How much air needs to be pumped into the air chamber?
A good way to gauge the right amount of air is, when you squeeze the air chamber between your thumb and forefinger, it should feel the consistency of a ripe plumb. Too much air will cause your horse to feel uncomfortable and may show signs of this by not standing still or lifting up the feet to take the pressure off. This procedure may take a few sessions to sort out. Once you have done the initial experimentation applying the boots should take no longer than a few minutes.