Ask the Vet - Should my horse wear boots in turnout?

In this excerpt from the March 2020 episode ( of Ask the Vet, Dr. Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer a viewer question about whether or not it is ok for a horse to wear boots in turnout. Dan and Dr. Gray discuss the reasons why a horse would wear boots in the first place, different types of boots your horse could wear, and things to consider when deciding which boots are right for your horse.

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Ask the Vet - Pros and cons of all day turnout:

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