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!

    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…

    Barefoot horse trail riding canter in pink Flex Boots

    3 steps to successful barefoot horse trail riding

    Here are three things to consider before embarking on barefoot horse trail riding. So you love trail riding and want to do it with your…

    Hoof cracks, other summer hoof problems, and how to fix them

    As seasons change, the horse’s hooves adjust as best they can to whatever the current climate and the horse’s living environment is like. In summer…

    4 steps to choosing the best hoof boots for your horse

    Updated: Jan 6 When it comes to barefoot horses and hoof boots, you might feel a bit overwhelmed with all the different options out there. In…

    How should the Flex Hoof Boot shell fit the hoof?

    You’re about to purchase hoof boots for your horse, but the boot market is a jungle and you want to make sure that you don’t…

    How to choose between Flex Boot classic and wide – the new wide hoof boot style

    Updated: Jul 13, 2023 In our previous blog, we talked about the new Flex Boot WIDE, why we designed a wide hoof boot and answered some…

    Introducing Flex Boot WIDE for round hooves

    Updated: Jul 13, 2023 We now have a wide version of Flex Boots available! Flex Boot WIDE has all the great benefits and features of the…

    How to take great hoof photos

    Taking hoof photos might sound simple, but doing it well is a true art form. When done incorrectly, even slight changes in angle, lighting, or…