Founded in Tasmania, Australia in 2015, Scootboot is a global leader in hoof boot innovation for barefoot horses.
Designed by former farrier Dave Macdonald, Scootboots were created to support free, natural movement across all terrain while delivering superior comfort, protection, and performance. After more than 15 years in the farrier industry, Dave’s barefoot journey inspired the development of a hoof boot that prioritises hoof health without compromising performance.
Co-founder Annette Kaitinis brought her commercial and business expertise to the brand after years practising as a commercial barrister in Melbourne, helping grow Scootboot into a globally recognised brand trusted by horse owners and professionals around the world.
Today, Scootboot products are sold in over 100 countries worldwide and are supported by hundreds of stockists and certified fitters across the globe. Scootboots are used across all riding disciplines and are trusted, recommended, and loved by horse owners, riders, trainers, veterinarians, farriers, hoof trimmers, equine professionals, and equestrians worldwide.
Recognised for their lightweight design, durability, ease of use, and ability to support natural hoof function, Scootboots are used for everything from pleasure riding and competition to rehabilitation and barefoot transitioning, helping horses move naturally and comfortably in every environment.
Our Vision
To have horses across the globe experience the freedom of being barefoot.
Our Mission
To provide innovative hoof protection and support for barefoot horses while educating and inspiring horse owners worldwide.
Ride anywhere with Scootboot.
About Us
Scoot Boot was launched in 2015 and commenced its operations in a large shed on a rural property just out of Hobart, Tasmania. After 3 years in this rural setting Scoot Boot outgrew its home and moved into a new warehouse in Cambridge close to the Hobart Airport.
Dave Macdonald and Annette Kaitinis are co-founders of Scoot Boot. Both spent many years living in other parts of the world. Dave spent his early life as a jackaroo in Queensland, Australia and then moved to the US and trained horses working on ranches. He then trained to be a farrier in the US and spent 15 years in this industry before heading on his barefoot journey. He is the creator and designer of Scoot Boots. After spending many years in Melbourne, Australia practising as a commercial barrister, Annette moved back to Tasmania and co-founded Scoot Boot with Dave.
Scoot Boot is the leader in hoof boot technology with other hoof boot manufacturers trying to follow its cutting edge design. In the several years since Scoot Boot's launch, the Scoot Boot has become the boot of choice for the majority of riders and is by far the best performing boot on the market.
Our Vision
To have all horses across the globe experience the blissful freedom of being barefoot.
Our Mission
To offer hoof protection and support to the barefoot horse by providing a superior range of products. We innovate, educate and inspire others in all that we do.