Trails or Old Mac G2 boots - try using them with inserts to really grip the hoof. It is possible to mix and match the sizes of straps and the heel captivator if you still find you are having trouble, or carry out a boot modification to custom fit the boot to your horse (although this is a relatively complicated procedure!).If the shell is tight, try having your horse trimmed and see if that helps - you may need to increase the frequency of your trimming.

If the shell fits fine – check your cable and straps are properly adjusted.

Renegades – check your measurements – it may be that you need to go up a size. With Renegade hoof boots, twisting can also be a sign that the boot is too tight a fit – a tightly fitting shell is not important for these boots to perform properly, as the heel captivator is the main means of boot retention. It is particularly common on hind feet as many horses have a tendency to ‘screw’ their foot on the floor causing the boot to twist. Likely causes: With most makes of hoof boot, this usually occurs when the boot is too wide. We are currently working on updating this page. Please note that this advice page is quite old and hasn't been updated to reflect newer boot models and accessories.

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