Hi all, after two years of refining my mud scratches prevention plan for the super sensitive TB at my place, I finally have a good protocol and some reviews to share on two different types of mud boots.
So the TB wears mud boots anytime the grass is wet because even dew is a problem for her. I take the boots off once the grass is dry to let her legs air out. If she has mud scabs on her legs, I brush on some Fiske’s hoof and hide balm. Before putting the boots back on in the evening, I shake some Keratex drying powder onto each leg.
I first bought the Woof Wear mud boots. They worked very well but due to their loose fit, they rubbed in the space under the fetlock - causing hair loss and skin irritation. This was a problem on the back legs only. But because the boots are loose fitting, I frequently left them on for a week at a time if it was raining all week or I was away.
After two years, the woof wear boots are staring to wear out. I replaced two of the boots with Premier Equine mud boots. These boots have a tighter fit, more like a support boot. With the tighter fit, they don’t rub. But I am less confident about leaving them on for long periods, so I have been taking them off at least every couple of days.
I am so glad to finally have a good system in place to prevent the painful infections she previously got from mud scratches.
