ASKHQ: NEW BOOTS

Q: What can I do to make my new boots more comfortable at the back of my knee? A: If your new boots are leather, then they should start to soften and drop once you’ve ridden in them a few times. This is because they’ll develop wrinkles at the ankles when you flex and bend.…

BylizzieMay 31, 20250Comments

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TO BOOT OR NOT?

The use of boots is becoming an increasingly controversial choice in our sport. Many of us will have heard about the latest research but have chosen to 'stick with what we know' or follow the fashions in our barn. In this article, we're going to take a look at the pros and cons of using boots…

BylizzieMarch 8, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP

Q: Should I clip my horse or not? A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their horses and be rid of the dreaded ‘winter fluff’! However, there are a few things to bear in mind before you reach for the clippers. The emergence of a full winter coat is triggered by the reduced number…

BylizzieFebruary 17, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: MINIATURE HORSE TACK

Q: Where do you get tack for Miniature Horses? A: Miniature Horse tack can be purchased from moth equestrian outlets. Saddles or pads should always be fitted to ensure that they do not go further back than the last rib. This usually requires something in the region of an eight inch saddle. Small dressage girths tend…

BylizzieApril 26, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: SHORT OR LONG BOXING BOOTS

Q: Does my horse need short of long boxing boots? A: Boxing boots are worn when travelling and come in either a short or long version. Short boxing boots fit only around the cannon bones, and offer no protection to the elbows, hocks, pasterns or heels. Front and back long boxing boots cover the leg from…

BylizzieNovember 27, 20190Comments

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KEEPING BOOTS CLEAN

It’s very important that leg wear is always wiped down or cleaned after use, so that it does not cause any chafing or infection to an undiscovered open wound. Boots should have a proper clean at least once a week if the horse has been worked throughout the week, and must also be cleaned properly…

BylizzieNovember 13, 20190Comments

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BOXING BOOTS

Boxing boots are worn when travelling, and come in either the short or long version. Short boxing boots are fitted only around the cannon bones, and offer no protection to the elbows, hocks, pasterns or heels. Front and back long boxing boots cover the leg from the bottom of the heel to just above the…

BylizzieNovember 11, 20190Comments

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SAUSAGE BOOT

The sausage boot is a ring of rubber, secured by a buckle, fitted around the fetlock. These boots are worn to protect the pastern or coronet from injury, such as when a jumper strikes himself as he takes off at a jump.

BylizzieNovember 10, 20190Comments

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HOCK BOOTS

Hock boots are typically worn during travel or when stabled. Some horses manage to dig out their bedding and end up lying down on the concrete base, resulting in sores on the hocks. Other horses might have a tendency to knock their hocks against the sides of a box, and in these cases, hock boots…

BylizzieNovember 9, 20190Comments

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MAGNETIC THERAPY BOOTS

Magnetic therapy has gained in popularity over the years, as more and more riders are seeing the benefits of letting their horses wear these boots. Magnetic therapy boots stimulate the cells and tissues, increase blood flow to the leg, reduce inflammation and prevent the deterioration of tissues. These therapy boots usually come in the form of…

BylizzieNovember 7, 20190Comments

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