Jumper Boot Consultation: La Condesa for Zoey Martin

Jumper Boot Fitting Consultation

For: Zoey Martin

Re: La Condesa “Coco”

INITIAL OBSERVATIONS:

I watched the horse warm up and jump in the Open 1.15m class at Outdoor Finals at Caledon Equestrian Park.

Coco is a well built 13 year old mare. Has jumped the 1.30 & 1.40 classes with previous owners in Europe and Canada. This is their second year together and the goal for next year is to move up to the 1.20 and 1.25 classes. 

After the class, I followed them to the shedrow, to have a look at the horse’s legs post-ride. The horse had no rubs or scratches on her legs.  Sound when jogged and legs, tendons and ligaments all felt normal with no inflammation. The current boots fit well. She was not super sweaty when I took her boots off at the show but it was cold. I was told on hotter days her legs do tend to sweat a lot, so that would be a consideration for summer boot choices.

Watching her move and jump, she does have a slight twist in her right hind. When you watch her from behind she does cross over behind with her right hind. Owner stated that she has never cut her pasterns because of it. 

Conformation comments:

Overall confirmation is good, but does cross over behind and twists her right hind. When we choose boots for the hind, we would consider that back boots may start to twist or move, as the jumps get bigger and she has more hind end action. 

Skin comments:

No signs of sensitivity or inflammation. A few little areas of scratches on her hind legs but didn’t seem irritated by boots and were very minor and may be better when clipped. 

VIDEO & IN PERSON OF HORSE OVER FENCES

Observed horse at the show in person in one class and her warm up.

The horse is very careful with lots of scope, and does not want to touch a jump. Naturally a very quick horse with a big stride. She doesn’t jump super open behind especially with her right hind, but it doesn’t appear to affect her, at the moment. As the jumps get bigger it may be a little more noticeable, and would consider using a little stronger back boot when showing, especially on the last day of a show week, when the mare is more tired. 

RECOMMENDATIONS (BOOTS)

Show Option 1:

Front - Stubben Hybrid Tendon Boots. These would be great because they are very lightweight so you aren't adding additional weight onto Coco’s legs when you jump. They are also very flexible and provide a lot of movement and it allows them to bend and mould to the horse’s leg while they move. They also have a great ventilation system to allow optimal ventilation and airflow, especially on hot days. 

Hind - Stubben Fetlock Boots. If you want to stick with hind boots that are the same as what you currently are using, these are great. They are very lightweight while adding little to no pressure on her leg and has great ventilation. 

Show Option 2: 

Front - Schockemohle Air Flow Champion Tendon Boot. A great option that provides lots of ventilation and breathability to limit heat trapped in the boot. They also have a bamboo lining that helps to prevent additional heat because it is moisture wicking, breathable and has anti-bacterial properties. 

Back - Schockemohle Air Flow Champion Fetlock Boot. These are nice gentle options like Coco’s current back boots, but are built with the Schockemole ventilation design, bamboo lining to absorb moisture and as a mesh lining to provide more airflow. 

Show Option 3: 

Front - Veredus Carbon Gel Absolute Front Tendon Boot. If you want to stick with a brand that you currently know and like, I would recommend these front boots. They fit the horse’s leg better while still having the same good ventilation system as the Vento boots, but the Carbon Gel provides better impact protection and is more shock absorbing. 

Hind - Veredus Young Jump Vento Fetlock Boot. To continue with the style you are familiar with while having everything under the same brand. It is made with a mesh fabric lining to make them more breathable along with the ventilation. 

Hind Option 2 - Veredus Carbon Gel Absolute Rear Fetlock Boot. These are a step up from the young horse boots and are a little bit heavier and stronger than the young horse boots. You can also get the XPRO version, which are the same design but they go lower and would be a better option to protect her pasterns in case she does start to interfere behind. 

Hind Option 3 - Veredus Pro Jump Vento Elastic Fetlock Boot. These are the next step up from the tabbed back boots, and would be my choice as the last day. These provide more pressure along the front of her cannon bone to encourage them to open up behind and be a little more careful. 

SHOPPING LINKS

Stübben Hybrid Tendon Boots 

https://www.stubbensaddles.com/products/hybrid-tendon-boots?variant=50486603219264

Stübben Fetlock Boots 

https://www.stubbensaddles.com/products/fetlock-boots

Schockemohle Air Flow Champion Tendon Boot

https://www.applesaddlery.com/airflow-champion-tendon-boot/p

Schockemohle Air Flow Champion Fetlock Boot

https://sprucewoodtack.com/schockemohle-air-flow-champion-fetlock-boot/

Veredus Carbon Gel Absolute Front Tendon Boot

https://sprucewoodtack.com/veredus-carbon-gel-absolute-front-tendon-boot/

Veredus Young Jump Vento Fetlock Boot

https://sprucewoodtack.com/veredus-young-jump-vento-fetlock-boot/

 Veredus Carbon Gel Absolute Rear Fetlock Boot

https://sprucewoodtack.com/veredus-carbon-gel-absolute-rear-fetlock-boot/

Veredus Carbon Gel Absolute XPRO Rear Fetlock Boot

https://sprucewoodtack.com/veredus-carbon-gel-absolute-xpro-rear-boots/

Veredus Pro Jump Vento Elastic Fetlock Boot

https://sprucewoodtack.com/veredus-pro-jump-vento-elastic-fetlock-boot/

RECOMMENDATIONS (BOOT CARE)

Boots: Put through one load of laundry. Temperature set to tap cold. I recommend washing with your show pads so they will cushion and protect the boots while in the wash to reduce risk of damage. Wash with mild laundry detergent and a tablespoon of Lysol Laundry Disinfectant Detergent. Leave to dry out in the sun with the inside face side up until completely dry. Store in a dry area where it is least likely to be susceptible to humidity, mold or mildew. Store with the straps done up to ensure the straps don’t accidentally catch or get stretched out.