Woof Wear Medical Hoof Boot

Stress-free Poultice Protection!

Woof Wear’s Innovative Medical Hoof Boot is a unique close-fitting boot to keep poultices clean and dry.

It can be used in the stable or for turnout.

Riders love the simplicity of Woof Wear’s Medical Hoof Boot. A small amount of adhesive tape to hold the poultice in place is all that is needed before fitting the boot.

• Made from super-stretch Neoprene for a close fit
• Kevlar® inner sole for durability
• Non-Slip Rubber outsole
• Can be used with or without horseshoe
• Sold singly

Important:

Measure carefully – The Medical Hoof Boot should be a snug fit

Cover with an overreach boot – horses often stand on their own feet.

The Woof Wear Medical Hoof boot has been designed to fit closely around the hoof and be a stretch fit around the pastern. If this is achieved, the boot will not fall off and is less likely to be trodden on with the other foot.

To get the best out of your Medical Hoof Boot:

1. Overreaching
   Do not use the Medical Hoof Boot (MHB) in place of an overreach boot to prevent shoe loss. The MHB is not designed for this application and will not protect against overreaching.
   We always recommend that a deep overreach boot be used over the MHB to protect both the horse and the MHB from damage.
2. Measure, Measure, Measure…
   The MHB is designed to be a snug fit so it doesn’t fall off. If you do not measure accurately or buy a size too big it can result in damage to the MHB due to the boot being trodden on by the other foot.
   Measuring Rules:
   i) Measure width carefully before bandaging, with or without shoe
   ii) Choose size per guide (don’t go to next size up)
   iii) No need to add extra for dressings

Note – If your horse has specialist or remedial shoes, or large shoes such as Eggbars or Heartbars, you may need to go up a size to accommodate these. We recommend working with your farrier to ensure you get the most applicable size for your horse.

1. If your horse requires a poultice, put it on the affected area in the normal way and secure it in place with some adhesive bandage. You will not need to use additional materials to keep it in the place as the hoof boot will do this.
2. Undo the zip fully and open the boot up as much as possible.
3. Lift up the horse’s foot and pull the boot up and over the front of the hoof. Use the ‘V’ shaped indent (in the moulded part of the boot at the front) as a guide to where the middle of the boot is.
4. Once you have pulled the boot onto the foot, let the horse put his foot down as this will help push the foot further into the boot.
5. Ensure the boot is fitted centrally on the foot – you may find it easier to pick the foot back up and check that the moulded sole is straight and not crooked. If it appears crooked undo the zip, pick up the foot and gently swivel the boot around the foot until you are satisfied it is straight. The ‘V’ indent will help guide you with this.
6. Check that the edge of the foot reaches the side of the boot and the bulbs of the heels are also encased within the moulded area, and not overhanging it.
7. When happy with the fit, pull the zip up ensuring it is covered by the neoprene zip cover
8. The stretch neoprene upper should fit snugly around the pastern area to ensure no bedding or mud etc can get inside the boot. If the upper is too tight, it is unlikely you will be able to do the zip up fully and this will be an indication that you have the incorrect size.
9. If turning the horse out, ensure he is happy with the feel of the boot first. In the unlikely event the horse is nervous of the boot, walk him gently around his stable so that he can get used to it. They will soon realise it is comfortable and will not impede movement.