German hoofboots

["Jutta" <leosch@minot.com>]

I brought back a pair of German "MARQUIS Supergrip" hoofboots from the Equitana in Germany in March. This is a fairly new product and looks very promising. Unfortunately I got the wrong size, I need one size smaller. For info you can check out their website http://www.marquis-tech.com, the website has an English version. The biggest difference is that they are held on the horses hoof with an inflatable cushion. Kinda "Air-Arabs" You get a little bicycle air pump, and then you "pump them up". The pump is small enough that it fits in a fannypack. The air cushion comes up over the bulbs, and they stay on really good once pumped up. You can adjust the lenght from toe to heel with the air cushion, but the width has to measured for size. I have a size 3, they are supposed to fit 4.96 inches wide to 5.31 inches wide. I need a size 2. Their sizes have much smaller increments.

Anyway, because it is too expensive to ship them back to Germany, I am offering them to some adventures person for sale. I paid $169 a pair (ouch), and will take $130.00 for the pair. Yes, these boots are spendy, but all the parts are replaceable (soles, buckles,air-cushion, etc.) and they are supposed to last a long time.

I can not endorse these boots at this time, because I have not put miles on with them. The main reason I was interested in them is because my horse has low heels, and I have trouble keeping Easyboots on (barefoot). There are some endorsements from distance riders on the german website.I will order a size 2, and give them a try.

At this time you can't buy these boots in the US, but they stated that they are interested in expanding their market to the US. For questions please contact leosch@minot.com and I will share the little info I have.

 

Jutta