Item Description
A unique close fitting hoof boot designed to keep wounds, poultices and dressings clean. This boot is suitable for use in the stable and can be used on sensible horses in the paddock. The boot is designed using flexible and light materials to enable easy fitting and as a cost effective alternative to adhesive bandage and tape. Bearing this in mind exuberant horses and those having undertaken a period of box rest may damage the boot by standing on it or doing racing stops. In light of these situations you must always wear an overreach boot on top of the medical hoof boot or using a more traditional poultice for the first day turned out. We expect the boot to last 2-3 weeks under normal circumstances with many customers finding they last much longer. The boot is not indestructible and so is not guaranteed against breakage, due to the horse standing on the boot. Featuring a grooved sole for extra grip and a Kevlar® interior for durability it also has an asymmetric zip to give the boot a really close fit (and prevent it opening) stopping bedding and other debris from getting inside. Available in 10 different sizes, (please click on the fitting and sizing tabs above for more details) the boot is designed for use with or without a shoe. It can assist in a number of ailments to the foot such as abscesses, punctured sole or bruised sole. To get the best out of your Medical Hoof Boot: 1.Overreaching Do not use the Medical Hoof Boot (MHB) in place of an overreach boot to prevent shoe loss. The MHB is not designed for this application and will not protect against overreaching. If your horse is inclined to overreach, or stands on its own hooves, then an overreach boot should be used over the MHB to protect both the horse and the MHB from damage. 2.Measure, Measure, Measure The MHB is designed to be a snug fit so it doesnÂt fall off. If you do not measure accurately or buy a size too big it can result in damage to the MHB due to the boot being trodden on by the other foot. Measuring Rules: i) Measure width carefully before bandaging, with or without shoe ii) Choose size per guide (donÂt go to next size up) iii) No need to add extra for dressings The Woof Wear Medical Hoof boot has been designed to fit closely around the hoof and be a stretch fit around the pastern. If this is achieved, the boot will not fall off and is less likely to be trodden on with the other foot. Use the size guide (click 'Sizing' on the tabs above) to ensure you have the closest fit for your horse or pony. Note - If your horse has specialist or remedial shoes, or large shoes such as Eggbars or Heartbars, you may need to go up a size to accommodate these. We recommend working with your farrier to ensure you get the most applicable size for your horse. If it is your intention to use on both front, or hind feet, and your horse is particularly Âactive or a bit close in his action, the risk of standing on the boot with the opposite foot is higher due to the decreased distance between the two feet. In this case you can use an overreach boot over the top of the Medical Hoof Boot to protect it. 1. If your horse requires a poultice, put it on the affected area in the normal way and secure it in place with some adhesive bandage. You will not need to use additional materials to keep it in the place as the hoof boot will do this. 2. Undo the zip fully and open the boot up as much as possible. 3. Lift up the horseÂs foot and pull the boot up and over the front of the hoof. Use the ÂV shaped indent (in the moulded part of the boot at the front) as a guide to where the middle of the boot is. 4. Once you have pulled the boot onto the foot, let the horse put his foot down as this will help push the foot further into the boot. 5. Ensure the boot is fitted centrally on the foot  you may find it easier to pick the foot back up and check that the moulded sole is straight and not crooked. If it appears crooked undo the zip, pick up the foot and gently swivel the boot around the foot until you are satisfied it is straight. The ÂV indent will help guide you with this. 6. Check that the edge of the foot reaches the side of the boot and the bulbs of the heels are also encased within the moulded area, and not overhanging it. 7. When happy with the fit, pull the zip up ensuring it is covered by the neoprene zip cover 8. The stretch neoprene upper should fit snugly around the pastern area to ensure no bedding or mud etc can get inside the boot. If the upper is too tight, it is unlikely you will be able to do the zip up fully and this will be an indication that you have the incorrect size. 9. If turning the horse out, ensure he is happy with the feel of the boot first. In the unlikely event the horse is nervous of the boot, walk him gently around his stable so that he can get used to it. They will soon realise it is comfortable and will not impede movement. Hints and tips for fitting When fitting the boot you may find it easier to face the front of the horse and rest his leg on your knees  similar to how your farrier holds the foot when shoeing. This enables you to look down the front of the boot and use the ÂV indent as a guide to ensure the boot is not crooked when fitted. Ensure your horse is tied up securely and standing calmly when doing this. When using the correct size, the boot is a snug fit and should fit sleekly around the foot, bulbs of the heel and up the pastern. If the horse is sore from an abscess or bruised foot, the boot will offer some immediate relief as the soft padding from the sole will reduce pressure. If turning your horse out to pasture whilst wearing the Hoof Boot, ensure that the area is well drained, and for the benefit of your horse, as level as possible as this will further help to reduce discomfort. If the Hoof boot is fitted with the zip on the inside, and your horse is sensitive, thin skinned or inclined to brush, you may like to offer some extra protection to the opposite pastern. This can be something as simple as some adhesive bandage around the pastern, or a better option is to use Woof Wear Pastern Wraps. Made from breathable neoprene these will protect the area from the possibility of any rubs and are safe to leave on for long periods.
Postage / Delivery
All items are sent out by Royal Mail 2nd class which can take 1-7 working days. Unless you select a 24 hour courier.
Most orders if received by 12pm are dispatched the same day. Please note that we do not get post collections over the weekend for either services. We may mark as dispatched, but they will not leave us until the Monday.
We have capped our postage at £5.95, except for the following postcodes BT, JE, GY, PO, IM, IV, KW, PH, PA, AB 37-9, AB 38-9, AB 55 4, HS, ZE AND TR 21-25. These postcodes will be quoted individual.
EU and other overseas countries will be charged at cost, please contact us for a quote before buying.
Combined postage.
Please follow the instructions below for combined postage. When reaching the checkout if P & P is quoted over £5.95.
Do NOT pay for your items at this time.
Instead when you have finished shopping with us, just send us an email and we will combine your orders. Once we have completed this we will send you a single eBay invoice, confirming the individual items on the order, and the one single P & P fee of £5.95.
If you do make a mistake and accidentally pay more than £5.95 P & P, please just send us an email or drop us a line and we will amend this for you.
Contact Us
Our main point of contact for eBay is Jennifer who can be contacted via eBay Messages.
The eBay stock is held at our Wokingham branch and is not for sale in the shop due to it being end of lines.
Stock may be viewed there by prior arrangement.
Eileen Douglas Tackshops
Woods Farm
Easthampstead Road
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 3AE
Gawthorpes
Chequers Lane
Eversley Cross
Hampshire
RG27 0NR
About Us
We are a family run business that has been trading for over 25 years.
We run two shops in Berkshire & Hampshire and we are one of the largest UK independent retailers.
We offer a range of 10,000s products for you to choose from for yourself, your horse and stable yard.
We pride ourselves on our customer service and helpful members of staff.
Terms and Conditions
If you select credit card/debit card services you will need to contact us and make payment over the phone through our tills.
If you find that any of our items are faulty we are happy to help, please note that we do have to deal with our suppliers to resolve any problems.
This sometimes can take a few days, and to hurry the process up there are a few steps you can take to help it along.
- Please take pictures showing the fault (if you can) and send these to us via eBay Messages.
- Please provide as much detail about the product when you bought it and why it is faulty with your name address and contact number.
- The fault details you provide will in most cases be fowarded on to our supplier.