Fitting the Hoof Boots!!

We decided to try the hoof boots today, which meant cutting the pads to size and putting them in before we could use them. Jim did a good job of cutting the pads and putting them in the boots and I cleaned the hooves off and tried on the snazzy little pastern wraps which supposedly stop any rubbing.

We tried Ankys first and my initial thoughts were that they looked very big and clumsy, although after her first few steps, Anky didn't seem to mind them at all.



The pads are very thick, too thick I thought for the boots, but after walking her around for ten minutes, they have compressed and look ok.


I'd heard that the original Old Macs were a bit of a pain to use and after today I have to wholeheartedly agree. Ok, my energy levels are not very high at the moment and my patience level is about the same, but in the words of Catherine Tate "what a f***ing liberty!! Corky was acting like an aging diva and the boots wouldn't go on properly, but eventually we got the wraps on (not actually wraps but pull on, not like the cavallo ones which are a much easier wrap around design and secured with velcro) and the boots fitted, the inside strap tightened, the outside velcro tightened and eventually the back buckle buckled!! They looked even more clumsy than the Cavallos, like a cross between carpet slippers and wellies, but Corky didn't seem to mind.
So, even if we'd wanted to ride I wouldn't have had the energy. I can't believe it took so much effort to fit a couple of pairs of horse boots, but at least we're ready for our ride tomorrow!!


Anky stood very patiently, even if she did have her eyebrows raised!!


Final word goes to JENSEN BUTTON, Formula 1 World Champion!!

Boots and Pads and Rugs for Winter.

The hoof boots and pads that I ordered arrived today. The pads recommended by the trimmer are VERY thick. I hope that they compress easily otherwise the boots won't go on properly. I gave Anky a good grooming today, she was glad to see me (well, she was glad to see my treat pocket!!) They're all getting pretty hairy now, except Bonbon who, just like her mum, never gets a thick winter coat. Hopefully, I'll be able to cut the pads to fit tomorrow and try the boots for size. The Old Macs are very fiddly, I can understand why people look at other models, but unfortunately these are the only ones recommended for Corky type feet(wider than long).
Time to dig out the winter rugs also. so I may do that tomorrow. Both Bonbon and Remy have grown such a lot since last year, I hope we have rugs to fit them.

Im typing this on my spare laptop as my sterling efforts to fix my other laptop have ended in failure. I hate to admit it but I may have to call the techy guy. We are very, very sad folk in this house, we have a total of 4 computers between the two of us. Well, that's not entirely true, because Jim only has one and I won't let him anywhere near mine!!