Scoot Boots are the latest innovation in hoof boot technology and are superior and unique to any other horse boot on the market. Scoot Boots are constructed of a very strong thermo plastic urethane making them extremely robust and lightweight.
Unique Features and Benefits
Easy on easy off
Will not get soggy, heavy or wet when riding through muddy and wet terrain
Superb strength over all types of terrain
Superior traction
No cables or Velcro
Lightweight — only 250g
Great ventilation and breathability for hot climate riding
Excellent drainage
Easy to clean
Will fit hooves securely throughout a trimming cycle
no adjustment is required as the boot is secured by parts of the hoof that do not grow
What Accessories are included?
Included with each pair of Scoot Boots:
Four pastern straps in black (M00, M0, M1, M2 & M3 sizes have two) - includes the 2 already attached to your boots.
Two Trail Gaiters
Two spare black front closure straps (M00, M0, M1, M2 & M3 sizes have one)
Six spare knob hooks plus screws (M00, M0, M1, M2 & M3 sizes have three)
See below for a great video on how to put your new scoot boots on:
and most importantly - How to check your fit video:
The terms “barefoot trimming” or a “natural trim” are used to describe a trimming method which replicates the shape of a wild horse’s hoof where the horse had been running free over large areas of rocky, sandy terrain. It has been shown that these wild horses, with very low heels, short rolled toes and wide, flat, hard frogs are less prone to hoof and lower leg injuries compared to domesticated shod horses.
The images below show a ‘naturally’ trimmed and highly functional hoof suitable for Scoot Boots.
MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Once your horse’s hooves have been trimmed correctly:
With a ruler or tape measure, measure theLENGTHfrom theREDline at the tip of the toe to theREDline at the rear of the hoof at the very end of the heel buttresses (to ensure you have located this position run a rasp across both heels and the correct measuring point is the last part of the heels that physically makes contact with the rasp before the heels drop away towards the collateral grooves)
Scoot Boot sizes increase in 5mm increments, so if your measurement is 2mm or less past the end of the heel buttresses, then select the size closest to theREDbuttress line. For example, if your measurement indicates your hoof length is 122mm in length then you select size 3, (which is 120mm). If your measurement is 3mm over the 120mm measurement, then select the next size up (which is 125mm, and a size 4).
Step 2
Measure theWIDTHof the hoof at the widest part and select the correctWIDTH.
Step 3
Now that you have the LENGTH and the WIDTH of the hoof:
Proceed to the size chart and select the Scoot Boot size closest to your horse’s hoof measurements.
If you have one hoof smaller than the other select the boot size that matches the largest hoof.
Our Scoot Boots are designed to allow for growth between trims. Do not select the next size up when measuring your horse’s hooves after a barefoot trim.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
When you are ready to boot up:
Ensure front closure straps are undone and the security strap is detached from one side on the rear of the boot
Pick up the hoof with the sole facing upwards in the trimming position and slip the hoof toe first into the boot
Pull the rear of the boot over the bulbs and place the hoof onto the ground
Step 2
The hoof should slip comfortably into the boot (If the hoof does not slip comfortably into the boot or the front of the boot is being forced open then you have either selected a size too small or you need to give your horse a correct trim)
Secure the front closure straps
When the horse is standing upright, with its legs at 90 degrees, secure the security strap around the pastern and ensure that it is loose enough to be able to place two fingers between the strap and the pastern
If you cannot place two fingers between the strap and the pastern, loosen the security strap another hole
