prospect
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Post by prospect on Oct 5, 2014 7:53:59 GMT -5
Lets have a discussion on here. I never use Polos - don't like them for a number of reasons, one of the main reasons is no matter how good you are at wrapping the human element means that there is never going to be even pressure and there is always the chance that there is a section too tight.
Here is an article about another problem with polos.
www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=712507165503526&id=485277464893165&fref=nf
SMB's or similar - these are my favourite - to me them seem more breathable, when I take them off they are not normally warm under them and there is support to the fetlock as well. You would really have to pull on them to get them too tight and since you just want them snug that is easy to do, the Velcro is easy to use and they clean up really well. And pretty cost effective - even to replace - plus they are easy to fix if something rips.
Sheepskin boots - while I think they look nice and fluffy - they don't support the fetlock and are much tougher to clean. The fleece does eventually deteriorate and the cost of replacement is more. I also question the support with the fleece in there.
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Post by Barncat on Oct 6, 2014 13:26:44 GMT -5
There's been a lot of research done on boots and bandaging with respect to heat production and support. The current take is the cooler you can keep the tendons the better, hence all the new cross country boots with ventilation systems. For less strenuous activities, I think you're best to stay away from neoprene if there's still any chance of overheating. I use just the WOOF "club" model boot for most flat work and some jumping, but they are fairly short sessions and the legs don't get that hot. Yes, a bit sweaty in summer but not bad. They are cheap, effective and clean up easily.
I did have a pair of SMB's years ago for one horse of mine but I hated them: a pain to put on and every piece of burr or other "sticky bit" stuck to them on hacks. They DO prevent some minor over-flexion in the fetlock area but NO BOOT offers ANY support to the suspensory apparatus of the horse's lower leg - period. It is physically and mechanically impossible. I use boots for interference/protention issues only.
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czf
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Post by czf on Oct 7, 2014 6:24:37 GMT -5
You can put uneven pressure with boots as well.
I prefer polos with Eskadron climatex bandage liners, but usually I'm too lazy and use my DSB boots.
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Post by jealoushe on Oct 8, 2014 14:11:48 GMT -5
Boots are meant for protection ONLY. NO boot offers support no matter what mumbo jumbo stuff they try and tell you. The fetlock can NOT be supported by a little piece of material. This is a great video to show WHY we need boots and what they do: **CAUTION** Horse dissection inside: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsvS6gEBJuEPolos are ok to prevent very minor rubs. SMBs are terrible imo, I used them for years and they hold heat, slip, and have uneven pressure no matter how well you put them on. I would rather go naked leg then SMB. Not a huge fan of fleece boots either unless it's winter, because they also hold heat. Brushing boots like Woof, Boogaloo, or Premiere Equine are my choices. The PE boots come vented and their cross country boots are unbeatable. |
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