How to heat stretch the Scoot Boot heel straps for a customised fit

Creator of the Scoot Boot and Co-Founder Dave Macdonald demonstrates how to heat stretch the back straps of a Scoot Boot for a customised fit. This method is effective for providing comfort for a horse with large or high heel bulbs.

***Please Note*** heat stretching your Scoot Boots will void your warranty. It is important to stretch the heel straps carefully and slowly in increments to avoid breaking the straps. We recommend you only proceed with this technique if you have been advised to do so by a Scoot Boot sizing specialist.

More about Scoot Boots:
Scoot Boots are a lightweight, high performance hoof boot that are an easy on easy off, secure fit with excellent drainage. Designed by a farrier for the barefoot horse, they excel across all riding disciplines as well as proving to be a dependable rehab and transition boot.
• Robust & durable
• Excellent traction
• Superb strength over all types of terrain
• No cables or velcro
• Flexible sole
• Excellent ventilation
• Coloured strap options

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[piperandjack]

Would be nice if they offered a customized boot. Or a service to do this after purchase. You are the experts on your boots!

[windswept]

Can the vertical heel strap be stretched the same way for a horse with a higher heel?

[Agajestsuper]

Have you tried to heat it up to make the front gap (between the straps) wider?

[emmadavey]

what temperature is the heat gun set at? I don't want to set it too hot.

[cckiger]

Well, I broke my brand new boot. I timed it for a minute, wasn't enough, timed another minute and broke it. Good bye $100. So now I don't know what to do as my horse has huge heel bulbs. Someone has a video of putting it in boiling water. Would that be less risky?