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BOOT FITTING

1
Open the 2 large Velcro straps and stick them at the front of the boot.
2
Open the check tab at the back of the boot.
3 Place inside the boot any compound with which you wish to treat the foot, adding water is not required however it does help the sparing effect which is created by the sole as the animal moves.
4 Pull the boot onto the hoof it should fit snuggly, further bandaging is not required. Allow the horse to place the hoof on the ground, then do up the check tab.
5
The check tab should be done up as firmly as possible.
6 The two main straps are then secured one at a time, again as firmly as possible.
7
The neoprene has enough give that circulation will not be affected, the boot and the hoof should be inspected regularly.
8 The boot is not designed to be worn for long periods, unless the animals movement is restricted.(stabled or boxed). whenever possible the hoof should be allowed to air to aid in healing.
9
The boot should be washed in cold water or hosed out and allowed to dry out of direct sunlight, before storing for further use.

BOOT USES

1 Drop box boots, to put on the animal prior to surgery to avoid damage to expensive surgical mats, and help protect the surgical staff from the occasional kick during the animals unconsciousness.
2 As a remedial aid to the drawing of stone bruises, epsom salts or the like being placed in the boot and allowing the foot to sweat any built up mucus or infection out. the boot can be used for long periods with regular inspections, and provided that the animals movement is restricted. This is mainly because the cushioning effect makes the animal feel secure enough to carry on normal boisterous activity without effect to the injury.
3 The boots have been used effectively to put hardening solutions on newly shod feet prior to track work which helps the initial workouts on different surfaces.
4 On slippery surfaces such as aeroplane deck crates it helps avoid knocks to the hoof and slipping and sliding, and offers some help in preventing damage to the animal if they paw at the surface from anxiety.
5 Live serving of mares, protection of the stallion if hobbles are not worn by the mare, and indeed if the stallion is shod, and only serves periodically then the boots can protect a mare from sharp hooves or shoes.
6 If the airprene boots are worn to aid tendon injuries, the cushioning effect is obvious, the animals seem to return to normal natural patterns of movement more quickly.
7 The boots allow for sweating or letting any injury breathe, in most cases the boot, because of its snug fit, can be a substitute for expensive bandages.
8 The boot can be hosed out and left to dry for future use, the boot seams to stimulate the mental and physical healing of the animal, it allows normal movement, and helps the animal carry on with normal habits.

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