Fetlock Boots .v. Brushing Boots

[Helga1980]

Been pondering boots - the standard set-up for SJ seems to be open-fronted tendon boots in front and fetlock boots behind. I'm just wondering why?

Specifically, why open fronted, surely this leaves the front of the legs prone to bangs/knocks from poles?

Also, what benefits do fetlock boots have over brushing boots?

Sorry for all the questions, in one of those moods

 

[Helena88]

open front means that if the horse knocks a pole it realises it has and 'hopefully' wont do it again - with closed fronted they are less likely to notice

 

[lizzie_liz]

As Helena said, open fronted boots means that a horse can feel the poles when it knocks them and the same applies to fetlock boots.

 

[Helga1980]

Thanks - that makes sense. Wasn't sure if they were used for a specifc reason or it was just the 'done' thing!

 

[Helena88]

ar didnt know thats why fetlock boots were used - always thought brushing boots behind looked a bit odd!

 

[MillbrookSong]

I always used to use fetlot boots but no am back with brushing boots as song jumps much better - some one sugested this as they can feel where they legs are more in brushing boots!!