Help Cavallo Shoes - has anyone used them

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Hi there - really devastated the blacksmith has taken all Yogi's shoes off today as they are so broken, he threw one off the morning he was due to come tarting around the field and the other 3 were just very bad. He is now hobbling around and very sorry for himself. He says it will be 6-8 weeks before he can be shod again!!

Someone recommended these Cavallo rubber bootie things which are expensive but I wanted to ask if anyone had used them or knew anyone who had and if they worked! Please help if you can or any other thoughts would be good.:cry:
 
I have Cavallo hoof boots for Nelly for riding but they shouldn't be left on 24/7 - initially for no more than 20 minutes so they can be broken in gently to reduce the chances of them rubbing.

There are lots of other boots on the market but they're again, designed for riding, not 24/7 use.

There are glue/putty options available - a friend of mine had a horse on her yard with such poor feet that the farrier (a specialist remedial farrier recommended by the vet) had to putty her foot together. It looked utterly weird but worked really well. Would you like me to ask my friend if she remembers the name of the product/farrier so you can learn more about this?
 
Kelly's got the leather ones, and we get on great with them. She suffers quite badly on our stony yard even though she has great feet, so they give her the protection she needs, and they're very easy to put on, they take no more time and effort than a pair of tendon boots, and a lot less than over reach boots!

I'd recommend they're used with pastern wraps if they fit closely round your horse's ankles, but they are quite big round the top and don't rub Kelly, who has little pony feet and pasterns.

As for cost, it depends if you're planning barefoot in the long term. If you are, they'll have paid for themselves after four trims. My farrier charges £20 for a trim and £30 for front shoes, supplied and fitted, so work it out according to what yours charges.
 
I did have the old style not the sport that are out now.

I found at the time the grip was ok, but when i borrowed my friends Gloves i sold them and changed.

They suddenly seemed very bulky and heavy, having said that i think the Sport pair is a slimmer design.
 
This might be a better option in the short term http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/Easyboot_RX_easycare_easyboot_RX_RX_Poultice_Boot-(1343).aspx

You can boot for turnout but you need to be on the case with disinfection to prevent thrush. 12/24 turnout with stabling on a soft bed is a better option if you can provide it.

Did your farrier leave you with any advice? Do some research and reading on the web about taking horses barefoot as it will provide you with useful information about how to improve your horse's feet in the short term even if you want them to remain shod in the longer term. Diet and infection are likely to be two of the main problems.
 
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