MKS Equine

02/09/2026

Cute!

This is the “neon red”- replacement colour for pink and red straps.

Kinda half half. But more pink for sure.

Do we like it?

01/09/2026

Our second article in a 3-part series on barefooting TB’s is in the current Happy Tracking magazine!

✨️ Issue 11 - Digital & Print✨️

Interviews:

🔹️ Education is paving the way for new generations of bright minds with the power and ability to sculpt the equine community into something better, brighter and ultimately more equine-focused. After the creation and introduction of ‘Paddock Paradise’ by Jaime Jackson in the early 2000s, many amongst the natural horse care community believe the next step towards a horse-led future is one where track systems are included within higher education. Henry Church-Huxley of HCH Veterinary Physiotherapy, a senior lecturer for Harper Adams University and physiotherapist, shares how track systems are being taught and how we as a community can help.


Guest Articles:

🔹️ Rachel Mercier of Heartfelt Equestrian shares her story and her horses’ weight loss so far as one of the only track system owners in Uruguay, South America.

🔹️ In Part 1 of ‘Listening To The Nervous System’, Laura McKinlay of Bits and Behaviour explains how the nervous system of our horses works in an easy-to-digest way.

🔹️ Laura A Fitch, Founder of the Rebel Horse Project, talks her experience visiting the Northern Great Plains of the United States to see the Nokota® horses and how the very best track systems are built from an understanding of the horse as a species.

🔹️ Hoof Bootique Boot Advisor, Cat, provides her top tips on how to get the perfect boot and fit for your horse and their needs.

🔹️ Minna Sarkkinen of Hoof School returns for part 2 of her Thoroughbred focused, barefoot series, this time addressing the all too common thin soles.

🔹️ Regular writer Alyson Sharpe of PB Paddock Paradise Livery reflects on her 7th annual open day and the community that came together.

🔹️ Jordan Wood of Hope For Horses Behaviour and Training is back to share how her three horses with complex, varying needs all thrive on her track system, together.

🔹️ Sue Dawson of Calm Healthy Horses UK adds to her ongoing miniseries ‘Making Mini Tracks Rock’, asking the question – should herbs form a part of your horse’s diet?


Regulars:

🔸️ Enrichment Makes - easy enrichment ideas for your own track system.
🔸️ Track Hacks - our track 'must haves' and top tips for you and your horse.
🔸️ Tracks From Around The World - a look at track systems from across the globe.


To my fellow trackies or trackies-to-be, Happy Trackin' everyone.

www.happytrackinmagazine.com

-

Subscriptions include both print & digital, worldwide.

Individual purchases available for both print & digital too.

28/08/2026

The Pioneer hoof boot is designed around a self-adjusting sole concept. Pretty nifty!

The launch discount runs until 3/9/26, and applied to pre-orders of the SLIM boots as well. We will get stock of those in the next 4 weeks.

25/08/2026

Got a hoof that's wider than it is long? 👀🐴

Round hooves have several boot options — but when the hoof is actually wider than it is long, finding a good fit can become much trickier.

Pioneer Regular has been designed for rounder hooves and can accommodate hooves that are even wider than they are long.

🟠 Regular sizes 2–5 available now.
🟠 Slim sizes coming soon.

Not sure which shape or size your horse needs? Full sizing information is available on our website.

👇 Shop Pioneer Hoof Boots below

22/08/2026

So what actually makes Pioneer different?

Rather than us telling you, hear it directly from the person who designed them.

Pioneer founder and hoof-care professional Tom Broadbridge talks through the thinking, engineering and functionality behind the Pioneer Sports Hoof Boot in this webinar.

If you're a hoof trimmer, hoof boot fitter, retailer or horse owner wanting to understand why the boot was designed the way it was, this is well worth watching.

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLtClkU1gxk

21/08/2026

PIONEER HOOF BOOTS HAVE ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 🇦🇺🇳🇿

We’re very excited to announce that MKS Equine is now the exclusive Australian and New Zealand importer of Pioneer Hoof Protection.

And the first Pioneer Sports Hoof Boots are available to purchase from our online shop NOW, with an introductory discount for the first 2 weeks!

Our first shipment includes:

REGULAR
Sizes 2, 3, 4 & 5

The Regular Pioneer is a beautifully round hoof boot, making it an especially exciting option for horses with hooves that are as wide as they are long — or even wider than long.

The first sizes 2-6 in the SLIM range are coming very soon, with more sizes to follow as stock arrives.

Pioneer has brought some genuinely different thinking to hoof boot design, including its self-adjusting sole design, a highly adjustable fit and replaceable components. Pioneer describes the boot as designed to move with the hoof and maintain its fit as the hoof changes through the trim cycle.

🐴 Horse owners: You can order the available sizes online now.

🐴 Hoof trimmers & boot fitters: We’d love to hear from you if you're interested in fitting Pioneer boots for your clients.

🐴 Retailers: Retailer enquiries across Australia and New Zealand are very welcome.

Pioneer has landed.

👉 Shop Pioneer Hoof Boots at MKS Equine, link in comments!

18/08/2026

Don't forget to send in your measurements if you think your horse might fit our test boots!

🐴 PRODUCT TESTER WANTED – PIONEER HOOF BOOTS 🐴

MKS Equine is looking for the right horse and owner to test a pair of Pioneer Hoof Boots, a new premium hoof boot shortly available exclusively through MKS Equine in Australia and New Zealand.

The horse I need..

