Travel Protections: Securing the Horse During Journeys

Travel protections are essential equipment to ensure the safety of the horse during journeys in a trailer or truck. Transport exposes the horse to specific risks: loss of balance, impacts, rubbing, repeated pressure. Protections help to prevent injuries and allow for travel in better conditions. They are used for both short and long-distance journeys to protect the horse in all circumstances.

Why protect the horse during transport?

During transport, the horse must constantly adjust its balance. This can lead to:
• impacts between limbs,
• repeated rubbing,
• banging against the vehicle walls,
• trauma to the hindquarters.

Travel protections allow for:
• securing the limbs and tail,
• limiting the risk of injury,
• preserving the horse's comfort,
• reducing stress related to travel.

They are an indispensable part of responsible transport equipment.

Travel Boots

Travel boots protect the entire horse's legs, usually from the knee or hock down to the fetlock, or even beyond depending on the model. They are designed to:
• absorb shocks,
• protect against rubbing,
• keep tendons and joints safe from impacts.

More enveloping than exercise boots, they are specifically adapted to the constraints of transport and provide extensive protection for the entire duration of the journey.

Tail Guard

The tail guard is designed to protect the base and sometimes the length of the tail during transport. It helps to:
• prevent rubbing against the walls,
• prevent injuries or irritations,
• preserve the integrity of the hair.

It is particularly useful for horses that tend to lean or move around in the vehicle.

Protections Designed for Support and Comfort

Travel protections are designed to:
• stay securely in place during the journey,
• offer good support without excessive compression,
• be easy to put on and take off.

The quality of the materials and fastening systems is essential to guarantee both safety and comfort, without impeding blood circulation or natural movements.

Choosing the Right Travel Protections

The choice depends on:
• the mode of transport (trailer, truck),
• the duration of the journey,
• the horse's behavior during transport,
• its size and sensitivity.

Well-adapted equipment allows for more peaceful travel and limits the risks associated with journeys.

Essential Equipment for Safe Transport

Travel protections are indispensable equipment for preserving the physical integrity of the horse during journeys. Well-chosen, they contribute to safer and more comfortable transport for the horse.