Choosing a boot style

Fit is undoubtedly the most important factor when selecting a hoof boot, the second most important is to choose a boot style suitable for the type of work the rider wants to do with their horse. If the horse’s hoof will fit more than one style of boot, the information below should help you choose which boot is best for the purpose you need it for. If in doubt, contact your local retailer or us direct for assistance and advice (please have your horses measurements in mm after a fresh trim to hand, along with the size and style boot you are using).

1. General hacking/ schooling/ pleasure riding (upto 25 miles a week)
   Easyboot Glove, Boa Horse Boot, Old Mac’s original or G2, Easyboot Edge, Easyboot Epic, Easyboot Bare, Easyboot.
2. Endurance/ Long distance rides or races (over 25 miles a week)
   Easyboot Glove, Easyboot (easy foam is recommended to help keep them on), Easyboot Epic, Easyboot Bare, Easyboot Glue-On, Easyboot Edge.
3. Multi-day use (without removal overnight)/ Holidays/ Competition
   Easyboot Glue-On, Easyboot with Easyfoam.
4. Therapeutic Boots / Injury
   Easyboot, Easyboot RX, Easysoaker.
5. Jumping/ Hunting/ Eventing
   (For competitive use, check rules with the appropriate body) Old Mac’s original or G2 for short distances, Easyboot Epic, Easyboot Bare. The Easyboot Glove, Glue-On and Edge are in their early stages of testing for these disciplines but so far also look favourable.
6. Driving
   (For competitive use, check rules with the appropriate body) Most boots are suitable, fit is the most important factor. Boas and Old Mac’s original or G2 are best for short distances, Easyboot pics or Bares for longer distances.
7. Deep mud/ Snow
   The Easyboot Grip is ideal for deep, wet and soft going or any appropriate boot fitted with Easyboot studs.
8. Hoof protection in case of a lost shoe
   Easyboot, Easyboot Epic are ideal for ease of use and the ability to purchase them singularly, but any appropriately sized hoof boot can be used.