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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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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BRUSHING BOOTS

Brushing boots secure around the horse's cannon bone and usually have a protective padded layer on the inside. The reason for this is to protect the inside of the leg when struck, or brushed into, by the opposite leg. Brushing boots are a great option for everyday flatwork or hacking, as they provide good all-round protection…

BylizzieNovember 3, 20190Comments

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BOOTS INTRO

As most of us know, horse boots are worn to protect and support the front and back legs during training, competition, turnout, stabling, therapy or travel. The work you choose to do or your horse's circumstantial needs will determine the type of boots he should wear. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to boots,…

BylizzieNovember 2, 20190Comments

ASKHQ: SHORT OR LONG BOXING BOOTS

BOXING BOOTS

SAUSAGE BOOT

HOCK BOOTS

BRUSHING BOOTS

BOOTS INTRO

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