EasyCare Fit Kit Tips

What should you look for in a good fit?

1. The perfect boot size can be pushed on the hoof, but It should take a bit of effort. You should feel the shell flex as it goes over the hoof.
   
2. The boot will be snug around the hoof wall and no gaps will appear. All portions of the shell will be below the hairline.
   
3. The V at the front of the shell should expand like the shell in the photo.
   It should be very difficult to fit a hoof pick between the shell and the hoof.
   
4. The boot should fit snug and will be difficult to pull off the hoof. A good fit will give you the impression that the shell will stay on the foot without glue or without a gaiter. It should fit like a “Glove”.
   
5. The hairline at the heel of the horse should be no more than 1/2 an inch above the shell. Keep in mind that if the shell fits over or close to the rear hairline, you can always trim your boots down. (Please do not trim the Fit Kit boots!)

What should you look for in a poor fit?

1. Gaps (small or large) can be seen between the upper boot portion and the hoof.
   
2. The V in the front of the shell does not expand. Viewing the photo below the V on the left boot has failed to expand (poor fit). The V on the right has expanded and is a good fit.
   
3. A long heel (a heel that measures more than 1/2 an inch above the shell at the rear hairline). A horse with long heels may have success with the Easyboot Glue-On shell but will not have success with the Easyboot Glove.

What can you do to turn a bad fit into a good fit?

1. Have your horse trimmed by a hoof care professional. Make sure they are conscious about barefoot trimming methods, toe length and heel length.
   
2. Chances are good that after trimming you will have success with the Fit Kit.
   Some feet are not the right shape and don’t have the correct angles for the Easyboot Glove and Easyboot Glue-On.
3. Don’t worry, an Easyboot, Easyboot Epic, Easyboot Edge or Easyboot Bare will be a more adjustable hoof boot option and most likely fit.