Hoof measurements need to fall within:

Width: 130–138 mm
Length: maximum 145 mm

Ideally, the horse will have
Well-maintained hooves on a short, regular trim cycle.
No major flares, excessively long toes or significantly overdue feet.
An owner who rides regularly and will genuinely put the boots to use.
Someone happy to provide useful, honest feedback.

Location
I’m ideally looking for a horse located within one of my existing trimming areas:

Kinglake through to Kangaroo Ground and Wonga Park, including the Yarra Valley.

Preference will be given to horses within these areas, as I can attend in person to fit the boots and check the fit during the testing period.

If you’re outside these areas, you’re still welcome to apply, but I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to attend in person for the fitting.

What the selected tester receives:

The selected tester will receive a pair of Pioneer test boots to use during the testing period.

For horses within my existing trim runs, I’ll also provide a complimentary professional fitting in person, plus a free hoof trim at fitting, if required.

Once the testing period is complete and the test boots are returned, you’ll receive a discount code to purchase your own brand-new pair of Pioneer Hoof Boots through the MKS Equine online store.

RRP $436 — your price after testing: $265.

In return, I’m looking for:

📸 Some good-quality photos of the boots fitted and in use
🎥 Short videos showing the boots being fitted, ridden in and used in real-life conditions
📝 Honest feedback on fit, ease of use, security, comfort and performance
🐎 Regular use over the agreed testing period
📱 Permission for MKS Equine to use selected photos, videos and feedback for product education and marketing

You do not need to be an influencer or have a social media following.

I’m much more interested in finding someone who rides regularly, in all gaits over various terrain and will properly put the boots through their paces, and is willing to give genuine feedback.

What if your horse currently has hoof issues?

Don’t automatically rule yourself out.

If you’re within my trimming areas and your horse has hoof issues, I may also consider taking the horse on as a hoof trimming client and working on the feet with you, provided I feel the Pioneer boots could be suitable as part of the horse’s management or rehabilitation.

If your horse fits the measurements and you’d like to be considered, please send MKS Equine a private message, or text/whatsapp Minna: 0400128168 with:

🐴 Your horse’s hoof measurements
📍 Your location
🐎 What you use your horse for
📸 A few clear hoof photos
📝 A little about how often and where you ride

Please feel free to tag someone whose horse might be the perfect fit.

16/08/2026

🐴 PRODUCT TESTER WANTED – PIONEER HOOF BOOTS 🐴

MKS Equine is looking for the right horse and owner to test a pair of Pioneer Hoof Boots, a new premium hoof boot shortly available exclusively through MKS Equine in Australia and New Zealand.

The horse I need..

Hoof measurements need to fall within:

Width: 130–138 mm
Length: maximum 145 mm

Ideally, the horse will have
Well-maintained hooves on a short, regular trim cycle.
No major flares, excessively long toes or significantly overdue feet.
An owner who rides regularly and will genuinely put the boots to use.
Someone happy to provide useful, honest feedback.

Location
I’m ideally looking for a horse located within one of my existing trimming areas:

Kinglake through to Kangaroo Ground and Wonga Park, including the Yarra Valley.

Preference will be given to horses within these areas, as I can attend in person to fit the boots and check the fit during the testing period.

If you’re outside these areas, you’re still welcome to apply, but I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to attend in person for the fitting.

What the selected tester receives:

The selected tester will receive a pair of Pioneer test boots to use during the testing period.

For horses within my existing trim runs, I’ll also provide a complimentary professional fitting in person, plus a free hoof trim at fitting, if required.

Once the testing period is complete and the test boots are returned, you’ll receive a discount code to purchase your own brand-new pair of Pioneer Hoof Boots through the MKS Equine online store.

RRP $436 — your price after testing: $265.

In return, I’m looking for:

📸 Some good-quality photos of the boots fitted and in use
🎥 Short videos showing the boots being fitted, ridden in and used in real-life conditions
📝 Honest feedback on fit, ease of use, security, comfort and performance
🐎 Regular use over the agreed testing period
📱 Permission for MKS Equine to use selected photos, videos and feedback for product education and marketing

You do not need to be an influencer or have a social media following.

I’m much more interested in finding someone who rides regularly, in all gaits over various terrain and will properly put the boots through their paces, and is willing to give genuine feedback.

What if your horse currently has hoof issues?

Don’t automatically rule yourself out.

If you’re within my trimming areas and your horse has hoof issues, I may also consider taking the horse on as a hoof trimming client and working on the feet with you, provided I feel the Pioneer boots could be suitable as part of the horse’s management or rehabilitation.

If your horse fits the measurements and you’d like to be considered, please send MKS Equine a private message, or text/whatsapp Minna: 0400128168 with:

🐴 Your horse’s hoof measurements
📍 Your location
🐎 What you use your horse for
📸 A few clear hoof photos
📝 A little about how often and where you ride

Please feel free to tag someone whose horse might be the perfect fit.

27/07/2026

The auction has ended and the limited edition green hoof boots have been sent to their new owner- congratulations!

That was fun, what else can we auction off?!

Here is how they look. 👀

25/07/2026

Still time to bid! 💚

The auction for Australia’s only pair of limited-edition green Flex Hoof Boots closes tomorrow night.

Current highest bid: $420
Auction closes: SUNDAY 26/7 11.55pm Melbourne time
Size: 130

Remember, bids placed within the final five minutes will extend the auction until five minutes pass without another valid bid.

There are no other pairs of these boots in Australia!

Place your bid on the original auction post before it is too late:

https://www.facebook.com/MKSequine/posts/pfbid0wK6jHVvPSJSFs2miWTXWfzgVcPFQ44GFCCusw5estgNP3mXC6EsPirdW4KPesxovl