December 2025 Stockist Newsletter

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Warm Holiday Wishes

As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to celebrate you, our amazing Scootboot stockists who bring passion, knowledge, and heart to everything you do.

This year has been filled with brilliant customer support, inspiring success stories, and countless horses moving more freely and happily thanks to your dedication.

We couldn’t be prouder or more grateful to work alongside such a committed and uplifting community.

So as the festive season arrives, we want to wish you !

A Merry Christmas

And a bright, exciting start to 2026!

Thank you for your enthusiasm, your support, your teamwork, and the energy you bring to the Scootboot family.

Your efforts make a real difference every single day, and we’re so excited for everything the new year will bring.

From our team to yours

Happy Holidays, and may your season be filled with joy, laughter, and a little extra sparkle !

As we head into the end of the year, we want to give you plenty of notice of our holiday closure dates.

Our office and warehouse will be closed from

25 December 2025 and reopen on 5 January 2026

Share Your Moments

A Global Celebration of Our Scootboot Stockists!

Help us put together a special 2026 content showcase and would love to include YOUR photos.

Please share:

Beach rides

Summer trail adventures

Festive in-store Scootboot displays

Snow rides

Ranch work

Arena schooling

Before/after transformations showcasing customer success stories

Your contributions help highlight the incredible work stockists do year-round and celebrate how Scootboots support horses through every season.

Submit Here

Growing the Young Rider Community

Introducing the Scootboot Young Rider Award

Scootboot is proud to introduce theScootboot Young Rider Award, a new initiative recognising riders aged 12 to 21 who demonstrate dedication, kindness and thoughtful horsemanship.

This award celebrates young equestrians who put their horses first, show genuine care in their riding journey and contribute positively to the equestrian community.

Entries open on 8 December and close on 12 March 2026.

Enter Here

The Young Rider Community

(Ages 16 to 21)

To help empower young riders and support their growth, we have launched the Scootboot Young Rider Community Group on Facebook.

This group is moderated by Scootboot and provides a positive, inclusive place for young people to connect and share their equestrian journey.

(Please note: the community group is limited to ages 16 to 21 due to Meta age requirements.)

Although the group is 16 to 21, the Young Rider Award itself is open to all riders aged 12 to 21.

The group supports young riders by giving them a place to:

• Share their rides, challenges, wins and goals

• Connect with others navigating similar experiences

• Enjoy a supportive peer community

• Celebrate the real side of being a young equestrian

• Feel seen, valued and encouraged

It’s a community built to encourage confidence, connection, and authentic storytelling and we would love your help spreading the word.

Join Here

Earn Store Credit !

To thank stockists for supporting the Young Rider Award, we are offering a special referral reward throughout December.

Every young rider who enters the award in December will be asked how they heard about it.

If they select “Stockist,” they will be prompted to enter the name of your business.

For every verified entrant who lists your store, you will receive:

$10 store credit, added to your Scootboot Wholesale Account.

Young riders are the heartbeat of the equestrian world. They’re curious, determined, passionate, and eager to learn and they’re shaping the future of horsemanship.

By helping them connect and grow, stockists play an essential role in fostering confidence, education, and positive community values.

Together, we’re not only supporting young equestrians, we're building a stronger, braver, kinder future for the barefoot community.

How You Can Get Involved

Throughout December, we are inviting stockists worldwide to help promote both the Young Rider Award and the Young Rider Community.

If you have young customers, students, team riders, family members or barn friends aged 12 to 21, please encourage them to enter the award or join the community (if aged 16 to 21).

How to Promote the Campaign

You can share:

• The official poster (attached)

• A social media post or story

• A flyer displayed in your shop or fitting kit

• A message to local riding clubs or youth program

Link for Marketing Material

Young riders are the heartbeat of the equestrian world. They are curious, determined, passionate and eager to learn, and they are shaping the future of horsemanship.

By helping them connect and grow, stockists play an important role in fostering confidence, education and positive community values.

Together, we are not only supporting young equestrians, we are helping build a stronger, braver and kinder future for the barefoot community.

Recap from Last Months Addition

Hipposandales France

A Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Barefoot Belief

Last month, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Sandra from Hipposandales France, whose journey is a remarkable story of resilience, reinvention, and her unwavering belief in the barefoot philosophy.

Where It All Began

Sandra’s story begins in Switzerland, where horses were not just a passion they were a way of life. In 2009, she moved to the stunning region of the Natural Park of the 1,000 Lakes in France. Surrounded by pristine forests and winding trails, she decided to share this beauty with others by creating a small trail riding business for tourists.

Her herd began with only five horses, but word spread quickly about her professional, kind approach and the breathtaking rides she offered. Within a few years, she was caring for 25 horses across 35 hectares of land, guiding riders from across Europe through multi-day treks that covered over 4,000 kilometres every year.

