Kentucky Sheepskin Overreach Boots
$129.95
Overreach Boots
Browse overreach boots that cover the heel bulbs and more of the pastern when a hind foot grabs higher than a short bell can catch.
They are part of our wider Boots collection.
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What Is an Overreach Boot?
An overreach boot is a pastern-and-bulb guard for horses whose hind feet strike the back of the front limb above a short bell's coverage.
The injury is still overreach. The difference is where the grab lands. Typical parts are:
- A taller body up the pastern than a classic bell.
- A lining that must not wring the pastern when the horse lands.
- A closure that stays shut in mud, grass and sand.
Overreach Boots vs Bell Boots
Overreach boots are usually taller; bell boots are the shorter flared skirt over the hoof.
Product titles mix the two words. Choose by the height of the mark on the pastern, not by which heading you landed on. If both pages show similar shapes, pick the height that covers the bruise and stop there.
Why Extra Height Can Rub
More coverage means more lining moving on the pastern. A tall boot that is tight at the neck will ring hair even if it stops the grab.
That is a fit problem, not a reason to add horse bandages underneath. Bandages hold heat. If a closure fails, replacement parts sit in horse boot accessories.
Work vs Turnout Overreach Boots
Ridden work needs a boot that stays put at faster paces. Turnout needs a boot that is harder to snag. Those are not always the same pair.
A tall fastened boot that is safe in the arena can catch on a fence at grass. Check the skirt and straps after paddock time the same way you would after a jump session.
When Should You Use Overreach Boots?
Use them when the horse grabs the pastern or when a short bell still leaves bruises higher than the coronet. Skip the extra height if the only mark is on the bulbs.
They do not replace tendon boots or fetlock boots. A pad from our saddle pads range does not change how the hind feet land.
How to Care for Overreach Boots
Rinse grit from the inside so it cannot grind the pastern, then dry the lining fully. Folded wet plastic splits at the same crease every time.
Follow the maker's wash instructions. Do not assume a padded overreach boot can take the same heat as a plain rubber bell.
How Should Overreach Boots Fit?
A fitted overreach boot covers the bulbs and the grab height without spinning or stepping on the skirt. The pastern must still flex.
Size names vary by maker. If the boot creeps up into the fetlock, it is too loose or too tall for that horse, not a sign you also need a fetlock cup on the same limb for overreach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do overreach boots protect?
Overreach boots protect the heel bulbs and pastern when a hind foot strikes the back of a front limb. They are for a higher grab than a short bell covers. They do not protect the cannon tendons or the hind fetlock. Use tendon boots and fetlock boots for those marks.
When should I choose overreach boots instead of bell boots?
Choose overreach boots when the bruise or hair loss sits up the pastern, above a classic bell skirt. Choose bell boots when the damage is on the bulbs and coronet and extra height only adds bulk. If a product is labelled both ways, compare the actual height on the horse, not the title.
Can overreach boots be worn in the paddock?
Only if the design is hard to snag and you check it after turnout. Taller boots have more material to catch on fences. Overreach can happen at grass, so some horses need cover there, but a loose strap or a long skirt is a hazard. Do not leave tendon boots on and call it overreach protection.
Why do overreach boots rub the pastern?
Height plus a tight neck wrings the pastern each time the horse lands. Grit left inside the lining makes it worse. Loosen or resize rather than adding a bandage underneath, which holds heat. If the lining has gone hard or the closure has stretched, replace the part or the boot.
