Advantages: Keeps legs protected from mud and prevents mud fever! Disadvantages: Can't wear for 24/7, have to be washed daily if live in very muddy conditions!
I discovered Sportabac long turn out socks two years ago through sheer desperation. My horse started to suffer really bad mud fever because the fields where she's kept were very muddy during winter. I've tried all the creams and grease available but nothing seemed to help so I searched the internet and found these boots.
I bought about 8 sets of these boots so I can change them daily and have a set in the wash. Be careful when washing these boots ... ...and off the internet.
Sportabac boots come in a long and short range and they come in black with four velcro fastenings. They are styled so that they cover your horses heels were mudfever usually begins. The boots can twist round if the mud is very bad but have never caused my horse any sores or discomfort.
The boots cannot be worn for more than twelve hours at a time which suits my horse as she comes in at night. The boots aren't really suitable ...
LittleMissGrumpy 02.08.2004
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Advantages: Effective, durable protection Disadvantages: Mud tends to stick so frequent washing needed
...bought 3 pairs of long Sportabac socks from my local saddlery for approx £26 each in Dec 2003. My horse had suffered a horrific injury to the lower part of her left hind, leaving very little flesh on the bone and after 4 weeks at the vets she was going stable crazy!
The long turnout socks held the very large dressing in place and protected it from the elements so I could turn her out during the day - which I am sure aided has her recovery. As the ... ...ride her in a sand manege - and they successfully kept all the sand off the dressing whilst helping protect against brushing.
Now they protect the still delicate scar tissue when she is turned out as well as keeping the mud off.
After a year of wearing the socks each day - she has had absolutely no rubs. I have managed with just 3 pairs - so they have taken some hammer. Only now, after a full year of use, is the velcro starting to weaken and they ...
Snookles 10.12.2004
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