As you probably know, I have always recommended
gaiters. They really do help debris from getting between the heel bulb and
boot and causing problems.
The gaiters are available in 3 different
sizes. The size you order depends on how the boot fits your horse's
hoof. There are two thicknesses - 3mm (regular size) and 7mm (large size
and extra large sizes).
Let's say your horse's hoof measures 4 1/4 wide by
4 5/8 and you have a size 1 Boa Boot. Since the hoof measurement is at the
bottom of the size chart, I would recommend using the thicker gaiter [7mm - size
Large] to take up any extra room. This would hold true for any size boot
relative to the hoof measurement. If your horse's pasterns are 10.5 inches
or larger I would recommend using the X-large size, but you still need to be
concerned with where the hoof measurements fall within the size chart. If
your hoof size is at the upper end of the chart I would recommend using the
thinner gaiter [3mm or size regular].
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We bought a pair of Boa Boots at
the convention in February. We have not used them with the gaiters yet,
but it must be essential to do so, as we experienced the following
problem: Young horse in training in sandy arena.....Boa Boot on one hind
foot, protecting a hoof that had had an abscess cut out of it......sand
shortly got into the boot, packed in around the pastern, and caused the horse
to go lame. We removed the boot, brushed off the sand, rode the
horse without the boot, and everything was fine. Moral: I'm sure
gaiters will be necessary.
Depending on the size of your horse's hoof and the
size boot you ordered will determine what thickness gaiter you need to
order. If you would like to send me your horse's hoof measurements and
the size boot you have I will be happy to recommend the size gaiter you
should order.
I always recommend using gaiters with Boa
Boots. While not every horse is sensitive and need them to prevent
chafing the gaiters also prevent debris from getting between the heel bulb
and boot. And the new design is great - they now stay in place.
Candace Kahn Naturally Bare Hoof Care New and improved Boa Boots
are here!! authorized dealer of Boa Hoof Boots, Barefoot Treeless
Saddles, Equipedic Saddle Pads, Best Friends Grazing Muzzle Painted
Sky Ranch PO Box 639 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-0149;
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