Soft-Ride Boots - per pair

The thick Gel Orthotic Pad Inserts form the Heart of Soft Ride's patented comfort boots system. These orthotics conform to & support the sole of the hoof & the hoof wall.

Sizing TIP:   'Narrow' sizes use the same Standard Boots but make them fit smaller with side tabs (see photo). If required, one or both tabs can be removed to make the boots fit larger.

Need a size we've sold out of? Click HERE to RUSH ORDER SOFT RIDE Boots. We get new stock every 2-3 weeks but can rush a special order if needed.  

Soft Ride Boots provide unparalleled relief/comfort for your horse during periods of:

• Acute lameness, founder, or laminitis.
• Between classes at a show.
• Trailering and transporting.
• Stabling on hard surfaces.
• Hoof injury or disease.

Sold in pairs, complete with Standard Turquoise Insoles (soft yet durable).

• Replacement or specialty orthotics are available & can be purchased separately.

Important Sizing Notes: the Smallest size = 10, and the Largest size = 2.

Soft-Ride recommends these guidelines when measuring your horse & using Soft-Ride boots. Correctly measuring the hoof will ensure a comfortable fit for your horse & help prevent premature wear of the boot. Watch the video & carefully follow the steps below to ensure accurate measurements:

1. Measure your horse’s hooves shortly after they have been trimmed. This will help ensure that the boot is not too big.
2. Measure each hoof to check for discrepancies in hoof size. You may find it necessary to order a different size boot for each foot if a correction trim is not possible. If that is the case, we recommend ordering directly from Soft-Ride.
3. Once you have your measurements, reference the Soft-Ride size chart to find the boot size required.
4. When you receive your Soft-Ride boots, remove the Gel Orthotic & hold it up to the bottom of the hoof. Use plastic wrap around the hoof up to the pastern during initial fitting to keep the product clean until a decision is made.

• The Gel Orthotic should overlap the hoof by up to a quarter inch on all sides to allow for some growth before the hoof is trimmed again.
• If the foot overlaps the Gel Orthotic in length or width, then the boot is too small. Alternatively, if the pad engulfs the foot, it's too large.

Prolonging the life of your boots:

• Keep your horse trimmed frequently to keep close to the initial dimensions. This will help ensure continued proper fitment & help prevent damage to the boot.
• Fit is critical, too small & the fabric will tear, too big & the fabric will fold & get stepped on.
• Clean the boot out daily. Pull the orthotic out of the boot & remove all debris. If debris builds up, it will take up space & affects the fit & life of the boot, as well as the comfort of your horse.
• If the fabric is slouching, the boot needs to be pulled tighter daily (up the back) & Velcro tighter. Overlapping the Velcro may help with small feet to get it snug enough.

ALTERNATIVES:  Soft Ride boots are simple and economical for transport and for managing sore-footed / laminitic horses. 

Need more protection or more mechanics to prevent the DDFT from tearing the coffin bone from the hoof wall?  Ask your farrier or vet about professional Wooden 'Stewart' Clogs or Nanric's 'Modified Ultimates.'  Both can allow the coffin bone to roll to the position it otherwise would have torn and rotated towards.

Soft Ride Boots are Great.  They are easy to apply, reusable, low maintenance, and offer great relief to discomfort.

The Clogs and Ultimates offer another paradigm of Therapeutics.  Ideally applied early, their goal isn't only comfort, but also to Prevent or Stop rotation before it happens.  Their mechanical advantage potential is next level.  Though not every nail needs a Sledge Hammer, serious tools are great options when facing serious problems.