You boot the horses’ feet as pairs, and as the front feet are usually a different shape from the hinds, you will find one style and size of boot will fit the front feet and often a different style and/or size will suit the hinds. With a well fitted hoof boot, you can forget about it once it’s on a badly fitted hoof boot will cause no end of trouble, you will wish you had never bought it.įirst you need to measure your horse’s hooves (see our guide on How to Measure and Photograph for Hoof Boots HERE). Once you have your measurements, look through the information below for our recommendations of the best hoof boots to consider for your horses’ shape.
You may not end up with the hoof boot you had hoped for, but it is much more important to choose a boot that fits your horse. As each type of hoof boot generally fits a slightly different shape and/or size of hoof, you should therefore be able to find a good boot that is suited to your horse. Versatile shock absorption, cushioning and support.įirm (red) - Most durable.The number of hoof boots on the market has increased dramatically over the last few years. Soft (green) - Ultra-cushioning for the tender-footed horse in rehab horses who are not moving around a lot. The NEW comfort pads are a one-size-fits-all, are universal and can be trimmed easily with scissors to fit into your Scoot Boots, Cavallo Boots or Easycare Boots! They are available in two thicknesses ( 6mm and 12mm) and three densities ( soft, medium and firm). Comfort Pads are an excellent way to help the horse owner successfully transition a horse from shod to barefoot.
The pads can also be used to help improve the fit of the boots while at the same time providing cushioning, additional protection, and frog support to the hoof. We have found that Eas圜are Comfort Pads are especially beneficial for any horse that is ridden. These pads increase heel comfort so that all horses sound or unsound are encouraged to move correctly.
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