Hoof protection and bell boots as optimal leg protection for your horse
Whether for trail riding, competition, or daily training: hoof protection is important to protect horses' legs from injuries. For this purpose, we provide you and your horsewith various protective products suitable for all horse breeds and hoof sizes. In addition to bell boots, our range also includes hoof boots and effective bulb protectors. We hope you enjoy browsing.
Why do horses need bell boots?
A horse'slegs are highly susceptible to injury. Even small bumps can lead to open wounds that can become infected and are difficult to heal. Therefore, bell boots are primarily intended to prevent horses' legs from touching each other. Especially when jumping, there is a high risk of painful contact between shod hind legs and front legs. For this reason, bell boots are used on the front hooves and are also called jumping boots in this function.
Bell boots as protection against losing horseshoes
In addition to their protective function and gait optimization, bell boots have another purpose. For horsesthat overreach significantly, they can protect against losing horseshoes while riding, or even in the pasture.
These types of bell boots are available for purchase
To find the right bell boots for different uses, you can buy various options.
- Rubber bell bootsThese soft and flexible bell boots are pulled over the horse'sleg by turning them inside out. Rubber bell boots are very sturdy, rarely get knocked off, and always fit snugly around the hoof. They are often used for wear in the pasture. Manufacturers also like to combine the advantages of different materials. Bussemanufactures bell boots that are made of synthetic leather on the outside and lined with rubber on the inside. These bell boots are easy to put on with a double velcro closure.
- Bell boots with lambskinIn our shop, you will find a wide selection of bell boots with lambskin trim, which are suitable for particularly sensitive horsesor cold winter days. Bell boots can lead to rubbing in the pastern area if worn for extended periods. The lambskin in the upper area prevents sore spots from developing. It is important to ensure that no sand gets trapped in the fur. Otherwise, the opposite effect can occur. We offer bell boots with lambskin from various manufacturers, such as Equestrian Stockholm, Eskadron, Kingsland, or Busse
- Neoprene bell bootsNeoprene bell boots have the same advantages as rubber bell boots. The material is even softer and more flexible and extremely durable. Neoprene can easily withstand even heavy loads. In addition, they have the advantage of being very heat-insulating.
Decorative glitter bell boots for your horse
Bell boots not only have a functional but also a decorative purpose. Is a plain black hoof protector too boring for you? Then we also offer glitter bell boots in our shop that will turn your horseinto a real star. Our manufacturer SD Designspecializes in producing bell boots in sparkling designs.
Special bulb protector as impact protection for your horse
As an alternative to bell boots that completely enclose the horse's hoof, a bulb protector or fetlock protector is also available. This is only placed around the bulb to provide effective impact protection there. Due to the anatomical fit, the bell boots do not slip.
Bell boots with cooling units: relief for inflammatory hoof diseases
Our manufacturer Kiefferhas developed an innovative product with cooling bell boots that not only has practical but also medical benefits. A cooling unit is integrated into the bell boots, which promises relief for inflammatory hoof diseases such as laminitis, sole bruising, or hoof abscesses. Thanks to practical development, uniform cooling is enabled, so time-consuming methods such as water baths can be replaced. The bell boots with cooling unit cool for up to 3 hours, are easy to put on, and are then stored in the freezer.
Hoof boots as an alternative to shoeing
Perhaps you are also facing the problem that your horse'sshoeing does not hold well, or it regularly pulls off its shoes itself. Hoof problems can also be the reason why a horsedoes not wear shoes. In this case, hoof boots can be the perfect replacement.
Hoof boots have numerous advantages. They support the natural function of the horse's hoof, such as shock absorption, blood circulation, and sensation, and enable a good balance between wear and growth. As temporary hoof protection, they can protect the horse's hoof during peak loads. Hoof boots are also often used when transitioning from iron to barefoot until the horse's hoof has adapted to the change. They are only used when needed, for example during extensive rides, and are so light that they can be carried in your luggage at any time. In our shop, we offer you a selection of hoof boots from our manufacturer Kerbl.
