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Post by spotti on Jun 5, 2008 19:14:01 GMT
Just ordered Faith some and figured I'd find out a bit more about them (they look good, but...)
Anyone got any experience with them? How are they? Easy to fit? Do they rub? Can the horse be turned out in them? etc etc
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Post by brigadier on Jun 5, 2008 20:09:22 GMT
Hi Spotti
where did you get them from- Im getting some for Basil and you'll have done all the research into best price for me-hee hee- good timing!
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Post by haffyfan on Jun 5, 2008 20:54:00 GMT
Sorry no I only use old macs, find them fantastic so wouldn't consider anything else. Think Becca might use them?
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Post by brigadier on Jun 6, 2008 7:06:50 GMT
Haffy- whats the difference- they both look much the same- I was just going to get the best value?
Brig
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Post by trojanwarrior on Jun 6, 2008 8:52:18 GMT
I use both. Old Macs in front & Boas behind. The Old Macs G2 seem to suit rounder hooves & the Boas suit more heart shaped hoof. I found that the Old Macs turned on Warrior's hind hooves even though they were the correct size. The Boas don't move on him & they seem to be handling him standing on them when he gets in a tizz. Downside is, I find that they rub a little at the front. The Old Macs fasten in a completely different way & I find them much easier to put on and off. I've never had a problem with them rubbing.
You can turn a horse out in them but they will need a break from them. They get very warm & damp inside if left for too long. Ideal environment for bacteria.
Best online place I've found is The Saddlery Shop. I think they have a try before you buy service. When you try the boot on, pop your horse's foot in a plastic bag if it'll let you & put newspaper down or stand it on something soft e.g. shavings. Most companies won't take the boot back if its marked.
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Post by Becca on Jun 6, 2008 9:39:10 GMT
I had to get Boa's as they were the only ones that went up to bernie's size  I struggle sometimes to get bernie's on but i think that is because he has quite a lot of flare at the moment which makes his feet like dinner plates! Bernie's rub on the front of the coronet band if he wears them to long but only enough to mess up the hair, never been sore from them. Trying to put them on with the gaiters is even harder! he sounds so funny wearing them too as he is so heavy footed THUD THUD THUD THUD haha. |
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Post by spotti on Jun 6, 2008 9:46:58 GMT
I've orderd mine from Robinsons - didn't really think to look into best prices, I just wanted them ASAP so she can go outside again!
(she's a pain in the bottom when she's been stabled for more than 24hours - she barges out and refuses to go back in! She is, however, getting turned out in a little mud paddock for the afternoon today though, so that should make her a wee bit happier)
As for the boots, whats the difference in Boas and Old Macs? Is it just a brand difference or is one better than the other?
Oooh, I hope they fit ok and help her feet recover...
(thanks for the help peoples!)
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Post by trojanwarrior on Jun 6, 2008 9:50:29 GMT
Out of the two, I prefer the Old Macs. They fasten in a different way & are much easier to get on & off. They also have a more aggressive tread than the Boa Boots. Its just that they don't seem to suit Warrior's hind feet.
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Post by brigadier on Jun 6, 2008 10:43:51 GMT
Great advice Trojan, looks like its the oldmacs for me- he has got round feet and Ive a crappy wrist so fastening them may be a problem! I love this forum its great for stuff like this!!!!
Karma coming your way
brig
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Post by spotti on Jun 6, 2008 12:49:28 GMT
Great advice Trojan, looks like its the oldmacs for me- he has got round feet and Ive a crappy wrist so fastening them may be a problem! I love this forum its great for stuff like this!!!! Karma coming your way brig Precisely! You guys are sooooooo helpful. If I could give you all a karma then I would, but I might have to space them out a bit 'cos I can only do one an hour! Will get one out to each of you though, even if it takes me a while!" |
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Post by Becca on Jun 6, 2008 13:39:05 GMT
Must agree i would have gone with the old mac's if they went up to odd horse size haha. they do the old mac 2's now, my friend had to get the originals though as the mark2's do come up a different shape spotti if you measured then it should be fine, she might walk a bit funny when you pop them on but it must be a strange feeling, make sure you take pics  |
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Post by spotti on Jun 6, 2008 14:44:17 GMT
Becca I will. I'm imagining her looking really silly...bit like putting slippers on a dog - sounds cruel but oh so funny!
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Post by rebanna on Jun 8, 2008 10:56:54 GMT
does any one know what one's r best for tb's?
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Post by haffyfan on Jun 8, 2008 12:54:38 GMT
I use old macs and don't have any expierence of the other types but would highly recommend them Rebanna. My two are rather different in type/build/everything really but the boots fit really well. www.oldmacs.com.au/well worth the initial investment |
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Post by brigadier on Jun 8, 2008 15:01:40 GMT
Hi Rebana
after doing my research I concluded old macs BUT then measured Basil and his size fits Boa boots better- so I called the bloke at Hey Farm in Hudds who is usually quite helpful and he told me they are both made by Boa who bought old mac out and are very similar so it depends on size. when I told him Basils he said Boa for certain, however he did say the rollover on the old mac 2 toe was good.
brig
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Post by rebanna on Jun 8, 2008 16:52:31 GMT
aww u guy's r the best thank u p.s sound realy thick but do u meshure them whn they have just been trimed or just before?
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Post by haffyfan on Jun 8, 2008 18:08:50 GMT
When they have just been trimmed...the sizing allows for natural growth (although they get a bit tight this time of year when feet grow a bit more)
Hey farm are usually great as Brig says but i am a little peed off with them at min because my latest pair took nearly 2 weeks to arrive.....if I'd have known I'd have got my mum to collect them for me!! Anyhow thats my little rant for the day...usually stuff comes within a day or two
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Post by brigadier on Jun 8, 2008 20:49:57 GMT
Glad you mentioned that Haffy- Im watching some on Ebay at mo, BNWT in correct size so if they dont come off then I would have ordered from Hey Farm but dont really want to wait two weeks- will ring before I order and say I need them as of yesterday
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brig
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Post by Becca on Jun 9, 2008 12:25:22 GMT
Brig i got mine BNWT with gaiters off ebay. Think i did buy it now though as I hate waiting, still a bargain though. Spotti, I wont lie, Bernie looks very silly, because he is quite pigeon toed anyway it makes it look worse, he looks very spesh-shul! |
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Post by spotti on Jun 10, 2008 13:34:25 GMT
Becca, I think Bernie looks quite good in his boots (in picture on other thread). I'm still going to laugh at Faith though when she gets them...regardless of hether she actually looks silly or not! *does the silly 'ha ha' of that bully on the simpsons...um...whats-his-face...Nelson?*
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Post by trojanwarrior on Jun 10, 2008 19:36:00 GMT
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Post by haffyfan on Jun 10, 2008 21:01:36 GMT
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Post by Becca on Jun 11, 2008 13:20:28 GMT
"see mum no problem! I can get just as muddy " |
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Post by brigadier on Jun 11, 2008 15:26:27 GMT
cool pics!
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Post by spotti on Jun 12, 2008 8:44:58 GMT
Still waiting for them to arrive! Come on Robbies!
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