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Annika Greaney and her horse's, Butter, journey to become barefoot and healthy.
Annika Greaney’s Barefoot Transition Journey  Since it was founded, Scoot Boot has been a proponent of barefoot trimming in the horse world. Through our blog, we have highlighted many stories...

Part 2 of 13 year old showhack, Matty's, barefoot journey from shoes, to Scoots...
Matty’s Barefoot Journey Part 2 With Annette Kaitinis (Co-Founder of Scoot Boot) June, 2020  For those who haven’t read my first blog in late April, 2020, Matty found a new home with...

Struggling to justify the amount you're spending on your horse's hooves? Read on to find why Scoot Boots are the most perfect, and cost effective solution for your horse, and your pocket!
Scoot Boots Are ‘Too Expensive’  “Scoot Boots are too expensive. They sound great and I wish I could use them, but I just can’t justify the cost”.    This is...

What's the difference between winter and summer hooves? Does that affect hoof boot size?
Winter vs. Summer Hooves Did you know that your horse's hooves change throughout the seasons? Even through the summer months, they may differ dramatically according to the region and the...

Considering transitioning your horse to barefoot and you are being met with criticism?
Sheri's Barefoot Transition Journey Though a relatively new addition to the horse world, hoof boots are changing the times. With more and more research revealing the benefits of keeping horses...

Are you ready to leap into the barefoot journey? Gwen shares 2 extreme transition stories with us.
The Ins & Outs of the Barefoot Journey How Long Does it Take to Transition my Horse's Hooves?   I am asked this regularly.   How long does it take for...

Do you know if your horse has balanced hooves? The diagonal imbalance of a horse's hooves is rarely address, so, how can you tell for your own horse?
How can I Tell if my Horse's Hooves are Balanced or not? When talking about balancing a horse's hoof, we always talk medial-lateral or anterior posterior balance. Rarely do I...

13 year old champion show hack, Matty, sets out on his barefoot journey.
Matty’s Barefoot Journey With Annette Kaitinis (Co-Founder of Scoot Boot) May, 2020   A few months ago, Scoot Boot put a call out to the wider Tasmanian equine community for some horses to...