Jumping boots (springschoenen)

What is it for?

The term springschoenen points to protection worn while jumping, but it is not clear-cut. Always look at the product description, not the word.

How is it made?

In practice shops use the word in two ways: sometimes for protection of the leg (such as tendon or fetlock boots), and sometimes for protection of the hoof and heel instead of the leg.

When do you use it?

Around jumping, on front or hind legs or over the hoof, depending on which product is meant.

What to watch for in the fit

• Read the description: is it leg protection or hoof protection?

• Then follow the fit points of the intended type of boot.

• If in doubt, choose the specific type you need.

Take care

Springschoenen is not a fixed, standardised category. Do not rely on the word alone but check whether the product protects the leg or the hoof.

What is it confused with?

• Tendon boots

  Often tendon boots are meant as leg protection for jumping.

• Fetlock boots

  Sometimes fetlock boots are offered as springschoenen.

• Over-reach boots

  Sometimes springschoenen points to hoof protection instead, such as over-reach boots.

Discover more