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hoof wall edges are exactly
that…
SHARP
… and can cut the flesh of
opposing legs, damage the hoof boots, and are more prone to
chipping. Ask your farrier to perform a proper mustang roll or at the very
least, rasp the sharp edge off with a simple bevel shape. Take note that the
mustang roll should go all the way to the heels. The hoof in the example
photos does not have a mustang roll all the way to the heels in order to
improve clarity and understanding of the rearmost point of weight bearing.
Renegade® Hoof Boots should
NOT be fitted tightly! The Heel Captivator is
the main means of boot retention, not a tight-fitting boot shell. A
Renegade® which fits the hoof perfectly would of course be preferred,
however, due to hoof growth, will simply be too small tomorrow. Somewhat
loosely-fitting Renegades are just as likely to be successful in most
situations.
Without a doubt, experience has shown that a boot which fits loose is more
stable than a boot which fits too tight. If the boot shell does not fit easily
onto the hoof, or if you cannot seat the toe into the boot with a tap from the
palm or your hand, the boots are too tight.
Understand that as hooves grow longer, they also get wider. If the width of
your horse’s hoof is exactly the same as a particular boot size, you should
consider the trimming interval of your horse and how long they grow
between trims and decide whether or not you should go up one boot size to
allow for said growth.
Many boot users groom the hooves with a rasp each time before installing
boots which helps to maintain a good fit and promotes a healthy hoof.
Step 2: Length
Now compare the measured hoof length to that of the boot length in the
chart. The hoof in the example photos measures 4-
1/2″ long, which is 1/2″
shorter than the size 0 boot. This means about
1/2″ of boot base will be
sticking out past the rearmost point of weight bearing.
For most types of riding, the extra 1/2″ of boot base length is not a problem,
but we do offer a free
Cutback Option, which shortens the boot base about