianced horseman! A boot wont do good.!


ALSO! there is some thing that you put between the shoe and hoof its a thick piece of plastic that wont let rocks hurt your horse's hoof, I recoment both hoof pick and the other one I said.
Reply:You know I'm not sure what your going to think about this, But if you don't care what people think and you agree that something desposable and easy would work and especially if its not that pricey And it works. And its things that are(Usually) around the house .\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\


Because, stone bruise can lead to an abscess if your not careful....





Things to get:::





%26gt;%26gt;Lots of duct tape





%26gt;%26gt;Diapers





make a bootie:





I make a cross out of the duct tape. 4-6 strips down with 4-6 strips across. If this is your first time making one use more tape than less, you can always cut what you don’t need away later





Take a Diaper and wrap the hoof up in the diaper and cover that with the duct tape cross you made. The center of your duct tape cross should be a little wider than the sole of the hoof.





Let the horse put their foot down and finish wrapping around with more duct tape. Make sure you get above the coronary band and that it’s loose enough not to restrict motion of the foot. But Make sure it's tight that it doesn't fall off but its easily removed when you get to the show ring or just when you are acress the rocks and sometimes if you make it just right, and bring a little extra duct tape with you you can out the bootie back on to get back to your stall or trailer...





%26gt; Or you could just get shoes....


The diaper Idea is just a shot in the dark Because most people wouldn't be caught dead at a show with a diaper and duct tape on their horses feet/foot, But if your horse is your show baby and you don't want to spend a whole lot of money just to get your Show baby across the rock Slap a diaper on them... It works! :-)
Reply:just get shoes and pick out the hooves before and after he goes somewhere with stones, or anything that can get in the feet.


im guessing THIS is a good reason to get shoes! there is a need. dont listen to the farrier.
Reply:Poultice Boot.


Or my friend had a similar problem....and she wrapped her horses hooves in vet wrap with cotton wool or something similar under the soles the protect them.


good luck.



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