Leg boots
Leg boots are protective coverings around the horse's legs.
What is it for?
They protect the legs from knocks and from being struck by another leg or hoof.
Variants
- Brushing boots
- Tendon boots
- Fetlock boots
- Over-reach (bell) boots
More about this item
Brushing boots protect the inside against striking. Tendon boots cover the tendons on the forelegs, fetlock boots the hind fetlocks, and over-reach or bell boots the heels against being stepped on.
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Sources: Houghton Country · British Horse Society. Descriptive only; not care or training advice.