Why Use Hoof boots
Cavallo Hoof Boots offer excellent protection and support, enabling your equine companion to navigate various surfaces comfortably. These boots are designed to fit snugly, provide shock absorption and reduce the risk of injuries during exercise. They also offer comfort for equines recovering from laminitis by ensuring that your horse or pony remains comfortable and pain-free.
Step 1 - Prepare The Hoof
- For accurate sizing, be sure to take your measurements after a fresh trim.
- Bush and clean the hoof carefully so that the entire foot and buttress lines are clearly visible.
- Use a ruler or tape measure with increments as small as 1/16 of an inch (or down to the millimetre for metric rulers). Measure precisely.
Step 2 - Measure The Length
- It is important to place the '0' of your measuring tape securely against the tip of the toe. Run the measuring tape straight down the centre of the hoof towards the heel.
- Locate the hard points of the heel (the buttress) and measure to where these two emerge. Do not include the heal bulbs. Record the length or take a photo.
- The length measurement often indicates the sole size necessary, but take hoof width measurements as well, to confirm that you have chosen the correct sole shape for your horse: Regular or Slim.
- Don't hold your measuring tape at an angle.
- Don't leave any part of the measuring tape extended over the edge of the toe.
Step 3 - Measure The Width
- Using the same measuring tape, place the '0' at the edge of your horses hoof and run it straight and level across the widest point of the hoof. Make sure the measuring tape is snug against the side of the hoof. Record the width measurement or submit photo.
- If your horse's hoof measurement is greater than the hoof length measurement, choose your horse's Cavallo boot size Regular sole shape, based on the width measurement and not length measurement.
- Don't hold your measuring tape at an angle.
- Don't leave any part of the measuring tape extended over the edge.
Step 4 - Taking Measurement Photos
- Make sure you are in a well-lit area and that the entire clean foot is visible in your photos. Make sure the measuring tape is places flat on the foot. Always begin at the zero mark. Keep the measuring tape in a straight line.
- Top Tip: We recommend getting assistance so it is easier to take the photo while holding the foot and measuring tape.
Step 5 - Size Each Individual Hoof
- Repeat the measuring process described above for all hooves. Not all the hooves on the same horse will be the same size.
Choosing Sole Width
- Regular Sole: Length and width measurements are the same or fairly equal.
- Slim Sole: The width measurement is 6mm (1/4") less than the length measurement.
