Having properly trimmed your horse's hooves and selected the appropriate size Old Mac's we would now like to take you through the easy steps for fitting Old Mac's on your horse. Should you have any doubts please refer to the size selection information provided or contact us direct.

Old Mac's are marked 'LEFT' or 'RIGHT' at the end of the buckle strap. Please fit the boots as specified with the buckle on the outside of the horse.

	1) Fully open up the Cordura cover ensuring that no Velcro areas are touching and that the cover is pulled well forward.  Remember: the buckle always go to the outside of the horse.   The main webbing strap should pass through the loop on the inside center loop of the cordura cover.
	2) Place the hoof firmly forward into the sole of the boot, pulling the heel of the boot over the bulb. Place your horse's hoof on the ground. The hoof should sit neatly on the floor of the boot. Make sure the hoof is in place before securing the webbing strap.
	3) Wrap the main webbing strap around the pastern bone and feed the strap through the metal loop on the heel of the boot. Then pull up firmly, fasten the Velcro.   Make sure the main webbing is pulled up firmly but not to tightly. You should be able to slide a finger between the strap and the pastern.   If you can not put your fingers between the strap and the pastern, the strap is too tight. If you slide your finger under the strap and it is still loose, the strap needs to be tightened.  Please note the velcro and their bottom edges for Step 4.
	4) Secure the cover by pulling both sides towards the rear and in a downward direction forcing the Velcro side flaps firmly against the hoof wall, at the same time molding the collar of the boot around the pastern bone.  Line up the bottom edges of the velcro sides when wrapping the flaps to ensure even fit.   Secure the cover at the rear by pulling both ends of the cover firmly around the heel then overlapping them securing the Velcro.  Again, line up the bottom edges of the velcro flaps in the rear to ensure even fit.  Firmly buckle up the outside strap - Old Mac's are now securely in place.
	5) Old Mac's are now securely in place. As a guide the middle of the four rivets on the front of the boot should be aligned through the center of the hoof and the pastern bone. Your best friend will love you ... even more! Walk your horse a short distance to familiarize him with the boot. Check to see if the boot is still straight and firmly fitted.  Your horse is ready for riding.   It is recommended that you break the boots in gradually with several short light rides.

 
Old Mac's Fitting Procedure Check List

1) Old Mac's should be fitted as the boots are marked ­ 'LEFT' and 'RIGHT', with the securing buckle placed on the outside of each hoof.

2) After you have placed your horse's hoof into the boot you need to ensure that there is firm contact between the heel of the hoof and the sole of the boot. To avoid part of the heel sitting up on the wall of the Old Mac's sole you may need to remove 1-2 mm of hoof wall with your rasp. This will allow the hoof to correctly slip into the boot.

3) Ensure Old Mac's are put on straight. (Refer to picture in step 5 of fitting instructions)

4) Particular attention should be paid to securing the main webbing strap. This strap should be fastened securely around the pastern to help prevent the boot turning while on the hoof.

5) After the rear of the cover has been secured ensure velcro ends are overlapped in the correct position as shown below.
  6) Working your horse in an incorrect size Old Mac can lead to rubbing. Correct size selection will ensure maximum performance.

7) After your horse has warmed up check your Old Mac's are still fitted squarely and securely on the hoof. If there is excessive turning of the boot on the hoof:

a) The main strap around the pastern is not tight enough
b) The Cordura cover is not secured tightly enough
c) The cover strap needs tightening

If after making these adjustments the boot still tends to turn on the hoof, you have selected the wrong size Old Mac for your horse and should refer back to the Old Mac's Size selection guide.

THINGS TO AVOID
*pulling the webbing strap too tight - this may cause rubbing
*securing the main cover unevenly - this may cause excessive movement
*securing the cover too high - this may cause excessive movement
*securing the rear of the cover unevenly and too high

BOOT UP with Old Mac's and ENJOY THE RIDE!!!