Hoof Care Guidance

Boot use

What to keep in mind when using hoof boots & how to use our boots correctly

    Barefoot horse wearing Flex Boots moving freely on natural terrain.

    Rethinking Horse Care: The Philosophy Behind Flex Boots

    Discover the philosophy behind Flex Boots, the flexible barefoot horse boots designed for natural hoof care, rehabilitation, and endurance riding. Learn how holistic hoof care…

    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.

    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.

    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…

    Endurance riding on barefoot horse

    In this blog post, we delve into the world of endurance riding by interviewing one of our happy customers, Jessica from Scotland. Hi Jessica! To…

    A barefoot dressage horse

    This blog post is an interview with Maria Fraser-Baggström, a dressage rider and trainer from Finland. Maria rides at a high-level with her dressage horses…

    Adding studs to Flex Boots in winter

    Let us show you how to make the most of your Flex Boots in winter time! As winter is fast approaching the northern hemisphere, it’s…

    How long do Flex Boots last?

    This article was written by Léa, who is one of our wonderful Flex Boots customers from France.  When you ask the question “how long do…

    Hoof boots for turnout

    Updated: Jul 3, 2023 Sometimes horses need hoof boots for turnout. The reasons for this can be many: it might be that in the wintertime the…

    Achieving comfort in foot sore horses

    Updated: Apr 28, 2021 My horse has low grade laminitis!!! Having a foot sore horse on hard ground and on stones is worrying to an owners.…