hoof boots, measurements and variation!

[Foxford]

Righto, short story is we're 7months into a barefoot transition and last month we got a mega abscess! I don't think it's anything management related, just unlucky. There have been 3 others on the yard on as many months and vet said they're everywhere! Anyway, there is some poor quality sole that's now growing out and vet & podiatrist have recommended hoof boots in the short term. Only problem is, I've measured the great big mud splashers and in front he is 2cm longer than he is wide after a fresh trim. Alarm bells are ringing when I look at the cavallo sport sizing as they're only designed to be 5mm narrower in the width. Are his toes too long or is this normal? Will try and get some photos - he's 16.2 and a middle weight so generally big boned and hooved!

Any thoughts welcome!

 

[Kikke]

What I would do is email Liz at the hoof bootique!
She has lots of knowledge and is very helpful.
She helped me really well when I needed boots. Mine is on renegates but her hoofs are almost completely round.

 

[Cheiro1]

The easyboot back-country's may suit, I think they are designed for longer and thinner feet

 

[Leo Walker]

Cavallo Sports fit mine, even when they techincally shouldnt! Hes at least 2cms longer than wider, probably more, but I dont have the measurements to hand. The ones he wears shouldnt be long enough or narrow enough, but they fit like glove and he wore them for months with no issues, so they may be worth looking at