The bungee system is designed to be adjusted before the boot is applied to the hoof. You want the bungee in the tightest position that will still allow you to apply the boot. Start with the bungee in the centre position (the boots come standard in this configuration). It may be necessary for you to loosen the bungee for the first one or two uses. After applying the Easyboot Bare for the first time, try to slide the flat edge of a hoof pick between the hoof and the front of the boot. If you can slide the edge of the hoof pick between the hoof and the front of the boot, remove boot and adjust bungee on one or both sides of the boot to the next notch. Continue the process until you can no longer slide the flat end of the hoof pick between the hoof and the front of the boot.
How to Properly Measure Your Horse's Hoof
After a fresh trim, measure the width of the hoof across the bottom at the widest point.
Measure the length of the hoof from the toe to the buttress line of the heel. The buttress line is the farthest weight bearing point of the heel where the hoof wall ends. Do not include the heel bulbs in the measurement.
Compare your measurement with the appropriate size chart. Please note that each boot style has its own unique size chart.
Ideally, the length and width measurement will fit into the same size. If the length and width measurements indicate different sizes, select the larger size. If the width and length measurements are different by more than one size, your selected boot style is not recommended. Be sure to check your measurements against an alternative boot in the EasyCare line—another style may accommodate your horse’s hoof shape better.