How to fit the Swiss Horse Boot?
First, the hoof has to be trimmed , greaseless and thoroughly cleaned. b) Pull the Boot over the hoof using a slightly twisting motion left-right-left etc This procedure should initially not be too smooth. In case that the twisting fitting motions are too difficult you may use a hammer preferably a wooden or rubber one and hit the Boot firmly in the toe area later in the below the heel area. It is essential that the toes fit into the Boot`s front area and the heel must fit into the Boot. Then allow the horse to step firmly into the Boot. Now, test manually how snugly the hoof fit into Boot and if both toe and heel fit snugly the fitting is considered optimal. In the event, however, that there are air-bubbles in the boot or that the toes do not fit tightly in the toe part of theBoot despite full pressure applied in a standing position of the animal, the following modifications need to be made: To correct the angle ratio, a hairdryer (1500 to 2000 Watt) is required to warm up the inside
