Hoof boots are ordered and fit like a glove upon arrival. Let’s say that hoof measurements are taken four to five weeks after a trim, and the hoof measures 125mm wide and 130mm long. Now let’s look at the problem from the other end. While a negative experience is understandably frustrating, keep in mind that it’s not a problem with the hoof boot if we’re now asking that same #1 boot to fit a different hoof. The experience will now be less than positive.

The #1 boot will now be quite difficult to apply and won’t fit correctly. The unwanted flare could add 10%-20% to the width of the hoof and increase the width from 115mm to 125mm or 130mm. If this hoof is not maintained and trimmed, though, the hoof will flare and toe will grow. Based on these measurements, this hoof fits snugly into a #1 Easyboot Glove Soft. A well-maintained and trimmed #1 hoof is 115mm wide and 125mm long. The Easyboot Glove Soft is a great example. As the hoof changes more and more from the original measurements over time, it is less likely that the hoof boot selected based on the original measurements will continue to fit well and provide a positive experience. Moving forward, unless the hoof is maintained and trimmed, it will quickly change and become a different size/shape than the original measurements. If a hoof is measured and a hoof boot is sized for that hoof based on the measurements, the fit and corresponding experience will be positive. If a hoof boot doesn’t fit, how can you expect your horse and hoof boot to perform?Īlthough I still believe a correct fit to be one of the biggest factors in hoof boot success, I now believe that hoof trimming and/or lack of trimming to be an equal contributing factor to success. I’ve even compared fit in a hoof boot to location in real estate. In the past, I viewed the fit as the biggest factor in a successful hoof boot experience. What are the factors that best determine whether a hoof boot will work successfully for both the horse and the rider?

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