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What makes a hoof balanced? And how do I know if my horse's hooves are balanced?
What is the Difference Between Balanced Hooves and Diagonally Imbalanced Hooves? Although I've written a bit on this topic before: https://scootboots.com/blogs/blog/the-hairline-tells-it-all, I wanted to revisit the topic balancing the hooves again....

Does one barefoot trim fit every horse? No! So, what is the right trim for your horse?

Which Barefoot Trim is Right for my Horse? Does one trim fit all horses? No, no, no, no, no!     Warning; this may end up being a bit of...

What difference does healthy hooves make in the overall 'picture' of the whole horse? Does my horse have healthy hooves...?
How can I Tell if my Horse has Healthy Hooves? I've done a lot of writing about the different pathologies and conditions of equine hooves, but thought it might be...

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...

Gwen Santagate talks the importance of listening to your veterinarian and hoof care provider, as well as having a lot of patience to support your horse through the long healing process.
Soft Tissue Injuries in Horses No matter what we do, we can't bubble wrap and stick our horses in a stall 24/7, they are always going to find themselves in...

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...

My horse has just been diagnosed with White Line Disease, how can I ensure that my horse's hooves will return to the solid, strong hooves that they're intended to be?
Does Your Horse Battle with White Line Disease?  It is a nasty, horrible, no good state of affairs, and a pain in the - ahem - derriere/hoof to deal with....