Fit Scootboots
Before your customer rides or uses their Scootboots, it is essential to check the fit.
Check the fit in-person
Following these simple fit checks for your client. This is a nice finish to the sales process. Assessing if the size is correct or if an exchange or modification is needed.
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Scootboot Classic
Heel Bulb Finger Test
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​You should be able to push your finger between the bulbs and the heel strap (the part that goes over the top of the bulbs). It is still okay if you have to force
your finger in. Scootboots will stretch slightly with use.
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Reason: The heel strap should fit snuggly over the highest point of the heel bulbs. Too loose compromises fit, too tight or low causes rubbing.
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Note: Learning how to heat stretch the heel strap is a great service to provide your clients.
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Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
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Gap Test
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Check the top of the boot is fitting securely all the way around against the wall of the hoof.
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Reason: This will help asses the width of the Scootboot is the correct size.
Note: Flared hooves will impact the fit around the top of the Scootboot. We reccomend flare be corrected through trimming for hoof health and fitting Scootboots.
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
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Front Strap Test
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Check there is firm tension on the front straps when done up. If you can’t close the straps with a hoof pick they may be too small.
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Reason: Scootboots will relax when broken in. If the front gap is very narrow or touching once the Scoots will be too big once broken in.
Note: For wider corronet bands or when using a poltise for rehab, the Long Front Strap, can be used in place of the Front Strap.
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
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Wiggle Test
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Pick up the hoof and gently rotate the boot both ways. The boot should not turn or move on the hoof.
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
Fitting Scootboot TheraRide & Adjust
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Both the Scooboot TheraRide & Adjust has adjustable rear straps, the heel bulb check will vary from sizing the Classic.
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Scootboot Adjust formally known as Scoot Boot Enduro.
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
Check the Read Shank
The Rear Shank will determine if the length is correct.
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
Attach the Rear Screws
Important, check the fit fully before applying any glue to the rear screws.
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
Check the Fit Online
Your customer has received their Scoots, but they are unsure if the fit is right? Asking your customer to send you a photograph of the boots on the hoof from the front and the side can cut down on unnecessary travelling.
You may already think that this customer needs to go up or down a size, or to change fit from regular to slim. Seeing the customer’s photos of the Scoots being worn can determine this. You can also ask your customer to do the heel bulb finger test.
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Front
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
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Side
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
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Back
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
4
Heel Bulb Finger Test
Applies to Scootboot
Classic
TheraRide
Adjust
Scootboot Classic Fitting Guide
All Scoot Boots come with a fitting guide. Assisting end users in learning how to try on their new Scoot Boots. Access your copy here.
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How to check the fit of Scootboot TheraRide & Adjust
The Scootboot TheraRide & Adjust should fit snugly around the hoof wall with adequate tension on the Front Straps, just like the Classic. Use the same techniques for checking the fit around the hoof wall as for the Classic. If you are unfamiliar with fitting Scootboots, we recommend you start with Module 3 - Sizing Scootboots and Module 4 - Fitting Scootboots.
Incorrect fit
An ill-fitted Scoot Boot can result in rubs or lost Scoots. It is important to be sure each hoof fitted for Scoots has the correct size. Remember Scoot Boots can be bought by the single Scoot. This helps horses with odd-sized hooves
Size too small
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Cannot pull the boot on over the heel bulbs.
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Cannot force your finger between the backstrap and the bulb.
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Cannot get the front straps closed with a hoof pick, or too much tension.
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Above example
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The above examples demonstrate too much pressure/tension on the wall of the boot. Breaking in these boots will not decrease the pressure/tension enough to make the boots fit comfortably. The pastern strap is also too tight. This horse needs the next size up.
Wrong Scoot Boot Style
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Cannot force your finger between the backstrap and the bulb.
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Cannot get the front straps closed with a hoof pick or too much tension.
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No gap, and fitted comfortably around the hoof wall.
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Above example
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This hoof is wearing a Regular 3. We exchanged it for a Scoot Slim 4. Increasing the size in length helped the fit in the toe and over the heel bulbs, while keeping the width fit correct.
Heat stretch - hot water
Trail rider Rob Featonby demonstrates how to heat stretch the back straps of a Scoot Boot for a customised fit. This method is effective for providing comfort for a horse with large or high heel bulbs.
Heat stretch - heat gun
Creator and Co-Founder Dave Macdonald demonstrates how to heat stretch the back straps of a Scoot Boot for a customised fit. This method is effective for providing comfort for a horse with large or high heel bulbs.
