Brushing Boots

About

Horse Brushing Boots – Everyday Leg Protection for Schooling, Hacking & Turnout Brushing boots for horses are an everyday essential for UK riders looking to protect their horses’ legs from minor injuries, knocks, and interference. Ideal for daily use, equine brushing boots provide targeted support around the fetlock and lower leg, reducing the risk of brushing and scuffing during flatwork, hacking, or turnout. Lightweight, breathable, and easy to secure, these versatile horse boots offer dependable protection without compromising your horse’s comfort or freedom of movement. Should you need a specific boot for jumping, you may find tendon & fetlock boots more suitable as they provide specific protection for the sensitive tendons and ligaments put under strain during jumping. What Are Brushing Boots & Why Are They Used? Brushing occurs when a horse strikes one leg with the opposite hoof, often due to narrow conformation, imbalance, or lively movement. Horse brushing boots are shaped to wrap around the lower leg, typically featuring a reinforced strike pad on the inside to prevent injury caused by brushing or interference. Most brushing boots fasten with strong Velcro straps on the outside and are worn just below the knee, sitting comfortably around the cannon bone and fetlock. They can be used on both front and hind legs, depending on your horse’s movement and discipline. When to Use Brushing Boots for Horses Brushing boots for horses are incredibly versatile and can be used for a wide range of everyday activities. Hacking: Guard against knocks on narrow bridleways or stony paths. Flatwork & Schooling: Provide leg protection during transitions, circles, and lateral movements. Jumping: Help prevent brushing or injury when clearing poles or fences. Turnout: To protect your horse’s legs while turned out in the field, consider using turnout boots for added coverage and support during play, galloping, or unpredictable movement. These boots often provide the