Fitting Equine Hoof Boots!

Do you keep your horse barefoot or are you interested in equine hoof boots? The Saddlery Shop is the country’s leading authority on booting barefoot horses, holding the largest stocks of hoof boots and accessories in the UK! So how do you find the right boots for your horse? There are many factors that should be taken into account when fitting boots,particularly the accuracy of the measurements. Fit is easily the most important factor in selecting boots and should not be taken lightly, a bad fit can cause a variety of issues such as rubbing, boot loss, and product failure. Follow these Top Tips to have Hoof Boot Success! 1.) Measure after a fresh trim 2.) Measure to the heel buttress line, not the heel bulbs 3.) If possible, use a metric ruler since millimeters are more precise than inches. 4.) Do NOT trace for an accurate view after the event; take pictures 5.) It also may be helpful to have someone else take measurements and compare them to your measurements. For more advice or to find the answers to your hoof booting queries why not contact the team at The Saddlery Shop? Our expert team are happy to help! To find out more visit the website and enter your details into one of our Hoof Boot Enquiry Forms.