Customer Advice
Magnetic Boots – How to measure your horse
Jan
All horse come in a variety of shapes and sizes… so it’s really important to measure your horse before purchasing a pair of our magnetic boots.
Below you’ll find sizing information and how to measure your horse for:-
Our Magnetic Hock Boots are available in two sizes. The measurement is taken just above the point of hock.
- Medium – 14″-15.5″ formerly full size
- Large – over 15.5″-18″
Here’s how to measure:-
Take a tape measure and measure just above the point of hock as shown in the diagram below:-
For hock boots measure your horse’s leg just above the point of hock
In this example the measurement is 14¼”. This horse will need our medium size Magnetic Hock Boots.
If your pony measures below 14″ then please contact Customer Services at info@magnetixtherapy.com
Our Magnetic Stable Boots are available in two sizes. The measurement is taken around the cannon bone.
- X-Small – 16-19cm
- Medium – 20-27cm formerly full size
Here’s how to measure:-
Take a tape measure and measure the circumference of your horse’s cannon bone as shown in the diagram below:-
In this example the cannon bone measurement is 20cm so this will be our medium size Magnetic Stable Boots.
Our Magnetic Pastern Wraps are available in five sizes. The measurement is taken around the pastern or the cannon bone.
- X-Small – 16-19cm
- Small – 20-22cm
- Medium– 23-26cm formerly full size
- Large – 27-31cm
- X-Large – 32-37cm
Here’s how to measure:-
If you’re placing these boots around the pastern, measure the circumference of your horse’s pastern as shown in the diagram below:-
In this example the pastern measurement is 19.5cm so this falls in between our x-small and small size. If your horse or pony is in between sizes, we recommend opting for the smaller size. For this pony it would be our x-small.
If you’re placing these boots above the fetlock joint, measure the circumference of your horse’s cannon bone as shown in the diagram below:-
In this example the cannon bone measurement is 20cm so this will be our small size Magnetic Ankle Boots.
Here’s how to measure:-
Measure the circumference of your horse’s pastern as shown in the diagram below:-
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Hi can you confirm that the magnetic hock boots can be left on at night in the stable and is safe to lie down whilst wearing them? He comes in at 3/4pm and goes out at 8/9am, will they be suitable? Thanks
Hi Mhairi,
The magnetic hock boots can be left on and they are safe to use overnight.
We recommend using them for about 12 hours. As long as your horse is not wearing them for prolonged periods ie. 24/7 then this will be fine.
If you need any further help, just let me know.
Best wishes,
Sam
Hi can the magnetic bands be left on 24/7 removing only for riding? horse is an eventer in full work
Many thanks for your question.
Yes that’s fine, the magnetic bands can be used 24/7. We recommend a daily break from the treatment for at least an hour, so taking them off for riding would be a great time to do this.
If you need anything else, just let me know.
Best wishes,
Sam
Hi Clare, we recommend using the magnetic bands before and after exercise. Here’s some more information about magnets and exercise. Best wishes, Sam https://www.magnetixtherapy.com/can-magnets-be-worn-whilst-exercising/