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Horse Boot Accessories
Browse horse boot accessories that keep an existing boot working: replacement straps, inners, pads and closures, not a new boot type.
They are part of our wider Boots collection.
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What Counts as a Horse Boot Accessory?
A horse boot accessory is a spare or add-on for a boot you already use, not a substitute for choosing the right boot type.
Typical parts include:
- Replacement straps, tabs and hook-and-loop closures.
- Inners, linings and bandage pads.
- Keepers and small hardware that stop a strap flapping.
When Should You Replace a Part Instead of the Boot?
Replace the part when the shell still sits in the right place and only the closure or lining has failed. Replace the boot when the strike plate is cracked or the shape no longer matches the leg.
Tightening a dying strap on a tendon boot just moves pressure onto the tendon. The same is true of a fetlock cup whose lining has gone hard.
Inners, Pads and Heat
A new inner can restore fit, but a thicker pad under a closed boot holds more heat. Match thickness to the maker's intended lining, not to whatever fleece is in the tack room.
Bandage pads belong with wrap setups on horse bandages. Do not treat a bandage pad as a strike plate.
Closures Must Match the Boot System
Elastic, hook-and-loop and buckle straps are not interchangeable across brands. A strap that is too long will let the boot rotate even if it still peels shut.
If you cannot match the original closure, you need a new boot, not a longer strap from another pair.
Accessories Do Not Change the Injury Zone
A spare strap will not turn a bell boot into cannon protection. Keep bell boots and overreach boots for the bulbs, and fetlock boots for the hind joint.
A pad from our saddle pads range is saddle equipment, not a boot inner, even when both are sold as padding.
How to Care for Spare Parts
Keep spare straps dry and unstretched. Hook-and-loop packed full of hair will not hold on the next ride even if the boot shell is new.
Follow the maker's wash instructions for linings. Heat can shrink an inner so it no longer matches the shell it was bought for.
How to Match Accessories to Fit
Use the same brand and model notes as the boot where you can. There is no shared pony, cob or full chart for spare straps.
If the accessory listing does not name a compatible boot, treat compatibility as unconfirmed rather than assuming it fits every tendon or fetlock boot in the yard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are horse boot accessories?
Horse boot accessories are replacement and add-on parts for boots you already use, such as straps, inners, pads and closures. They are not a boot type and they do not choose the injury zone for you. Pick tendon, fetlock, bell or overreach coverage first, then match the part to that boot.
Can I replace straps instead of buying new tendon boots?
Yes, if the shell and strike pad are still sound and only the closure has stretched or torn. If the plate is cracked or the boot rotates even with a new strap, replace the boot. A tighter strap on a failed shell concentrates pressure on the tendon rather than fixing fit.
Are bandage pads the same as boot linings?
No. Bandage pads sit under a wrap and are part of a bandage setup. Boot linings and inners are shaped for a specific shell. Using a bandage pad as a strike-boot liner adds bulk and heat and can make the boot rotate. Match the inner to the boot maker where the listing allows.
Will one spare strap fit every horse boot?
Usually not. Elastic, hook-and-loop and buckle lengths differ by brand and model. A strap that is too long lets the boot spin. If the accessory does not list a compatible boot, do not assume a shared cob or full size. Compatibility is confirmed only when the product says so.
