Q: What type of leg protection does my horse need
A: The right leg protection depends on your discipline, work intensity, and your horse's individual needs. Splint and tendon boots protect the lower leg during riding and arena work. Bell boots guard the hoof and heel bulbs against overreaching. For racing and performance horses, trotting boots, ankle boots, skid boots, and rundown boots each address specific impact and friction points. When in doubt, start with the demands of your discipline and work from there.Q: How does a bell boot protect my horse
A: A bell boot wraps around the pastern and hangs over the hoof, covering the heel bulbs and back of the hoof wall. This protects against overreaching - when a hind hoof strikes the back of a front hoof or heel during movement - which can pull a shoe, bruise the heel bulbs, or cut the coronary band. They're a common choice for turnout, lunging, jumping, and any discipline where collection or tight turns increase the risk of self-interference.
Horse Leg Protection for Safety, Support & Performance
Horse leg protection for turnout, training, travel, and competition — all in one place. Browse horse bandages and wraps for flexible support, hoof boots for endurance, trail, and cross-country use, and protective boot styles built for everyday turnout.
Find the right fit by discipline and use case — splint and tendon boots for riding and training, bell boots for hoof and heel coverage, and trotting boots or ankle, skid, and rundown boots for racing and performance. Most orders ship same day.
Not sure which style you need? The Leg Protection Library has guides to help you choose. For travel, see shipping boots and trailer equipment.
