Brushing boots for horses
Brushing boots protect the fetlock, usually on the hind legs. They are shorter than tendon boots and absorb knocks when the horse strikes itself with the other hoof while moving or jumping. At Lepona you will find over 70 models from Veredus, Eskadron, Kentucky Horsewear, QHP, LeMieux, Busse, Waldhausen, BR and other brands, from Shetland to Full Extra.
Which brushing boot for which use?
For everyday work, simple brushing boots with a soft shell and Velcro fastening are enough, such as the Waldhausen Basic, the Busse Bounce or the QHP Champ with neoprene lining.
For jumping there are brushing boots with a firm shell, gel or foam padding and ventilation, for example Veredus Carbon Gel, Olympus and TRC Vento or the Kavalkade hard-shell brushing boots "Compete" with memory foam. You will find the whole range from the Italian brand under Veredus brushing boots.
For young horses, Veredus has the Young Jump models, which according to the manufacturer are designed to the international rules for young horses. Kentucky Horsewear offers Young Horse brushing boots with a ventilated TPU shell.
Material: neoprene, leather or faux fur
Neoprene is easy to care for and moulds to the leg. Classic models such as the LeMieux Capella are made of leather. For sensitive horses there are brushing boots with a faux fur edge or faux fur lining, for example the Veredus "Save the Sheep" models with Techno Sheepskin or the ANKY ATB22005.
Size and fit
Brushing boots are sold in pairs. Make sure the shell sits on the inside of the fetlock and the fastening points backwards. Sizes range from Shetland and Pony through Cob to Full Extra; the measurements are given with the item. You can read more about how tendon boots and brushing boots differ in Horse boots explained.
Matching tendon boots
For the front legs there are tendon boots, many in the same design as the brushing boots, for example from Eskadron, Kentucky Horsewear and LeMieux. For the heels and coronet there are overreach boots.
Brushing boots are shorter and mainly protect the fetlock. Tendon boots reach higher and also protect the tendon and cannon bone area. Brushing boots are usually worn behind, tendon boots usually in front.
When it brushes its hind legs while moving, or when jumping, where the hind legs are under more strain. Many riders also use brushing boots for lunging and hacking out.
For example the Veredus Young Jump models, which according to the manufacturer are designed to the international rules for young horses, or the Kentucky Young Horse brushing boots.
Yes. The Veredus "Save the Sheep" models use Techno Sheepskin, and there are models with a faux fur edge from ANKY, Kentucky Horsewear and other brands.
Sizes range from Shetland to Full Extra. The shell should cover the inside of the fetlock without pressing downwards. The measurements are given with each item.
Neoprene and plastic shells can usually be washed off with water; leather should only be wiped with a damp cloth and cared for. The exact instructions are given with the item.