Ask Dr. Marquis

 

Dr. Helmut Marquis DVM is a veterinarian and entrepreneur.  He has made many advances in the field in veterinary medicine, one of which is the marquis hoof boot. These top quality boots for horses are sold around the world and are recognized as a premium product above all others.

 

Now is your chance to ask Dr. Marquis a question about his product.

 

Answers to questions will be posted as they become available.

 

To ask a questions please send an e-mail to info@strideequus.com

 

 

1 . Question

Is it safe for the horse to put different sized boots on RT and LT hind feet?  For example, #3 on the left hind and #2 on the right hind.
1. Answer

          Most important for safety is, that the boots fit correctly!

The right size is very important. The marquis supergrip needs to fit tight to the hoof. With our special air chamber you can adjust the marquis supergrip to the hoof. If the horses hoofs are different in size and shape choose the right size for each hoof. Of course you may also choose two different sizes on the RT and LT hind feet.
2. Question

         Is it ok to use the marquis boots on only the front or the hind feet?
2. Answer

"It is no problem to use the marquis supergrip on only the hind hoofs (or the front hoofs). It does not matter if the boots are a bit higher than metal shoes. The boots are also often used on the front hoofs only and the hind hoofs are barefoot."
3. Question

          Why does the Marquis boot only use width measurements of the hoof and not hoof length measurements when fitting?
3. Answer

The width measurement is important for the fitting of the boot.  The length of the hoof, however, can be adapted by the inflated air chamber.