Equine Fusion Trekking Shoe (Singles)

Another disappointing equine fusion shoe. I brought these as the old version was discontinued and I simply cannot use the "new version" with the side button - arthritic hands These are no where near as good, stones get in the boots, not enough Velcro to fasten when wet. Really Equine Fusion, why did you have to change your boot offering to a lower standard. I expect this review will be removed again as any negative ones appear to disappear which is not fair on other potential purchasers not disappointed in the help and service from the hoof boutique, just disappointed in what was my go to for hoof boots to have been taken off the market ---- Response from Hoof Bootique, posted 9/10/24: Hi Stefanie, We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the Trekking model. We have found that some customers love the Trekking, and others don't depending on their needs. We also miss the older All Terrain model you previously used, but Equine Fusion have discontinued this model. We will pass your comments onto Equine Fusion though. When receiving reviews, if we think we can help resolve the topic of the review we will get in touch to offer help. If the topic of any review is resolved then we do not always post them. e.g. if boots are twisting or coming off, but it turns out it was due to them fitting incorrectly and we have helped fix the problem, we would not post the review about the twisting. Many thanks, The Hoof Bootique Team

Early day to comment on long term use, however several days in and one very comfortable and happy pony who can walk freely and without pain. Lovely boots, sturdy and well made. Happy pony, happy mum!

Quality is very good and the hoof boutique always provide a fast and easy service

I have read elsewhere that some find these trekking boots difficult to negotiate when fastening. Not at all! I have a weak arm and shoulder from an old serious crash injury. These boots really are so easy to fix in place, even for me. These are the 2nd set I have bought (see previous review for the medium shetland. Lovely tiny boots quite inconspicuous really once on.) These second set are for a 12.2 Welsh mountain pony. X-rays revealed that she has osteopathic changes to one hoof which makes higher profile gaiters or boots uncomfortable for her. That hoof is also narrower than the others and has a more contracted heel. Its not vastly significant but it is enough to make it necessary for a more forgiving fit of boot style than the likes of the oh so super scoot boots many of my other horses and ponies use. This pony was using gaited epic gloves which have helped her rehab to a degree but it was those gaiters…. If I took them off she was more confident but the epics didnt stay on in muddy, difficult terrain. When I saw how well the low profile trekking boots were working for our Shetland I had to try them on the Welshie. They do look (and at first clearly felt) more chunkie than the epics she was used to but she soon became quite blasé about them. She has a very long stride anyway but she does seem to almost revel in striding out more in these. I do think the cushioning of their soles really are very giving. Actually, she has rehabbed well enough now that she is quite confident on what I call standard terrain without any boots but if we go somewhere unchart ed I like my lit to be comfortable with the boots I put on them in case we come across some newly reinforced forestry paths - they use a lot of sharp, non hoof friendly, granite base round here. I have not had either sets for very long yet (less than a year) but other fushion users I know still have their boots after 100s and 100s of miles so I am hoping the same will apply to these trekking versions. Finally, the best bit for us is that the tensioning wrapping action of the trekking boot attachment is just perfect for our slight varieties in hoof width. I didnt need to order a single separate size for the slightly smaller hoof. Thank goodness! Im sure I wouldnt have remembered which was the smallest one each time I needed to boot up. All the same, if you needed to buy odd pair sizes the sale of these boots singly would help there too.

I bought a set earlier this year for my Shetland and I just love the low profile fastening for her - and me with the ease of putting them on and off. I have a long term injury which means I am have little strength in my left arm so this is vital on one so small and potentially fiddly. They have also been brilliant in her rehab. She has a natural wonkyness due to her conformation yet even with the expected changes in hoof shape due to her increased exercise and remedial trimming the boots are still staying on, no rubbing and literally giving her a spring in her step.

These have a lower profile that other Equine Fusions and also are much lighter in weight so I think much the best choice for ponies. They dry more quickly and do not soak up water and thus do not become heavy on the hoof while in use. The velcro seems to fasten more securely as well. They are not so forgiving in shape as the All-Terrain however and I am only using them on the hinds as they will not go over my ponys high heels on the front so you cant just assume if other Fusions fit your horse these automatically also will. If they do fit, I think they are the best Fusions. The only small problem I have with them is that there is a lot of velcro and the straps can get tangled while I am actually putting the boot on so you have to be careful to ensure it hasnt managed to fasten itself while you are struggling! Just takes a bit of practice.

Brilliant, Great Boots ,easy to get on and off,Well Made,Good Grip,Easy Clean,Super Look.