Fit is Everything

The saying that best describes hoof boot success is "fit, fit, fit". We believe the biggest determining factor in hoof boot success is indeed fit. That said, how do you know if a boot will fit?

1. Use the EasyCare measuring and sizing instructions to determine boot size. Do your measurements correspond to the size charts? If your measurements are similar to the size charts, your chances of a snug fit are good. If your measurements do not correspond (foot is wider than long, length and width measurements fit into different sizes), chances are you will not have a snug tit and EasyCare hoof boots are not right for your horse.

2. Before a boot is tightened the boot should be snug. You should not be able to turn or twist the boot.

3. After tightening. the boot should be a close fit around the hoof wall. Horse boots should not have large gaps or voids between the hoof wall and the boot.

4. You know when running shoes or hiking boots fit your own feet. Use the same type of logic when selecting a hoof boot for your horse

Riding boots do not fit well on some hoof types. EasyCare hoof boots are not recommended for some types and shapes of feet. If your horse has one of the conditions below, your horse is probably not a good candidate for hoof boots.

1. A hoof with excessive flair.

2. A hoof that is wider than long. A very round hoof that has a length that equals the width is also hard to fit. Old Mac's Originals are the only boots in our line that fit a hoof that is wider than long.

3. A hoof with long heels (high in the heels) or one who is extremely low in the heels.

4. A hoof that is clubbed or irregular in shape due to injury, scarring, etc.

5. If you have doubts about sizing or fit. please call us and let us help you.


What can you do if your horse does not fit well in the current EasyCare hoof boot range?

1. Have a hoof care professional trim your horses feet and follow their recommendations for care. Many feet improve and change under regular trimming performed by a good hoof care professional.

2. EasyCare is looking at adding a "Wide" version of many of our popular designs. The wide version will be perfect for those round feet

How to Measure for Boots

1. After a fresh trim, measure the width of the hoof across the bottom at the widest point.

2. Measure the length of the hoof from the toe to the buttress line of the heel. The buttress line is the farthest weight bearing point of the heel where the hoof wall ends. Do not include the heel bulbs in the measurement.

Measuring for Hoof Width	Measuring for Hoof Length

3. Compare your measurement with the appropriate size chart. Please note that each boot style has its own unique size chart.

4. Ideally. the length and width measurement will fit into the same size. If the length and width measurements indicate different sizes, select the larger size. If the width and length measurements are different by more than one size, your selected boot style is not recommended.*

Be sure to check your measurements against an alternative boot in the EasyCare line-another style may accommodate your horse's hoof shape better.

Note: {f you are fitting an Easyboot Glue-On or Glove, width and length must fall into the same size category.