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Best boots for beach runs?

Hi everyone!

I would like to hear people's opinions on their favorite boots (and why) for a week holiday of sandy beach riding. My horse won't tolerate bare front feet for any trail riding (he'd ouch on a tiny seashell), but backs can go either way. I usually have Epics for all 4, but the front are worn and still with winter studs until I decide what to try next. I'm looking at using my studs, grips, Old Macs G1, or more Epics for this trip. How is the traction of plain Epics or the possibility of sand collecting in the Old Macs and rubbing his coronets and pasterns raw? Too much traction? Too little?

What do others that do beach ride more often prefer? Are both front and rear boots needed? My horse is afraid of slippery footing, being from Spain. Security in dry sandy deep footed hills is important for him until some day he becomes more trail savvy and confident. I too know nothing of traction or lack of it needed for beach sand and dunes, being a land lover and afraid of water more than my horse. :-))

Thanks for the input!

Jen