Re: RC: splint boots

[Linda Flemmer <bluewolfranch@yahoo.com>]

Linda,

I don't use them unless I have a horse who is
interfering after the farrier didn't get things quite
level.  (Happened a few times with new guys.)  

Splint boots & SMB will not necessarily protect the
leg.  You will get sand, grit, etc under them & they
can chaffe & scald the legs over long distances.  The
SMB were never made with distance riding in mind.  

Leg boots are a (sometimes) necessary evil, but I
would never CHOOSE to use them preventatively.  They
cause more trouble than they prevent if your horse
isn't interfering.

Linda Flemmer
Blue Wolf Ranch
Bruceton Mills, WV
--- SquareRock@aol.com wrote:
> Hey All
> 
>     Have quick question - what is opinion on splint
> boots?  How many condition/race with them?  Why? 
> He has no injuries, but 
> would like to protect against cuts, etc.  
> 
>     Thanks.
> 
> Linda
> Memphis, TN
> 
> 
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