Hoof Boots

Are Hoof boots right for you? Which type

Here is some criteria to assess whether your horse is a good candidate for successfully using hoof boots.

  • If your horse is comfortable in their home paddock/field/barnyard but needs the coverage when being ridden then riding boots could be a good option instead of shoes.
  • If your horse is recovering from lameness and is not comfortable then paddock boots would be a good option.
  • If your horse only has front shoes on but gets seasonal discomfort on the hinds then hind boots would help that.
  • It is recommended that horses get a break once a year from shoes for a reset. Hoof boots would help in this time to keep them comfortable.

When are Hoof boots not recommended?

There are a few criteria when hoof boots do not work.

  • Boots sizes follow a set ratio between hoof length, width and height. They also allow for a set parameter of hoof angle. Clearly they want their boots to fit as many horses as possible so the ratio is based on a ratio that will fit most horses. That leaves those horses that do not fit into that ratio.
  • If your horse is abnormally long or wide it can be very difficult to find a boot that will not clock around or fall off. Horses with abnormally short hoof height measurements will also not fit into the hoof boots without a serious rubbing issue.

Things that will make finding boots difficult

Here is some criteria to assess whether your horse is a good candidate for successfully using hoof boots.

  • Horses with nonsymmetrical hooves, a dished dorsal wall or abnormally upright or low angle will have less options for hoof boots that will fit successfully.
  • Draft horses have fewer options for hoof boot brands as many companies do not make such large sizes.

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