for the ultimate in hoof protection

Old Mac's horse boots address a wide range of requirements in hoof care and horse performance – from protection of hooves on rocky ground, to safer transportation and safer stallion serving.  Very often, they're a much better option than either metal shoes or bare feet.

Producing a high quality horse boot like Old Mac's has only become possible with the development of new, more rugged materials, such as Kevlar®, Nitrex® foam, DuPont's Cordura® and Velcro®.  David MacDonald, an experienced farrier and inventor of Old Mac's, has taken full advantage of these materials to produce a boot that is robust, quick and easy to fit and remove, safe for horse and rider – and won't fall off during use.

After several years of successfully solving a range of hoof issues, a new style of Old Mac's has been released – the Generation Two – or G2 – boots.

• The G2 has a new tread pattern that provides aggressive traction while eliminating pressure on sensitive internal hoof structures. While traction is extremely important, very aggressive traction can inhibit a horse’s natural way of going, and can increase stress on joints, tendons and upper extremities.
   

• Another enhancement of the sole is the removal of the point at the toe. The G2 tread is rounded for a natural breakover, softening the miles and miles of riding you’ll do in your boots.
   

• For horses whose hooves were too narrow to fit into the Old Mac’s there is good news!  The shape of the sole on the G2 is different from the original.  The new shape is slightly longer than wide, and will fit a greater percentage of horses' feet.  This is an important feature that will allow more horses to wear the boots comfortably and without inserts.
   

• Along with the new shape comes new sizing. You will have to carefully measure and review the new charts in order to fit your new boots.
   

• By integrating the side flaps into the sole and adding a front protective shield, Old Mac’s has made the G2 more stylish and streamlined. The side flap integration narrows the boot, and reduces the amount of bulk over the foot.
   

• The new Front Protective Shield prevents wear at the front of the boot.
   

• The rear of the boot is now integrated into the sole. This design change strengthens the rear of the boot and eliminates the possibility of fitting the boot on a hoof that is too long.  In addition the rivets have been removed which could cause irritation to the frog area.

"Like the human athlete, feet are the most important part of man and horse alike. A horse's well being is directly related to its feet. Driving nails into the hoof of a horse causes loss of conditioning to the hoof wall and potential trauma to the horse. I knew there had to be a better way of protecting not only the hoof wall, but also the entire hoof."   David MacDonald, inventor of Old Mac's Boots

Health problems addressed by the Old Mac's horse boot include:

• Brittle hooves
• Arthritis
• Ring bone
• Side bone
• Bruised soles and hoof walls
• Jarred shins
• Corns
• Laminitis

And, unlike some other horse boots, Old Mac's boots are easy to fit, don't fall off, come in a broad range of sizes and are supported by many, many testimonials, such as:

“I’ve used Old Mac’s on my 11-year-old champion Polocrosse mare ‘Centreline’ and in my duties as senior Club Steward on the Clerk of the Course Horse. Horse’s being led around to the barrier tend to lean over and stand on your horse’s feet. By using Old Mac’s it not only protects my horse’s feet but also the horse I am leading. Perhaps all clerks should use Old Mac’s.

While mustering, my horses have floundered up to their bellies in swamps, swum in fresh and salt water – Old Mac’s have NEVER come off.

My personal opinion is that Old Mac’s are one of the most exciting innovations offered to the horse industry in my lifetime.”

Peter Honeywill
Qld, Australia
Spring Valley Heritage Horse Ride participant
Official in the Racing Industry for more than 26 years
Polocrosse player

For sizing information, go to the boot sizing chart
And see information about fitting the boots

Old Mac's Generation Two Boots

new G2 streamlined design

new aggressive tread pattern with natural breakover

padded collar area

new front shield – helps protect boot from wear