Hoof Care Guidance

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Our nifty quick guides written by professionals to help share knowledge of hoof care to the internet! If you’re interested in deeper knowledge, join our hoof care school that is a more structured way to take care of your horses hooves!

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    Why Are My Horse’s Hooves So Wide (And Should I Be Worried)?

    Sometimes wide hooves are perfectly healthy. Other times, they’re a sign that your horse needs extra support and care. Discover expert tips on identifying healthy…

    Long Toes, Boot Fit, and Horse Welfare

    Healthy hooves are essential for horses to be able to move with confidence and comfort, with or without hoof protection. When a hoof has ideal…

    Flex Hoof Boots Care Guidelines

    By following these tips, you’ll help ensure your horse stays healthy and happy, and that both of you can enjoy the full benefits of Flex…

    Increasing activity levels of a barefoot horse, and how it affects the hooves 

    What to consider when increasing your horse’s activity levels, and how it affect their hoof health.

    Spring and exfoliating soles on horse hooves

    In this blog, we’ll explore why exfoliating soles happen in springtime, what a retained sole is, and how to keep your horse comfortable and healthy…

    How to replace ball rivets with flat rivets in your Flex Boots

    By following these steps, the flat rivets will be securely and properly fitted.

    What are Flex Boots?

    In this blog post, we give you a concise introduction to the Flex Boots products, so that you can choose the right boots for your…

    What makes Flex Hoof Boots different?

    When we started to design hoof boots, horse welfare was the number one priority for us. It’s the driving force in all our product development,…

    Laminitis – here’s what you need to know

    This blog covers what laminitis is, how to recognise it, its causes and symptoms, and why early treatment is crucial. Additionally, we discuss how Flex…

    Pads in hoof boots for barefoot horses and ponies

    Do I need pads in hoof boots?

    Learn about why and when to use pads in hoof boots, to provide your horse the ultimate hoof protection and comfort.

    How a trim affects the boot fit

    You might have heard us say that Flex Boots are designed for horses whose hooves are trimmed anatomically correctly. But what does that mean? Some…

    Horse riding in mud – is it possible with a barefoot horse?

    Mud is unavoidable for many equestrians at this time of year. It’s not just annoying and messy – it can seriously prohibit your horse’s exercise…