Off to New Zealand

This smart looking pair of size 1 marquis®supergrip hoofboots with black air chambers and black gaiters went on their way to New Zealand last week. The new air chambers come in medical grade transparent material. Some black air chambers can still be ordered in sizes 0, 1 and 5. .  .  .   .   .   .  …

The Parts that make up the Whole

This video gives a good idea of how the parts fit together to make up the marquis supergrip hoofboot. The air chamber and the flexible front flap are the main means to fit the boot to different hoof shapes.  You can also see that you only need one hand to inflate the air chamber with…

Mixed sizes

A nice pair of marquis hoofboots with blue gaiters went to Queensland this week, a size 2 and size 3 for the front hooves. In this case, the horse has a flare on his front left hoof and does not fit into a size 2. After a few months of regular barefoot trimming in 4-5…

The marquis®supergrip – for both the front and hind hooves

The marquis®supergrip hoofboot fits both the front and hind hooves. The sole of the hind hoof is often more oval (rather than round), and longer than it is wide. Also the angle between the toe and the ground differs between the front and hind hooves. The front  hoof can be wider than it is long,…

Colour to the marquis hoofboots

Your choice of colour for the air chambers of the marquis®supergrip hoofboot! We also manufacture custom colours, please ask. By default, the hoofboots come with the black air chambers. The material of the black air chambers is a happy medium between the very soft grey or white air chambers. The coloured ones are more robust…

Replacing the sole

The marquis®supergrip hoofboot is of high quality, sturdy and long-lasting. Its life can be extended by many years by replacing any wear items such as the sole. The sole is attached to the shell via six screws with hexagonal sockets. These can be unscrewed with an Allen key, the used sole can then be taken…

Hoof Care Special

The Marquis Hoofboots are on Special for $298 including air pump and postage throughout March and April 2017.  Hoofboots can also be tested for 2 weeks. And what is more: There is a warranty against defects in material and workmanship for 6 months.  For details check our Orders page and our Terms and Conditions.  …

Up to 30% cushioning effect

Any hoof protection we use has an impact on the hoof, and subsequently on the legs and the entire body of the horse. How the hoof behaves and what happens to it on impact with the ground can be examined by measuring the following: the hoof mechanism – how the hoof expands and what compression…

November Special

A pair of Marquis Supergrip Hoofboots for $295 including air pump and postage. Orders will be posted from 10 November.     .  .  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . Some advertising may appear on these pages from time to time. This is a WordPress.com feature that we do not have control of….

Fitting video

The Marquis Supergrip provides complete protection for the hoof, in particular under extreme conditions. It is suited for the competition arena, training and also for some orthopedic purposes. For example, it can be adapted for use with club feet. It is therefore a complete alternative to conventional hoof care techniques. The silver-grey air chambers seen…

marquis hoofboots in x-country

We have just received these great pictures from a cross-country ride in Germany with this pretty chestnut wearing the Marquis Hoofboots on all four feet. Thank you to Amelie and the Team Marquis for the photographs.   .  .  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . Some advertising may appear on these pages from…

Another delivery has arrived

Another delivery has finally arrived. We now have all sizes in stock, from 0-5! If you are lucky enough to live in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria, or come by for a visit, you can see them on display at Blooming Produce, 51 Main Road in Romsey, our first stockist!     .  .  .  …