From hunterland here, so bear with me. I feel like I see splint boots on more eventers than schooling hunters, so I figured this forum would generate more response. I recently ordered Kensington splint boots- love equifit open fronts but sometimes create ugly dents on the fronts legs after riding from the straps across the front even on the loosest setting. Anyways, Kensington products are great and pretty colors so I just ordered them. They fit both horses great, however the strap, when tightened appropriately, is like an inch or two longer than the Velcro on the actual neoprene that would make it stick flush to the boot. So there is this excess ugly part of the strap that doesn’t wrap around with the boot but just kind of sticks out… Has anyone had this experience with splints? Length and width wise they fit the leg well, so I couldn’t go with a different size for shorter straps… What does one do with the strap? I considered getting Velcro to attach it but that seems like a lot more trouble and the sticky part might not do well with the heat on neoprene. Can I just cut that excess part of the strap? Do you think that silly Kensington woven plaid material will fray if I cut it? Should I try and burn the edges after cutting?
TIA!
You are putting way too much energy into this issue. :lol:
Yes, just cut it. Have done it on dozens of boots, with no fraying issues to speak of. I have a horse with narrower legs who needs the length of the M, but could do with the strap length of the S.
Plenty of people just leave them flapping in the breeze too, but I’m in agreement with you that it’s less-than-neat looking.
I always cut the excess velcro off my brushing boots, usually Woof Wear. They have frayed a tiny bit, but I just clean that up by trimming the loose/frayed ends off as they appear. Can’t comment on burning… never tried it and probably never will. 
I cut them and melt the ends with a lighter. The Kensington material is plasticity and will melt to keep any fraying at bay.
Gallop- I know, such a first world problem :lol:
But thank you all for the feedback! Will break out the scissors and lighter tomorrow 
