shoes, interference, forging, agh!!!

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From: Susan 
Email: spyne@juno.com

Hi, you guys have been so great to give me advice in the past, I need to consult with you again.  When I read Karen Paulos book on endurance riding, I took her a tad to serious on the radiator shape.  I purchased my first Arab (solely to get into endurance riding)  He is taking to the sport just great except for the shoe problems.  When I purchased him, he was barefoot and I now know why.  He forges and interferes.  Overreach boots work fine for the forging as does squaring the back feet. I have only just begun looking into splint boots and after consulting with you guys, I bought Toklat splint boots. Fine, but how about when he is in the pasture.  I have grown very attached to Teekoe and will keep him even if I have to pull shoes, ride barefoot and give up 
a sport I have also come to love (endurance, not riding).  The easyboot is anything but easy to put on and I know it can come off in mud. Gee, haven't seen any of that this year, El Nino.  The Bosana boot seems to be a good second bet (at this point, I'll pay 
anything) but only if it stays on fulltime.  Otherwise, he is still at risk in the field.  Please give me any knowledge you have on the Bosana boot.  Are they fulltime and how long on average do they last.  Also, if any other options exist, I am all ears.  Thanks again.  This website is definately my favorite!