#$%^&*AU2014201403B220151015.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method of using a hoof boot on a hoof comprising the steps of: placing the hoof boot on the hoof wherein the hoof boot comprises a base including a sole, a front that at least partially covers lateral and anterior surfaces of the hoof, and a heel captivator coupling the base to the heel captivator with a coupling mechanism allowing vertical movement of the heel captivator relative to the base after coupling and using at least one inertia strap to couple the heel captivator to the front of the base.WO 2011/034944 PCT/JS2010/048961 1/13 FIG. 10 r1% 40 20 30 20 70 60 104 106 30 1010 108 10 20 60 101 40 106 104 FIG. 2 10410 10510 FIG. 3 30 108 1720