Her business was thriving, but the intense work soon revealed the limitations of traditional shoeing. Constant movement, long distances, and rocky terrain took their toll. Sandra realised that to truly protect her horses’ wellbeing, she needed to find a healthier and more sustainable solution, one that supported natural hoof function while offering strong protection and grip.

Discovering Scootboots

Determined to do right by her horses, Sandra began learning about barefoot trimming and the benefits of hoof boots. With few farriers available in her area, she trained herself to trim with the help of two close friends who were professional trimmers, and started experimenting with different brands of hoof boots.

It was during this search that she connected with Melanie Engeler from BitsnBoots, who introduced her to Scootboots. Their first conversation changed everything.

“I needed something lightweight, durable, and affordable for a whole herd of working horses,” Sandra explains. “Scootboots ticked every box and they’ve never let me down.”

With Melanie’s guidance, Sandra transitioned her entire herd to Scootboots. She found that the boots performed exceptionally well even on demanding treks, offering flexibility, comfort, and impressive longevity. That hands-on experience with dozens of horses became the foundation for her deep technical knowledge, and later, her business as a hoof boot specialist.

When the World Stopped

By early 2020, Sandra’s trail riding business was flourishing until COVID-19 arrived. With borders closed and tourists gone overnight, everything she had built was suddenly at risk.

“Losing my business was heartbreaking,” she says. “But I refused to give up on the horses or the barefoot approach.”

But Sandra’s spirit didn’t break. With resilience and creativity, Sandra sold nearly everything she owned, keeping only a small home and three horses.

Out of that determination came a new idea: an online store and fitting service dedicated to hoof boots. Her living room then became an office, her bedroom a warehouse, and Hipposandales France was born.

Building a New Dream

Launching a new business from scratch after such a loss wasn’t easy, but Sandra’s perseverance paid off. With the guidance and friendship of Melanie from BitsnBoots and the backing of the Scootboot community, she began to thrive once again.

She poured everything into her new venture with customer education, personalised fittings, and one-on-one consultations for horse owners across France. Within two years, she had outgrown her home setup and moved into a dedicated office and warehouse, with sales growing month by month.

“I lost everything because of COVID,” she says. “But I rebuilt something new, something that truly matters, helping horses and their riders find comfort and freedom again.”

Her connection with Scootboot became a defining part of this new chapter. “When I received the marketing materials from Scootboot,” she recalls, “I felt such pride. I never imagined I’d be part of something so global yet so connected to what I believe in.”

A Valued Scootboot Partner

Today, Sandra works closely with trimmers, podiatrists, and farriers across France, offering fittings and sharing her experience from the field. Her practical knowledge earned through years of riding, trimming, and testing gives her customers a level of support they deeply value.

Scootboots remain the cornerstone of her business. Customers praise their comfort, ease of use, and modern design. And for Sandra, Scootboot’s reliability and partnership make them the perfect brand to stand behind.

“The support from Scootboot has been incredible,” she says. “No other company offers this level of collaboration with their stockists. Together, we’re building a stronger barefoot community.”

Her reputation for care and expertise has made Hipposandales France one of the most trusted sources for Scootboots in the country.

Looking Ahead

Sandra’s next goal is to represent Scootboot at major events and exhibitions across France, including her dream of participating in Paris 2026. She hopes to showcase the brand, educate more riders about the benefits of barefoot care, and continue expanding her reach across Europe.

“When horses can move comfortably and pain free again, their owners are happy too.” — Sandra, Hipposandales France

Sandra’s story reminds us that even when life changes unexpectedly, passion and purpose can light the path forward. Through her courage and belief in what Scootboot stands for, she’s not just rebuilding a

business she’s helping horses, riders, and the barefoot movement thrive.

Planning for a Strong Start to 2026

We have seen business growth already in many Stockists around the world who have utilised our loyalty program, ScootBooster.

We’ve run competitions, sent out newsletters, sponsored events and placed adverts promoting our good Stockists around the globe.

It works! Already we are seeing sales increasing as their customer base builds.

So as part of your New Year’s resolution, tell us what will help promote your business best and we’ll do it!

Learn More

How the Program Works

With ScootBooster, the more you grow, the more we give back. You can progress through Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers, each stage unlocking:

Bigger and more flexible rewards
Enhanced marketing and promotional support
Event assistance and educational resources
Increased visibility and recognition across the Scootboot network
Access to partnership perks designed to help your business thrive

Visit the ScootBooster section in the Stockist Hub to explore your current status, understand what’s ahead, and discover just how much your hard work is paying off.

ScootBooster

Each month, Scootboot’s marketing team promotes our products across a range of platforms, from event sponsorships to magazine features. Here’s where you’ll find Scootboots in the spotlight this month:

Australia - Outback

USA - Texas Horseman and American Farriers Journal

France - Cheval & Grand Prix

UK - Forge