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Dressage and Brushing Boots
Dressage boots and brushing boots protect the inside of the lower leg from knocks when one leg brushes against another during flatwork, lunging and schooling. This range covers fleece and fur lined dressage boots, all round brushing boots, splint boots and sports medicine boots.
They are part of our wider Boots collection.
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Dressage Boots vs Brushing Boots
Both styles cover the inside of the cannon and fetlock, where a horse is most likely to knock itself. The difference is mainly in the finish.
- Dressage boots are soft, fleece or fur lined and close fitting, made for flatwork.
- Brushing boots have a firmer strike pad and suit hacking, lunging and general riding.
- Splint and sports medicine boots add extra cover around the splint bone and fetlock.
- Wrap boots combine the look of a bandage with the speed of a boot.
Boots or Bandages for Flatwork?
Many dressage riders choose boots because they are quicker to fit and harder to put on too tightly. Fleece and polo bandages give a neat look in the arena but take practice to apply evenly. See horse bandages for wraps and pads.
Boots are not permitted in the arena at most dressage competitions, so check the rules and remove them before your test.
Fitting Dressage and Brushing Boots
The boot should sit just below the knee or hock and cover the fetlock without restricting movement. Straps fasten from front to back on the outside of the leg.
Check that you can slide a finger under each strap and that the boot does not twist when the horse moves.
Other Types of Leg Protection
Jumping horses usually need open front tendon boots and matching fetlock boots. Cross country riders need tougher eventing boots, and a pair of bell boots protects the heels.
Brands in This Category
Dressage and brushing boot ranges include Veredus, Woof Wear, Waldhausen and Kentucky Horsewear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dressage boots for?
Dressage boots protect the inside of the lower leg from knocks and brushing during flatwork and schooling. They are usually soft, fleece or fur lined and close fitting, so they stay comfortable through a long session. Most competitions do not allow boots during a dressage test, so they are used for warm up and training.
What is the difference between brushing boots and tendon boots?
Brushing boots cover the inside of the leg to stop one leg knocking the other, and they are closed at the front. Tendon boots for jumping are open at the front so the horse can feel a pole, with a firm guard at the back to protect the tendons from a hind leg strike.
Do horses need boots on all four legs?
It depends on how the horse moves and the work it is doing. Many riders use brushing or dressage boots on all four legs for schooling and lunging, since young or unbalanced horses can knock any leg. A horse with a straight, even action may only need front boots for lighter work.
How tight should brushing boots be?
Firm enough that the boot does not slip or twist, but loose enough to slide a finger under each strap. Fasten the middle strap first, then the top and bottom, pulling the straps towards the back of the leg. Boots that are too tight can press on the tendons, so check after riding.
