Hakemuslomake

Fitting form

Measure the length correctly

  • Clean the hooves thoroughly
  • Use a metric, rigid metal tape measure, where the numbers are clearly visible.
  • Place the zero at the toe, NOT at the heels. Make sure that the zero is right at the edge of the hoof wall.
  • Measure straight backwards through the centre of the hoof, NOT in an angle towards one heel.

Common mistakes when measuring the length:

  • Using a transparent ruler; measurements are not visible.
  • Placing the zero at the heels and measuring towards the toe; measurement will not be accurate.
  • Photo is blurry; it’s not possible to read the measurements accurately.
  • Hoof is dirty and the photo is blurry; it’s not possible to assess the hoof accurately.

Measure the width correctly

  • Clean the hooves thoroughly
  • Use a metric, rigid metal tape measure, where the numbers are clearly visible.
  • Place the zero at the widest part of the hoof. Make sure that the zero is right at the edge of the hoof wall.
  • Measure straight across the centre of the hoof, perpendicular to the centre line of the hoof. Make sure that the tape measure is not at an angle.

Common mistakes when measuring the width:

  • Using a transparent ruler; measurements are not visible.
  • Using a soft ruler and not placing the zero at the edge of the hoof wall; the measurements will inevitably be incorrect.
  • Hoof is dirty, and the whole hoof isn’t in the photo.
  • Hoof is wet and dirty; this makes correct assessment impossible.