What are tendon boots good for?

What are tendon boots good for?

These boots are designed to be used for jumping and cross country so are made from a tougher material to protect from more serious impacts and strikes. Tendon boots protect the horse’s front legs from strikes from the hind hooves which can occur when landing a jump.

What is a tendon boot?

Tendon boots are placed on the horse’s front legs to protect the tendon bone from the back hooves – without protection the rear hoof could cause damage if a strike occurs, for example, when a horse lands after a jump they bring their back hooves forward to land – this is why these boots are popular with show jumpers.

How tight should tendon boots be?

How tight should tendon boots be? Tendon boots should be snug, but not too tight. If you can get your finger in between the boot and the leg without the boot sliding down, then it is probably correct.

What are tendon boots made of?

These protective boots are made from different materials, such as neoprene, leather, synthetic fabric, sheepskins, etc. Tendon support boots for horses can be open-fronted or closed. Usually, you’ll see horses wearing tendon boots in show jumping and eventing, but rarely in racing.

What is the difference between brushing boots and tendon boots?

Tendon boots are similar to the brushing boots. However tendon boots are typically constructed from a hard-wearing shell for further protection and impact absorption. They are used for all types of riding and disciplines, but are more commonly used for jumping. (i.e. Show-jumping, eventing, cross-country).

Can you use brushing boots for cross-country?

While brushing boots are also seen on the cross-country course – usually when a rider does not take their horse cross-country regularly as they offer better protection than nothing – cross-country boots offer a higher level of protection, and are often teamed with overreach boots where necessary.

What is the point of bell boots?

Bell Boots The bell shape of these boots circles the entire hoof and protects the heel as well. Bell boots, also called overreach boots, are used to prevent overreaching, where a horse hits his front heels with the toes of his back feet. They can be worn while riding or in the paddock.

Why are tendon boots open front?

Open-Fronted Tendon Boots These are most popular with show jumpers, as they provide ultimate protection to the tendons while still allowing the horse to feel a pole if it brushes or knocks it while jumping.

How do you measure tendon boots?

To measure the circumference of your horse’s leg, measure both the front and hind fetlocks at the widest point. Choose the next bigger size than your measurement for the best fit. To check the fit of your horse boots, you should be able to snugly fit one finger between the boot and your horse’s leg.

Can you use brushing boots for cross country?

What size brushing boots do I need?

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Are tendon boots the same as brushing boots?