Did you know Hoof Boots Ireland stocks a wide range of accessories including colour straps & gaitors? Adding colour is a great way to match your current wardrobe and is super helpful if your horse wears both front and back and you need to distinguish the sizes. Scoot Boot Flex Boots Explora
Following my interview with Grassroots Gazette, I learned that my interviewer Oonah has two very adorable little miniature shetlands who she adopted through Cohb Rescue. She was hoping to increase their fitness and start long-lining them and due to previous health issues, it would be useful to have a set of hoof boots to keep …
Many of The Banshees of Inisherin’s cast members attended the Oscars last night, though one made an unexpected stage appearance — or at least, that’s what we were encouraged to believe they did. During the ceremony, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomed Jenny, the faithful friend of Colin Farrell’s Banshees character Pádraic, as he led a donkey …
Before we consider how many boots your horse may need, let’s take a look at the balance of the horse. Horses are naturally downhill, so their forelimbs support the majority of their weight. Because they carry between 60 and 65 percent of their weight up front, a horse puts more strain on its front limbs …
Explora Magic Hoof Boots are very well named because they fit like magic! We have been trying out a pair on our own horse and we are delighted with the fit and functionality of the boots. Designed in Spain, the Explora Magic Boot is incredibly adjustable, taking into account both heel height and hoof shape. …
This is one of the most common questions we are asked and while we would love to give you a straightforward answer, there is not a singular ‘BEST’ hoof boot. The question I suggest is “which is the most suitable hoof boot?” because the answer is dependent on the hooves we are fitting. So which …
I was delighted to be invited to interview with the Grassroots Gazette to share how hoof boots can support barefoot horses and give some helpful tips and advice. You can read the whole article for free
Dr. Jennifer Gill and Gabriella Lynn of the Western Kentucky University Equine Science Department (WKU) completed the first independent university study comparing hoof boots to traditional metal shoes. Results confirmed what those in the horse community have been witnessing for years. Hoof Boots benefit horses – by providing comfort, protection, shock absorption and minimizing potential hoof damage. The study, which …
Guest Blog with Nick Hill Nick Hill is a natural hoof care practitioner, trained with AANHCP and a registered instructor for Liberated horsemanship. He has close to 20 years experience in natural hoof care and shoeing. Facebook | Website What happens/ changes when you remove horse shoes? When you remove nailed-on metal shoes, the heart rate decreases, …
We are delighted to announce that Hoof Boots Ireland is officially a stockist with EasyCare Hoof Boots! About EasyCare Founded in 1970, EasyCare pioneered the first hoof boot marketed to the equine industry. To help reduce pain for a beloved family horse suffering from navicular disease, Dr. Neel Glass designed a comfortable, padded shoe as …