I friend of mine on FB showed me this pic:
This pic is difficult to see, but it is a hoof sock with a hard, plastic sole.
TUBBEASE!
These equine hard socks are called, Tubbease.
Not just in Australia, NZ and the UK! We can now get them in the USA! I checked on Amazon, State Line Tack and Jeffers.
Now, I have not used these… but my friend says it was incredibly easy and a great way to soak, add poultice, wrap and protect a tender hoof.
I would have LOVED to try this with Mama Tess!
I use a Davis Boot for soaking, but those have lots of excess room… whereas this is snug.
I used an Equine Slipper with my wrapped hoof… but this looks more snug. I feel like I could add a poultice or pad into this boot and feel confident that it would stay on.
And, they are inexpensive!.
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MORE INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.
Right now, no one as any foot issues here (Thank horsegods), but I will remember these for the next time. I think this seems much less messier/safer than the Davis boot… and more solid than the Equine Slipper. I think this would give me coverage and security for soaking and wrapping a hoof.
I like it! PLEASE email me if you have used it! I’d like to hear.
