Turnout boots for horses can be a lifesaver, helping prevent field-induced injuries to those delicate limbs. Although some may decide to sport brushing boots or tendon boots for their horse’s turnout purposes, these can be uncomfortable and lack durability for field purposes. So, for a safe and beneficial turnout, we rounded up some of the best turnout boots on the market.
LeMieux Turnout Boots
For ultimate protection, we reach for the LeMieux Turnout Boots to safeguard our horse’s legs. Perfect for the changeable weather, these boots provide great, all-round protection and comfort come rain or shine. Anti-bacterial properties with well-ventilated neoprene means there is next to no sweat build up, reduced risk of pesky rubs occurring and less chance of skin irritations.
Not only supporting external protection of the lower leg, these boots function with an elasticated, angled strap, to support the fetlock through movement, reducing musculoskeletal strain and providing great comfort. Durable skid caps positioned on the fetlock joint provide unrivalled protected for the delicate joint too! Easy to wash or just horse off, we know you’ll be reaching for them too!
Rhinegold Breathable Neoprene Turnout Boots
Affordable and breathable, there a no excuses not to have a pair of the Rhinegold Breathable Neoprene Turnout Boots in your toolkit. These neoprene protection boots designed specifically to keep the legs cool during turnout, perfect for those warmer days where you’re still looking for some protection.
Contoured to the fetlock and with brushing protection, these boots are sculpted for great protection from nicks and knocks, as well as support the lower leg. Highly breathable and ventilated, you can be rest-assured that your horse will remain comfortable and safe all day long. In addition, the Rhinegold boots provide ultimate mud fever defence in the wetter months.
Equi-Chaps Hardy Chaps
Durable, easy to clean and providing optimal comfort, Equi-Chaps Hardy Chaps are the perfect second skin. Offering protection from overreaches, knocks and grazes, even the most boisterous horses won’t have a nick on their legs after wearing these. The practical chaps extend from below the knee or hock to over the hoof and heel area for superb protection from injury.
Made from water resistant, fast drying 7mm Rotex, these boots are extremely comfortable for the horse to wear, and easy to fit and remove. The Equi-Chaps Hardy Chaps are the perfect field accessory for every horse, from the accident-prone to those benefiting from warm, dry legs in the cooler seasons, such as horses with arthritis and ringbone.
Cashel Horse Fly Leg Guards
Fly repellant, fly rugs and fly masks, but are your horse’s legs protected from the pesky bugs? With flies attacking every piece of our horse’s they can get their hands on, why not protect their legs with the Cashel Horse Fly Leg Guards. Made from durable mesh, these boots are perfect to reduce insect induced stress and stomping that can affect our horse’s hoof health, bones and soft tissue. Contoured to fit the leg, Velcro fastenings aid an adjustable, personalised fit. Not only eliminating flies but UV rays too, these boots are perfect for the summer weather!
Woof Wear Mud Fever Boots
For those tackling the perils of a british winter, mud fever prevention can be primed with the Woof Wear Mud Fever Boots! Fully breathable, yet creating a hardy barrier from knee to hoof, your horse can be happily turned out, whatever the weather my throw. The articulated ‘Submarine Hoof Capsule’ reaches underneath the heel bulbs preventing mud seeping under the boot and keeping the boot firmly in place. Meanwhile, abrasion-resistant, Kevlar, protects the delicate bulbs of the heels.
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