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  Discussion on What are your experiences with Boa, Old Mac or Cavallo (sp?) horse boots?
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Member:
Chrism

Posted on Monday, Jul 10, 2006 - 6:38 pm:

They are quite pricey and I've been thinking of a pair for my older horse who is barefoot, but tender on some surfaces.

Thanks for any experiences/advice.
Member:
Kthorse

Posted on Monday, Jul 10, 2006 - 7:24 pm:

I have old macs. I absolutly love them. They have never come off even in the deepest of mud. I have had mine a few years and I love them. No rubs or anything. Easy on easy off.
Katrina
Member:
Sunny66

Posted on Monday, Jul 10, 2006 - 11:40 pm:

I don't use them, but my friend just had her horse go barefoot. I saw her collection. Old macs, boas, bare boas, etc. She's now waiting on a pair of cavellos she tried previously that she says so far are the best.

She is a distance trail rider and the trails here are steep and rocky.

Good luck!
Member:
Sryder11

Posted on Tuesday, Jul 11, 2006 - 9:34 pm:

I just used a Cavallo on my horse which had lost a shoe. He is recovering from some foot soreness and still has tender soles. My farrier was trying glue-ons, one of which he stepped on and twisted half off. This is not supposed to happen... but... He wore the Cavallo in his paddock and handwalking for a week (while I got a new farrier) and was quite comfortable in it, walked all over gravel and uneven ground just fine. If he ever goes barefoot I will use them!
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