New trend for tendon/fetlock boots in dressage?

[tobiano1984]

I've seen this more and more over the last year - can anyone explain? I'm interested because it would make booting my short fat legged horse a lot easier as I've struggled to find boots that are wide enough but not too long..! And bandages look a bit ridiculous on him (and too time consuming) I've used tendon boots on my young warmblood and can see that they offer adequate protection from brushing and from hooves behind, it's the fetlock boots I'm not sure about - do they offer adequate protection? I guess the most common brushing area is the fetlock.
Would be interested to here from dressage riders who use this combo for flat work, and if so which brands are best! I spy a bandwagon I need to climb on

 

[be positive]

Surely the main reason for using any boots is the appropriate protection for the individual not fashion or the need to do the same as everyone else, considering they cannot be used in the test does it matter what they are or what colour they are if they do the job required.
A fetlock boot will protect the fetlock, if the horse is inclined to catch itself higher up you need a brushing boot, a tendon boot will give a fair amount of protection to the inside of the front limb so if it is doing the job use it most allow better airflow and help keep the tendons cooler than full brushing boots so my guess that is why the dressage riders are now using them so if they are suitable for your horse use them.
Mine wear whatever fits/ does the job, I have several sets of premier equine boots that get used for most things.

 

[HufflyPuffly]

:lol: I would imagine it's much for your reasons above, easy to fit and remove and give enough protection. I think if you've got some that's close behind fetlock boots would be enough?

Plus this trend means I must be a trendsetter as I've used my showjumping set from when we changed discipline ( and didn't want to buy new straight away ) when warming up.

Don't use anything on baby horse :eek3: but I'm going back to the tendon boot set, as I got an amazing sparkly set for xmas .

 

[only_me]

But if you think it would work better then why don't you just use them anyway?

It shouldn't matter about if it's fashionable or not, why would it matter? You want the boots to protect!
I use what ever boot I need for what I need, I've warmed up for a dressage comp in our xc boots as that's all I had with me lol. Tbh I probably would have used no boots but the field was a bog and didn't want to waste all my efforts of cleaning his legs some people use bandages and then boot over the top - a bit excessive imo!

I don't use bandages much in a dressage warm up as it would be dad taking them off for me, so we stick to brushing boots so he can take off easily.


Ets. Actually I think I will start a new trend. Xc boots all round for dressage warm ups, especially considering how dangerous warm ups are now
I wonder if hi viz is too much...

 

[rachk89]

I dont use anything for flatwork on my horse. I used to when he was weaker and kicked himself a lot, but he's stronger now and knows where his legs are (finally) so he doesnt do that. Luckily he doesnt catch himself on his heels either.

I only put boots on him for jumping as he is lazy with his legs and will hit the poles and not care about it either, so he'll repeatedly do it.

 

[Shay]

Too many trends in boots for my taste! As has been said - look at the horse, look at the activity and look at the protection needed. Use the minimum necessary - and in most cases that will be none. Following what others do without understanding why can actually harm your horse.

 

[scats]

I school my two in either LeMieux dressage/flat work boots in front or premier equine sport wraps. This is largely due to the mare having a huge canter and has had some knocks from her own legs. The sports horse plaits slightly behind so wears fetlock boots as he has knocked himself in the past.
Both hack in brushing boots.

I have a set of tendon boots from when I was showjumping, but haven't used them for years. I was considering selling them to be honest.

I've had horses for over 25 years and I've always used boots on horses who I have felt needed them. However, I have equally had horses who I've not booted up as they haven't required it.