. B, Hoof boot with a variety of interchangeable solesc
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plify and improve the modification of hoof boots. Boot bottoms are modified by attaching one of five interchangeable sole options with screws. The objective of this paper is to familiarize the practitioner with the modification of hoof boots and the utilization of the commercially available interchangeable boot solesc. Photos and descrip-
tions that follow show mechanical choices that the author commonly uses. The author encourages practitioners to experiment with shoes/mechanics they have had success with. Addressing the un- derlying cause or causes of the laminitic episode is key to success and quite possibly more important than the application of any trim, shoe, or boot.