kids riding boots

As some of you may know from my prior questions, my horse has very severe high ring bone. I was told splint boots would help him so my lighter kids can ride him. Are there different types of splint boots? What the heck are polo wraps for? Any guidance will be greatly appreciated as I am obviously clueless with these items, lol.
Also, i am supposed to get over reach boots for the front feet. Any suggestions and why do you recommend these brands?
Thanks in advance!!!
I told you I was inexperienced…I need rear splint boots. I should have specified.
OK, yes he has arthritis in his hind ankles (fetlocks?) really bad. The bones have fused together now. In order for my younger kids to ride, I was told he would be more comfortable with support back there and the vet recommended splint boots. He also recommended over reach for the front because my horse’s range of motion in his hind legs is limited and he swings his feet oddly and occasionally clips the backs of his front feet. I was not told to put him on a joint supplement, although I would GLADLY because his comfort is my priority. That is why I am here trying to get my questions answered. My vet is not someone I trust too much because he suggested bute so I could ride him. I thought that was an idiotic idea. All that would do is hurt him more!! I would go get a second opinion but I really don’t have the money. I bought a young horse with the expectation that vet bills would be far in the future. He is only 4, but has poor conformation and I was told he was broke out at around 2-3yr

There are many types of boots. Splint boots are like shin guards for people. They don’t provide any support most of the time, just protection from one leg bumping against the other. Over reach or bell boots prevent a horse from stepping on his front heels with his back toe, which can hurt him. Honestly, I’ve never needed bell boots for anything I’ve done, it’s usually horses in certain disciplines, clumsy horses, or horses with bad conformation that need bell boots. If you have someone who believes your horse needs them, then you can’t go wrong by putting them on. Legacy has some splint boots that actually wrap down around the fetlock and support the leg. It’s more like having on one of those runner knee stretchy things. I’d suggest something like this. You don’t have to get legacy, but I like them. You may be able to find them somewhere cheaper, but I’ll include a link to some.

Polo wraps are semi-difficult to put on if you’ve never done it before and are more hassle than they are worth for most people. They are like splint boots that fit better. It’s basically a bandage type material that is wrapped around all the of the legs to serve the same purpose. The problem with wrapping bandages of any kind yourself is that you can tighten them down to tight and cut off circulation, damaging the leg. I’d stick to splint boots. You don’t have to get them, but other types of boots are rear splint boots and slider pads. These wouldn’t have anything to do with what you need, but the rear splint boots serve the purpose of protecting the back legs, but would only be needed with a goofy horse or one doing strenuous excercise where he might kick his own back leg. Sliders are for horses that would damage their rear fetlocks by sliding on them, such as reiners, or horses with bad conformation where their fetlocks are set low and they may skin them coming down a steep hill. I’d personally just get front legacy boots, but you can decide what you need. Each horse is different.

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Yea sure I love to help people.
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And sorry that my e-mail didnt work I must have typed it wrong.
I might not be able to list them all so at the end I will give you some
links.
But here’s some more anyway.
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*The ones you buy may look childish so you can make them better but
fixing them up at home.
*Find most of these buy costumes at any halloween store in the older
kids section and that where you can find the more mature version.

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*You can find really cute ones at any store or you can get a cute white
dress for the angel and get some long yellow pipe cleaners for the
halo.
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glitter.
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from a local craft store.

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everything in a cute pink, like boots, a hat, Sparkly pants, a cute vest or
shirt, and a rope purse.

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*A cute side purse.
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-A school girl(buy or homemade)
*Get a school uniform from the store and make yourself look sweet.
*Basically same as the nerd but minus the glasses and nerdy stuff make
it a sexier school girl costume.
*Like a plaid skirt and vest like he other one but with a shorter skirt
and better colors like pink.

-A Indian girl(buy or homemade)
*Get a tan long one sleeve dress that wraps around and a matching tan
bandana around your forehead with feathers and beads.
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Okay i thinks thats a little over whelming to read so heres the link.
Most of them I thought of myself but heres some more:
http://anniescostumes.com/index.htm
http://www.anytimecostumes.com/
http://www.halloweenexpress.com/?gclid=CIGTg53DjI8CFREDWAodgD8BfQ
http://www.costumesupercenter.com/
Good luck finding a costume.
Tell me what you decide to be and have a great time!
Happy Halloween!

Wow! Great tips! Thanks so much for the tips! It is so generous of you to take your time to post this and we all greatly appreciate it! I was looking for a costume idea, and you helped me find one! Thanks so much! ♥

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