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Frequently asked questions
Which leg protection is suitable for Western riding?
What should I look for in a leg protector for a Western horse?

Western Horse Boots

Q: Which leg protection is suitable for Western riding?

In Western riding, there are other sources of danger for the horse's legs than in dressage or showjumping. In showjumping, tendon boots and bell boots are a sensible thing to have as impact protection over the jump. In dressage, the horse can injure itself when leg-yielding or in lateral movements, which is why bandages or boots are also used here. In Western riding, on the other hand, other manoeuvres are performed. Sliding stops, spins or rollbacks can be a danger to the safety of the horse's legs, both in training and at Western shows. Especially in reining, horse boots or Western boots are indispensable. These are longer than ordinary boots and enclose both the cannon bone and the fetlock. This not only provides impact protection from the horse's own legs, for example when the horse crosses over with the forehand during a spin. Boots for Western riding can also reduce overstretching of the tendons and joints, which is a sensible thing to do during hard stops and turns, for example in reining or in cattle work. Horse boots can be supplemented with bell boots, which additionally protect the coronet and the bulb of the hooves from kicks. At Kramer Equestrian you can buy anatomically shaped horse boots. These reliably enclose the cannon bone and fetlock and prevent the penetration of dirt. They are particularly light, while the material is shock-absorbent and takes the strain off the bone structure. This is especially beneficial for the horse's leg health during hard stops and tight turns. Padded Western bell boots round off our range.

Q: What should I look for in a leg protector for a Western horse?

Leg protectors for Western horses should first and foremost protect the horse's leg from blows and injuries caused by them. This means that the material must be able to withstand a lot so that it can sufficiently shield the horse's leg from external influences. Boots for Western riding should therefore have the following properties: Shock-absorbing Robust Breathable Easy to care for Durable, long-lasting Velcro fastener Flexible to fit the horse's leg better The material of boots for Western riding should also prevent heat build-up, as heat can make the deeper structures more vulnerable. For this reason, you should look for breathable materials when buying leg protectors for Western riding.

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STONEDEEK

Rubber Bell Boots

£9.99

STONEDEEK

5.0

Training Boots

£34.90

5.0

STONEDEEK

5.0

Bell Boots

£22.90

5.0

RANCH-X

Pro Boots

£54.90

Frequently asked questions
Which leg protection is suitable for Western riding?
What should I look for in a leg protector for a Western horse?

Which leg protection is suitable for Western riding?

In Western riding, there are other sources of danger for the horse's legs than in dressage or showjumping. In showjumping, tendon boots and bell boots are a sensible thing to have as impact protection over the jump. In dressage, the horse can injure itself when leg-yielding or in lateral movements, which is why bandages or boots are also used here.

In Western riding, on the other hand, other manoeuvres are performed. Sliding stops, spins or rollbacks can be a danger to the safety of the horse's legs, both in training and at Western shows. Especially in reining, horse boots or Western boots are indispensable. These are longer than ordinary boots and enclose both the cannon bone and the fetlock. This not only provides impact protection from the horse's own legs, for example when the horse crosses over with the forehand during a spin. Boots for Western riding can also reduce overstretching of the tendons and joints, which is a sensible thing to do during hard stops and turns, for example in reining or in cattle work.

Horse boots can be supplemented with bell boots, which additionally protect the coronet and the bulb of the hooves from kicks.

At Kramer Equestrian you can buy anatomically shaped horse boots. These reliably enclose the cannon bone and fetlock and prevent the penetration of dirt. They are particularly light, while the material is shock-absorbent and takes the strain off the bone structure. This is especially beneficial for the horse's leg health during hard stops and tight turns. Padded Western bell boots round off our range.

What should I look for in a leg protector for a Western horse?

Leg protectors for Western horses should first and foremost protect the horse's leg from blows and injuries caused by them. This means that the material must be able to withstand a lot so that it can sufficiently shield the horse's leg from external influences. Boots for Western riding should therefore have the following properties:

Shock-absorbing
Robust
Breathable
Easy to care for
Durable, long-lasting Velcro fastener
Flexible to fit the horse's leg better

The material of boots for Western riding should also prevent heat build-up, as heat can make the deeper structures more vulnerable. For this reason, you should look for breathable materials when buying leg protectors for Western riding.