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[happy appy]

Can any one post links to the boots that you are looking at? Are they the barrier boots? or the sneakers?

[DrivinTime]

Here you go: http://minitack.com/sabre.htm

[maggiemae]

I purchased the davis barrier boot for my shetland today from Ozark. So, I'll be trying out the davis barrier boot and I'll get back with the forum on how they work out. The other reason for ordering Davis vs Sabre sneaker is that Ozark Mtn told me that the sneakers would not hold up under heavy driving times or conditions. The bottoms are made of leather. She said they would hold up for a while - maybe 3-6months but depending on the terrain and length of driving time and gait they are used it could be shorter. My mini mare is lighter weight, I usually only drive her a few miles at a time at a walk and not always over rocky roads so I think they will hold up for her long enough to warrant the price - but not the shetland. I drive him at all gaits, about 5 days a week, over pretty rough terrain and I' looking at doing some CDE's this fall with him. So, to sum up, I have a pair of Chimacum tack boots ordered for my mare but they haven't come in yet and if they aren't in by next Friday I'll cx that order, If they come in I'll try them (they have a rubber bottom and I was told they would hold up to heavy driving conditions) and get back to the forum on how they do for me. I am also looking at buying the sneakers from ozark for my mare.
PS Ozark did tell me that the sneakers could be re-soled if they wore out.

[happy appy]

Thanks for the info and link! I can't wait to hear how the barrier boots work out. Those I can get right from the local tack store. They will order them in for me.

[Jules]

, If they come in I'll try them (they have a rubber bottom and I was told they would hold up to heavy driving conditions) and get back to the forum on how they do for me.

I will be stalking this thread then. It would be all a little to wonderful (and affordable!) if the Chimacum Comfyfit boots do the job.

[susanne]

In case anyone is interested, there are companies making large mini/small pony boots. Here is a chart of companies and boot sizes:




Boa Boots
Size 00 3-1/2" - 3-7/8"W x 4 - 4-3/8"L
Size 0 3-7/8" - 4-1/4"W x 4-3/8" - 4-5/8"L

Cavallo Simple Boots
Size 0 4" - 4-1/4" L (no width given)

Davis Barrier Boots
Size 0000 3-1/4"W x 3-1/2"L
Size 000 3-3/4"W x 4"L

Easyboots (Not all sizes available in all styles)
Pony 3-3/16" - 3-3/8"W x 3-3/8" - 3-5/8"L
000 3-3/8" - 3-13/16"W x 3-5/8" - 4-3/16"L
00 3-13/16" - 4-3/8" W x 4-3/16" - 4 -5/8"L

Hoof Wings
3"W x 3-1/2"L
on up by 1/2" sizes
(They are supposed to have sizes down to 2 inches available soon.)

Horse-Mocs
custom made from hoof tracings

Marquis boots
Size 0 3-3/4"- 4-5/16"W (no lengths given)

Old Macs G2
Size 0 3-15/16" - 4-1/8"W x 4-1/8" - 4-5/16"

Swiss boots
Size 00 3-3/8" - 4"W x 4"L

I have no further information on these companies -- you'll have to check their sites to see if you like the style and/or the company.

[happy appy]

Well I was doing some online looking and to buy 4 easyboot epics size pony and 2 sized 000, it will run me $488 before tax and shipping from. Can any one buy them cheaper? I have one set of 000 now so will only need the other 2 fronts and 4 backs. I'm hoping my local tack store can get them cheaper. I know when I was down in Colorado last year there were feed stores with loads of them on the shelves for way less money.

[Sue_C.]

I tried the Davis Barrier boots, and though they fit my large gelding nicely...as soon as he started trotting they flew half off...didn't try them again after that...would use them as a protective boot in the pasture or stall, or perhaps as a soaking boot...but have to say they didn't impress me much.

[Jules]

thanks for the list susanne, very extensive.

I am going to buy a set of the Chimacum Comfyfit leather road boots with rubber lining within the next few weeks, will post when I have given them a good try. They are the only ones I am willing to give a try to at this point as the other brands are just too $ (especially with post) to randomly try.

[susanne]

Aren't barrier boots primarily intended for temporary use when a shoe is lost? The wording on some sites is confusing regarding this.

happy appy, you might look at the Hoof Boot Swap page. You never know what you will find, but it's worth looking. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
http://www.naturalho...m/boot_swap.htm
You could also post a wanted ad on L'il Beginnings sales board.

Oftentimes with hoof boots, people get the wrong size or just don't like them and decide to resell nearly new boots at a good price. Just be certain to have your horse's exact hoof measurements and know the correct size for the particular brand.