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Bell boots or hoof bells are used to protect the hoof and coronet so that horses cannot step in them themselves. They can also prevent the horseshoes from being stepped on. Hoof bells are used for the front hooves as standard, because there is a risk that the rear hooves will step in, for example when jumping or running very vigorously. However, to protect against injuries or special fittings, bell boots can also be used at the back, be it on the pasture or when riding. Important when buying are the fit and size, the material and the prevention of chafing.
The bell boots must cover the coronet but sit below the fetlock. They should more or less reach down, but not hit the ground. So that the ball of foot protection also fits your horse, it is available 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 rhinestone trimmings, everything that you and your horse like is possible.
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:
Rubber boots are inexpensive and offer good basic protection for the heels. Most often they have a closed form. Then they have to be pulled over the front hooves or hind hooves, which is a little more involved. Closed bells are not as easily lost by horses as open bells. The rubber is also very easy to care for. There are also rubber bell boots in an open form with Velcro.
Rubber hoof bells
Neoprene, PVC, synthetic leather or leather are slightly stronger than rubber and therefore offer slightly higher protection. They have a closure because of their rigidity. Bell boots with Velcro fasteners are particularly easy to use. These are often also adjustable and therefore somewhat more variable in size and fit. Sensitive horse legs have to be padded again. Simple rigid bell boots are fitted with a soft neoprene lining approximately 5mm thick.
If that's not enough, the bell boots should be lined with soft lambskin or faux fur to protect sensitive skin. Lambskin is indescribably 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