Fitting guide
Is the fit correct? A good fit is important so that the boots stay secure throughout the ride. Follow the steps below before riding in new boots. Measurements and sizes are in the size chart, and more videos on the page Instruction videos. Need help assessing the fit? Email photos of how the boots sit to info@scootboots.se.
How to put on the boots
Prepare the hoof and protect the boots
When you try the boots for the first time, do it on a rubber mat, a wooden board or a towel so they stay in mint condition. Put a sock or a plastic bag over the hoof. Boots that are damaged, dirty or visibly tried on can no longer be returned or exchanged.
In the video, certified barefoot trimmer and Scootboot sizing specialist Julia Stroh shows how to put on a pair of Scootboots.
2Open the front straps and the pastern strap
Pick up the hoof with the sole facing upwards and slip the toe of the hoof into the boot.
3Pull the rear of the boot over the bulbs and place the hoof on the ground
The boot should slip on comfortably without force, but feel snug.
4Close the front straps
Tip: use a clean hoof pick if the front straps are difficult to close.
5Secure the pastern strap
Fasten the strap around the pastern and make sure you can fit one finger between the strap and the pastern at the front.
Tip 1: if your horse is new to Scootboots, take it gently at first – just like shoes, the boots soften and adapt with use. Tip 2: use Trail Gaiters, especially for a horse that is new to boots or has sensitive skin.
How to check the fit
6Heel bulb test
You should be able to push a finger between the bulbs and the heel strap (the part that goes over the bulbs). It is fine if you have to press a little – Scootboots stretch slightly after the first use.
7Gap test
Check that the top of the boot sits securely against the hoof wall all the way round the sides. There should be a gap at the front; its size depends on the shape of the hoof.
8Front strap test
The front straps should be firmly tensioned when closed. If you cannot close them with a hoof pick, the boots are probably too small or the wrong model for the hoof.
9Wiggle test
Pick up the hoof and gently try to rotate the boot both ways. The boot should not turn or move on the hoof.
Julia shows how to check the fit
Do the four tests below with the boots on, then watch the video to see how the fit should look.
Want our help with the fit?
Email photos of how the boots sit on the hoof (from the front, the side and from behind) to info@scootboots.se and we will assess the fit free of charge.
