XC Boots

[ktpop]

Going cross country schooling at the end of the month and I'm after some recommendations for boots. I dont typically put any boots on my mare but just looking for some advice, I've read too many articles about heating tendons and the like. To boot or not to boot? I have neoprene brushing boots or tendon boots but surely they'll be useless as they have open fronts and don't offer any protection really? I've been looking at different boots online and I honestly have no clue lol. Not looking to break the bank but any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[doodle]

I have premier equine XC boots. They have air vents in them and are very light and don’t seem to heat up his legs. They are big made though (Robin is a chunky 16.2 and in medium)

 

[ihatework]

I’d just use your brushing boots to start with

 

[Upthecreek]

Brushing boots are absolutely fine if you are jumping small fences. Over 80cms and I like to put XC boots on front and back. I too like the premier equine ones.

 

[sportsmansB]

Mostly front XC boots are not so much for knocks on the front of the legs (which are basically bone anyway) but for knocks to the tendons and delicate structures down the back. So tendon boots are better than nothing and will still stop the horse striking itself, which is the biggest concern.
You can certainly use normal brushing boots, or even open front tendon boots, until you feel the need to do more and buy some. I have PE ones on my horse too as they are light but protective, and can be picked up inexpensively in the sales.

 

[Fiona]

Mostly front XC boots are not so much for knocks on the front of the legs (which are basically bone anyway) but for knocks to the tendons and delicate structures down the back. So tendon boots are better than nothing and will still stop the horse striking itself, which is the biggest concern.
You can certainly use normal brushing boots, or even open front tendon boots, until you feel the need to do more and buy some. I have PE ones on my horse too as they are light but protective, and can be picked up inexpensively in the sales.

Exactly this....

Fiona