It is important to choose the correct size for your horse to get the optimum benefits from the SMBŪ Elite. In the above chart there are circumference and height measurements. The circumference measurement of the boot is more critical than the height because the boot must fit around the horse's leg and overlap 1/2" to 1.5" to be effective. When sizing the height of the horse and the coarseness of the bone should be taken into account, but these should not be the only determining factors.
Unlike the SMBŪ II, the SMBŪ Elite is available in small, medium and large sizes. As a general rule, horses will use the same size on both the front and hind legs. For instance, many mature horses wear the SMBŪ Elite in a medium on the front and an SMBŪ Elite medium on the hind leg as well. However, in such instances where a horse may have pronounced size differences in the fetlocks, the horse may wear a smaller size in the front than in the rear, or vice-versa.
To
choose the correct size, refer to the above chart. If you are still unsure
which size to get, you should measure the circumference of your horse's
front and rear fetlocks at the widest point (see picture at left). After
doing so, choose the boot size that is the next bigger size than your
measurement. As an example, if your horse's fetlock measures 10.75" in the front and 11.5" in the rear, you should choose a pair of SMBŪ Elites in a medium for both the front and rear.