Why do you put boots on a horse?

Why do you put boots on a horse?

Horse boots are used to protect the horse's legs from injury during riding, lunging or turnout, as well as absorbing some of the shock on impact as a horse's hoof hits the ground.

When should I put boots on my horse?

They're commonly used during lunging (especially when canter work is being done), but also for jumping, reining and other fast-moving sports where a horse may hit its leg with a hoof. These boots sit at or above the pastern joint and protect the lower bones and soft tissue of the lower leg.

Do horses need travel boots?

Horses should wear protective travel clothing to protect them from injury and to ensure that they stay safe and comfortable during loading and the journey itself. Leg protection – Leg protection can be provided in the form of bandages or travel boots.

What do sport boots do for horses?

Sports medicine boots, sometimes called support boots, protect a horse's legs against impact from its other legs or objects like jumps. They are also used to help prevent the over-stretching of the tendon on the back of the horse's leg.