Fetlock Boots: Targeted Protection for the Fetlock in Movement
Without brushing injuries on the fetlock, your horse moves more freely and stays relaxed. Here you will find fetlock boots for horses and ponies of all sizes.
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BUSSE BOUNCE ART-FUR II Fetlock Boots, Anatomical Hind Leg Protection, Pony, black
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Waldhausen Shetland Feltlock Boots, Hard Shell Fetlock Protection, Pair, black
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Waldhausen Brushing Boots Memory Foam Pro Pair, Shock-Absorbing, black, L
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Waldhausen Basic Plus Hind Boots – Soft Material with Shell, Pair, L
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BUSSE Fetlock Boots BOUNCE MESH, Breathable Hind Leg Protection, Pony brown/black
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Waldhausen Basic Hind Boots, Pair - Fetlock Protection Horse, black Pony
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Regular price: €25.29 Fetlock Boots: fewer grazes on the fetlock
Some horses strike the inside of the fetlock with the opposite hoof as they move. This is known as brushing. It quickly leads to rubbed patches, small wounds or swelling. Fetlock boots are short, padded boots that cover exactly this spot. They sit lower than a brushing boot and leave the cannon bone free, so your horse can move without restriction.
When fetlock boots make sense
Brushing often affects young horses that are not yet balanced, or horses with a narrow way of going. Tiredness, unfamiliar ground or a change in shoeing can also encourage it. Fetlock boots are mainly worn on the hind legs but fit on the front legs too. There are separate, smaller models for ponies and Shetlands. Once your farrier or vet has found the cause, brushing can often also be tackled through trimming and shoeing.
Material and fit
Fetlock boots made of faux fur or soft padding lie gently against the leg, while memory foam adapts to the shape of the fetlock. A shaped shell made of firmer material spreads the impact. The Velcro points backwards and is fastened just tightly enough that the boot does not slip. Take the boots off after riding and remove any sand so that the lining stays soft and does not rub.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if my horse is brushing?
Typical signs are rubbed hair, small scabs or swelling on the inside of the fetlock. Sometimes you can hear a quiet clicking sound in trot. Check the inside of the legs after riding, especially at the back.
Can I use fetlock boots and brushing boots together?
Yes, many riders combine brushing boots in front with fetlock boots behind. It is important that the pieces do not overlap and press. Try out the combination in quiet work first and check the legs afterwards.
Can different shoeing help against brushing?
Often the farrier can correct it with trimming or an adapted shoe. Have your horse's way of going assessed if it brushes frequently. In the meantime, the fetlock boot protects against new injuries.
A small boot that makes a big difference
If your horse regularly brushes on the inside of the fetlock, sore patches soon appear that open up again with every stride. Fetlock boots wrap around exactly this spot and absorb contact with the other hoof. Because they are short, the cannon bone stays free and the leg can breathe well. Models with faux fur offer particularly soft padding, versions with memory foam mould to the shape of the joint, and a firm shaped shell spreads the impact. For ponies and Shetlands there are separate small sizes that stay in place. Combined with brushing boots on the front legs, you get protection that suits your horse. After riding, take the boots off, brush the sand out of the lining and let the leg dry properly. If your horse brushes often, have its hooves and way of going checked as well.