Old Macs Multi Purpose Horse Boots

Advantages: No need for metal shoes
Disadvantages: No information leaflet in the box

...what led me to buy Old Macs, a boot designed to replace metal shoes. The inventor of these boots is David MacDonald, a farrier who came across many different hoof problems in horses and ponies of all disciplines. This led him to the conclusion that having nails driven into the hoof wall causes loss of condition to the hoof, and that there must be a better way to protect the feet. Metal shoes have been in use for centuries, and some current patterns ...
...then! The motto of Old Macs is ‘Give metal shoes the boot’. The claims made for the product are; - genuine alternative to metal shoes that will eliminate brittle hoof walls and the stress and trauma caused to your horse through constant nailing. - Minimise and help speed up recovery from concussion-related injuries. Old Macs will help prevent arthritis, pedal bone fractures, jarred shins, ring bone, knee fractures, laminitis, bruised soles, scalping ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to put on, durable, cheaper in the long run than shoes
Disadvantages: Expensive one off cost, had to order mine from Arizona so had to wait a few weeks

...pair of the new style Old macs G2 boots for my horse as he was finding it difficult having shoes on his hind feet due to arthritis (He's 31). The old style boots werent the right shape for his feet so I forked out £101 on the G2 boots direct from Easy Care Inc. in Arizona as no one in the UK did them. The weigh just over 1lb each which is great for Pegasus' arthritis and great for me carting them around! They are easy to slip on and I dont need ...
...would advise anyone and everyone to get these especially if their horse has feet or joint problems. Just dont opt for the cheaper fake Old Macs as theyre not as good, dont last as long or fit as well. You do get better quality when you get the real thing! ... Read review