Old Mac's G2 Multi Purpose Horse Hoof Boots

I am very pleased with the Easy Care Old Macs! I had other boots that were much more difficult to put on.

I have a retired horse in my back yard who had horrible feet and is basically crippled without shoes. Unfortunately he can't keep shoes on. He now lives in these mac boots and thinks he's so cool strutting around!

Bought these for my 23 year old gelding, to help with the transition from shoes to going barefoot - he was very sore for quite some time but was much more comfortable using these boots in the beginning for turnout and then a few weeks later I was even able to ride him using these boots. A much better alternative to shoes! Only issue I had was with the buckle keepers - one was ripped off within days of use.

This is my first pair of boots & these were recommended to me by my farrier. I couldn't be happier. The boots are very well made, durable & fit my TB/Perch mix perfectly!

I bought this product 2 weeks ago as my horse has foot issues. They lasted 5 days before ripping up : horse grazing 4 hrs a day, no shoes, in a grassy pasture. NOT what I expect for $170! The weakness is at the seams. I hope this is just a batch issue though the last ones broke after only 6 weeks ! However they are great when they work.

These are my second pair of old macs. I have purchased other types of boots and Old Macs are by far the best. They stay on the best and I have yet to have one come off. I ride in the mud and have ridden in the state parks of north GA and all over Ohio in these boots. LOVE THEM!

My draft x has very large and very round feet. We needed some boots for trail riding and these were the only ones that would fit his feet (sizes 10 & 11). As luck would have it, these are magnicient boots and fit his hooves perfectly! I have ridden on rocky, sandy and 5 inch deep mud trails at all three gaits and they have stayed on without rubbing or coming off. The gaitors provide good protection from the environment and keep debris from getting into the boot and rubbing. Make sure you measure your horses foot right after a hoof trim for the best possible. In fact, have your farrier do it. And make sure the gaitors are put on correctly and snugly. Too loose, and they can slide down. I can't express how grateful I am to EasyCare, Inc for making a rugged, properly sized boot for my big guy. I will only consider more boots from EasyCare, Inc in the future.

Selecting the right boot for the horse is a trial and error process. My half draft has gone through a number of different boots unsuccessfully, while his feet have "remodeled" to a healthier shape. He now fits the Size 9 Old Mac G2 perfectly on his front hooves, with no twisting. I've used EasyBoot products off and on since 1979 and I think the quality of the sole material is superior to some other brands. Pros: Good traction and durability, fairly user friendly under most circumstances, STAY ON THE HOOF. Cons: They can rub the heel bulbs if the provided gaiters are not used. The larger boots have needed longer pastern straps, and also on the larger boots, it would be nice to have an extra "keeper" to run the heel straps through, to keep them from riding up, and the heel straps themselves have needed lengthening. I would like to see EasyCare replace the leather heel straps with longer BioThane straps. These are modifications I can do - others may not be able to. Also, I think it would be nice if the boot makers of LARGER boots would take into consideration the extra weight/force applied by big horses and put a little more sole under the boot. But we're lucky to have the option of booting even larger horses and allowing them to go barefoot most of the time. I am extremely happy to have the G2 available for my half Clyde. One last thing: The boots come in "right" and "left" - I have found, at least on the fronts, that the boots can be swapped. This adds life to the boots, as my horse tends to wear the outside heel more heavily than the inside.

My post navicular surgery horse requires pads. She is one of those that keeps pulling traditional shoes off after a few days. I've tried 2 other competitor brands without success because they always end up flying off while riding or they twist around . These G2 are GREAT. Don't come off in sucking mud, water or rocky paths. They stay on at all 3 gaits and have kept my mare's soles from getting stone bruises. Easy to get off and on and don't twist around like the others did. They don't hinder her movement and she is more sure footed.

We bought about 10 pair of these in several sizes about 2 years ago and we use them ever since on regular basis (1-2 times a week) on trail rides in rocky terrain. PROS They are easy to put on and you can adjust them to the hoof with 2 straps, so even if 2 horses with different shaped hoofs share one pair, they'll fit. The material is very sturdy (but not stiff) and fit good to a regular (oval) shaped horse hoof without turning. They also stay on the hoof, if you hit a mud hole up to the fetlock. CONS They are not cheap and if your horse is clumsy and steps on the boot, the outside strap could rip out of the lash or the front rivets could rip.

I made sure to measure correctly and these boots fit my horse well. Never had issues and I ride back country. I trim on a usual 8 week cycle. Occasionally 7 weeks so they fit better. He never minds them. I bought studs for winter too!

THANKS FOR WORKING WITH ME ON MY EXCHANGE! BOOTS ARE HERE CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THEM ON

my horse has tender soles and cannot go out on the trail even with shoes on I purchased these to fit over his shoes and they are working great

Have used them several times. Easy to apply. Good protection for my barefoot horse.

I had a pair of these sent out to me in New Zealand and have to say I have been very happy so far. Only use them for road riding (mixed shingle and seal) and my mare is moving much more happily. She adapted almost instantly ... put them on for the first time and off she went like she'd been wearing them for ages. Can honestly recommend them to anyone just thinking about trying them. Only downside was the high cost of shipping to NZ ... no fault of Valley Vet Supply

These are my first boots..I usually just have my horses shod. But a last minute fundraiser ride came up and I needed hoof protection fast! I had tried the older model a friend of mine has, and they seemed to do the job...so I bought the newer model. They take a little getting used to (for me and my horse) but they worked great! They recommend breaking them in slowly for a horse not used to them, but my gelding wore them the first time for a 5 hr. trail ride. No problems! I would have marked them a 5 star rating, but I have only used them a few times so far. Maybe after a year of abuse on the trails, I will see how they hold up and change the rating.

We own 5 pairs of Old Mac's and love them (1 set for each of our horses). We rode 18 miles in rock in 1 day and the boots work GREAT! We love them!

I have a horse with white line disease and he is missing a large portion of his hoof wall. He is wearing a special shoe that is barely on due to the portion that is cut out. He cannot lose his shoe! I bought these boots, which he wears over his shoes and he can now get turned out. Since the boots stay on, the shoe stays on. He is an ex-racehorse and can really run around the field. Without these boots, he would have to be on stall rest for months until the foot grows out. Highly recommend these boots! I'm using them in a more therapeutic way and couldn't be happier!

This is the 4th pair I have bought for my two horses over the last couple of years. I don't ride enough over stony ground to justify shoeing so this is a great option. They stay on crossing creeks and slogging thru mud, wear very well and I have never had them cause chafing or sores.

I bought these to use on the Sheriff's Mounted Patrol. We ride on concrete and slick asphalt. These boots kept my horse from slipping where horses with regular shoes were unable to go. I thought these would allow for the correct movement of the foot vs. using borium tipped nail, which can be very hard on a horse's joints if used on a regular basis. These old macs fit pretty well (I wish I would've ordered slightly smaller, but the comfort pads fixed that problem), and they are extremely easy to put on. Definitely use the gaitors! They keep the boots from rubbing your horses's bulb raw. All in all, I'm very happy with this boot and will continue to use them!