Hoof bells protect the hoof and coronet

Bell bells or bell bells are used to protect the hoof and coronet so that horses cannot step into them themselves. They can also prevent the horseshoes from being stepped on. By default, hoof bells are used for the front hooves because there is a risk that the hind hooves will step into them, for example when jumping or running with great vigor. To protect against injuries or special fittings, spring bells can also be used at the rear, be it in the pasture or while riding. When buying, the fit and size, the material and the prevention of chafing are important.

The bell-bells must cover the coronet but sit under the fetlock. They should more or less reach down to the bottom, but not hit the ground. So that the ball protection fits your horse, it is offered in various sizes. And of course there are no longer just ugly, dirty white standard parts - from classic colors, neon colors to lacquer material to rhinestones, everything is possible that you and your horse like.

Which hoof bell for your needs?

All bell boots have one thing in common: they protect the horse's balls on the front hooves and in some cases the hind hooves as well. There are differences in material and length. Lepona.de offers a large selection of bell boots for horses and ponies. So that you can find the right bell boots for your horse faster, here is an overview of the most common materials:

Hoof bells made of rubber

Rubber bells are inexpensive and offer good basic protection for the balls of the feet. Most often they have a closed shape. Then they have to be pulled over the front or rear hooves, which is a little more laborious. Closed bells are not as easily lost by horses as open bell bells. The rubber is also very easy to care for. There are rubber bell bells also in open form with Velcro.

Rubber hoof bells

Hoof bells made of neoprene, PVC, synthetic leather or leather

Neoprene, PVC, synthetic leather or leather are a bit stronger than rubber and therefore offer a bit more protection. They have a clasp because of their rigidity. Spring bells with Velcro are particularly convenient to use. These are often adjustable and therefore somewhat more variable in size and fit. Sensitive horse legs have to be padded again. Simple, rigid bell bells have a soft neoprene lining that is approximately 5 mm thick.

Bell boots leather Bell boots neoprene

Hoof bells with fur edges

If that is not enough, the bell bells should be lined with soft lambskin or faux fur to protect the sensitive skin. Lambskin is incredibly soft and skin-friendly. A good, easy-care alternative is FauxFur, a synthetic lambskin plush that is almost as soft and washable.

Fur hoof bells