Horse Boots

Horse boots, bandages and bell boots - the right protection for the horse's legs

First and foremost, horse boots are intended to protect your horse's legs and serve primarily as impact protection. Bandages also have a supportive function in addition to the protective aspect. If you use bandage pads, you have a shock-absorbing and supportive protection of the horse's leg. If you are travelling in a trailer, you can be reassured with the high and thickly padded stable & transport boots, even if your horse is still unbalanced or restless in the trailer. All in all, boots and bandages reduce the risk of injury when riding. In addition to their protective effect and support, horse boots in matching colours and the latest technology harmoniously complete your riding kit and your look.

Horse boots and their function

Training & brushing boots

Fetlock boots are often used as dressage and brushing boots. They are usually made of soft, flexible materials such as neoprene and wrap protectively around the pastern and fetlock head. Thanks to several Velcro fasteners, they can be adjusted well so that they optimally protect and support the horse's leg. Dressage boots are much quicker and easier to put on than bandages.

Tendon boots

In addition to impact protection,tendon boots provide support for the tendons and joints of the horse's legs, as jumping in particular can involve considerable stress and strong forces. Usually these boots consist of a hard plastic shell with a soft neoprene or sheepskin (imitation) lining to minimise chafing. They are placed around the back of the horse's leg and close at the front with tight or elastic straps. The rear tendon boots are so-called fetlock boots. Like the front boots, they cover either only the inner side of the horse's leg or both the inside and the outside. In show jumping in particular, there are innovative products for young horses that protect their legs even better, as they cover more than the usual boots and strops.

Bell boots or over reach boots

Jumping bell boots protect the horse's pads, pasterns and coronet band. They are especially popular for jumping or pole work to absorb shocks when the horse's hoof hits the poles. They also protect the sensitive bend of the fetlock. When jumping in particular, the horse's hindquarters can go so far under that they dig into the front of the pastern. To prevent this, bell boots are used. A nice side effect: they prevent shod horses from stepping into their shoes and pulling them off, which is why hoof bells are also increasingly popular for paddocks. The most commonly used materials for bell boots are neoprene, rubber or synthetic leather. To prevent sensitive horses from rubbing, there are models with a sheepskin trim. 

Bandages & bandage pads

Bandages and leg wraps protect and support the horse's leg during dressage work. You can't usually go wrong with boots, but correct bandaging needs to be learned. Bandages must not restrict your horse's movement and must fit tightly without disturbing blood circulation. Caution is advised here, especially with elastic bandages. In addition, the bandages must not wrinkle.  You can use bandage pads to compensate for the tight fit and to provide additional protection. Many styles also wick away moisture better than the bandage itself. In addition to the classic fleece bandages and elastic bandages, there are also combined models. For bandage pads, there are classic cotton variants or bandage pads made of memory foam. 

Stable boots & transport boots

Travel boots are especially thick and usually extend from the hoof to the carpal joint or hock to provide maximum protection. They must also be comfortable for your horse to wear and must not rub. Similar to dressage boots, stable boots offer a quick and easy alternative to bandaging. Like transport boots, they are well padded and are designed to protect against injuries in the stall. 

Ice boots, thermal boots & magnetic field boots

After strenuous training sessions or in the case of injuries, ice boots or magnetic boots support the regeneration phases. Injuries can be prevented or healing processes accelerated. The Ice Vibe boots from Horseware are particularly popular in this category.

Horse boot favourites

Eskadron horse boots with faux fur are particularly popular. They provide optimum protection for the horse's leg, are easy to put on and easy to care for. They also offer a good price-performance ratio. Of higher quality and with special shock-absorbing gel are, for example Veredus Horse Boots. Kentucky Horsewear has also specialised in the production of leg protection for horses. The Kentucky Horsewear Horse Boots and bell boots are characterised by high quality and comfort. Back on Track offers high-quality dressage boots as well as the popular stable boots.