Horse boots, so i don't have to get metal shoes?

what are some good tough boots that won't tear up after the 2nd ride, will last a long time and is comfy for my horse. I don't want horse shoes, these are so i can ride on the road and the gravel without my horse slipping or steppin on a rock. I've heard of the Old Mac boots, but my friend said they tore up after one ride, but of course she went on a long very rough trail ride. please give me your experiences and what you have found to work the best without using a whole paycheck to get it!

Horse boots, so i don't have to get metal shoes?
I use Boas and EasyMac. Boas have a tightening dial and laces - both of which can be replaced if they wear out and they have a warranty. The Boas are a bit easier to put on then the EasyBoot (Epic) has a nicer Gaiter support. I'm using the Boas for my TB who throws shoes, and the EasyBoot for my mare who has a flat foot, low frog.





These were fitted by my Natural Hoof Farrier - look for one in your area and I'm sure they can get you fitted correctly. I've referenced one site that really likes the EasyBoot Epic.
Reply:if your going to be riding on gravel and pavement yes boots might help but you really should call the ferrier and get some shoes put on it would be better in the long run!
Reply:Ariat has awesomely durable boots. I got some for $68.I'm not sure if they sell western though,but they do sell field boots.
Reply:If your going to spend alot of time on rocks and road do your horse a favor and call the farrier
Reply:Sorry. Horse shoes are about it for protection. If you are riding on rocks, gravel etc., you might want to have pads as well. Nothing worse than a soul bruise that abscesses. Now you are in for big vet mills, bandages, duct tape, and a long healing time..... YOU may not want horse shoes, but your horse does.





In the wild, horses that aren't shod don't really need shoes... they don't walk that far, run that hard, and for sure aren't carrying 120 lbs. If a horse wears his feet too too far down in the wild, he runs less. If he really has worn his feed badly, he is lunch for something else.





Shoes were invented to reduce the wear on feet that were never meant to be ridden where we all like to ride, nor were they meant to carry weight as far and as long as we now ask them to.





You are doing a disservice to your horse by riding him without shoes. Surely you can anticipate when you are going to be on a slick road... if nothing else get off, and LEAD him across it!
Reply:I don't think any brand of boots is good for long term use. If your horse needs shoes, just get them. It will be cheaper and easier in the long run.
Reply:I've heard very good things on the Easy Boots. A few riders in our sheriffs posse use them they hold up a long time on roads and rocky trails and don't seem to come off during short runs for those horses. They aren't cheap but certainly aren't too much if they last a while. Shoes are quite unnecessary for occasional rocky trails and pavement for a horse is mainly on good ground with decent feet. Good luck
Reply:red wings are around $125.. I think



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