• Lining: Jersey and neoprene

To ensure optimal protection and preserve your horse’s freedom of movement, it is essential to choose a set of leg boots and hind fetlock boots suited to its morphology.

Open-front leg boots should be positioned to effectively protect the tendons and the back of the fetlock, without restricting the joint’s natural flexion. The hind fetlock boots should fit around the fetlock, with the protective shell positioned on the inner side of the leg and the fasteners facing outwards.

Once the boots are fitted, check that they are properly centred and sit close against the legs without creating pressure points. The button and elastic strap fastenings should be adjusted firmly but comfortably: tight enough to prevent any rotation or slipping, without compressing the legs.

After fitting, walk and then trot your horse for a few moments to check that the boots remain perfectly in place. The ventilation openings should remain unobstructed to ensure optimal airflow around the tendons during exercise.

At the end of the session, check for any rubbing, marks or areas of heat. A precise fit ensures effective leg protection while allowing your horse to maintain its full range of movement, which is essential during both training and competition.

Hind fetlock boots must be positioned carefully to provide effective protection without causing rubbing or excessive pressure.

• How to slide them into position correctly
Present the open hind fetlock boot, then place it slightly above the fetlock. Gently slide it downwards until it naturally sits around the fetlock.
This top-to-bottom movement allows the hind fetlock boot to follow the shape of the leg without catching the hair or creating folds.

• Final adjustment
Once in position:
- the hind fetlock boot should be properly centred,
- the shells or reinforcements should sit at the back of the fetlock,
- the fasteners (hook-and-loop straps or buttons) should face outwards and be closed without excessive tension.
It should stay securely in place without compressing the leg or slipping down during exercise.

• The key rule to remember
Slide it into position; never force it.
A correctly positioned hind fetlock boot provides effective protection while preserving the horse’s freedom of movement and comfort.

These fetlock boots are double-shell models.

In show jumping, they are permitted in Pro and Instructor classes, provided they comply with the regulatory requirements regarding dimensions and fastening systems. They are not permitted in Club, Pony, Amateur or Preparatory divisions, nor in classes restricted to 7-year-old horses, for which only single-shell fetlock boots meeting the specifications set out in the regulations are permitted.

In eventing, double-shell fetlock boots are permitted in the show jumping phase of Pro classes, subject to compliance with the regulations, but are not permitted in the show jumping phase of Amateur classes, according to the 2026 FFE regulations.