Leather dressage boots with bell boots (set of 4)

Dressage boots

• Ergonomic fit
• Individually adjustable hook-and-loop fasteners

Overreach boots

• Protection against overreaching
• Secure hook-and-loop fastener

The set

• High-quality synthetic leather
• Shock-absorbing padding
• Soft neoprene lining
• Includes storage bag

• Dressage training, riding lessons, free lunging, and daily work
• Horses that tend to brush during lateral movements, transitions, or tight turns
• Horses with expansive movement or strong engagement of the hindquarters
• Horses that tend to overreach, risking injury to the heels or hoof area
• Protection of the front hooves from contact with the hind hooves
• Training sessions involving significant bending, flexion, and lateral movement
• Preventive protection against brushing, striking, and overreaching during training

injuries to the coronary band can be more than just a superficial wound? A portion of the new hoof horn is formed in this area. If the horn-producing tissue is severely damaged, it may later manifest as a groove, unevenness, or permanent alteration in the hoof wall. This is precisely why protecting the coronary band and heels when overreaching is particularly important.

What are bell boots and dressage boots used for?

Bell boots primarily protect the heel bulbs, coronet band, and the rear area of the front hoof if the horse overreaches with a hind hoof. Dressage boots protect the horse's leg during daily training from grazing, light impacts, and self-inflicted strikes. Both provide targeted protection for sensitive areas and reduce the risk of injury.

How should bell boots and dressage boots fit?

Bell boots should completely cover the heel bulb area and reach low enough without hindering the horse when landing. Dressage boots should lie evenly against the horse's leg without cutting in or twisting during movement. Both must fit securely without causing pressure points.

Can a bell boot prevent my horse from pulling off a horseshoe?

It can significantly reduce the risk by covering the rear area of the front hoof and the horseshoe. However, pulling off a horseshoe cannot be prevented entirely, as factors such as movement patterns, ground conditions, and the farrier work play a role.

Are bell boots and dressage boots allowed in tournaments?

Bell boots are considered leg protection and can be used depending on the discipline and competition. Dressage boots are generally not allowed in LPO dressage tests during the actual competition. The current FN equipment catalog and the respective competition regulations are always authoritative.

How do dressage boots differ from other types of leg protection?

Dressage boots are usually designed with a larger surface area and fit more evenly around the horse's leg, providing specific protection to sensitive areas during lateral movements and gymnastic exercises. They differ from jumping boots and bandages in terms of their shape, padding, and ease of use.

• Use only as intended for leg or hoof protection on horses.
• Do not apply to open wounds, skin injuries, or irritated areas of skin.
• Check for damage, tears, loose seams, worn areas, or defective fasteners before each use.
• Do not continue to use if damaged or heavily worn.
• Regularly check the fit and secure positioning to avoid pressure points, chafing, skin irritation, or circulation problems.
• Do not fasten too tightly. Sufficient freedom of movement for the limbs as well as in the fetlock and heel area must be ensured.
• Remove dirt and moisture after every use and allow the products to dry completely to avoid skin irritation and material damage.
• Do not make any unauthorized modifications or repairs to the products.
• Clean only according to the care label. Do not use chemical cleaning agents, bleach, or solvents.
• Do not store or dry near open flames, heat sources, or chemical substances.