Performance Boots
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- Toklat Ivent No Turn Overreach Bell Boots - Black Breathable Protective Horse Boots
- Toklat Ivent Hybrid Brushing Boots - Breathable Horse Leg Protection & Impact Support - Multiple Sizes
- Shires ARMA OXI-ZONE SupaFleece Fetlock Boots - Breathable Fleece-Lined Horse Boots
- Shires ARMA Vortex SupaFleece Fetlock Boots - Black Comfort Lining Impact Protection Horse Boots
- Shires ARMA Vortex SupaFleece Breathable Equestrian Horse Tendon Boots - Black
- Shires ARMA Vortex Fetlock Boots - High-Performance Impact Protection - Black - Multiple Sizes
- Shires ARMA Vortex Tendon Boots - Black Professional High-Impact Horse Leg Protection
- Weaver Leather Skid Boots – Hind Leg Protection for Reining
- Shires ARMA OXI-ZONE SupaFleece Tendon Boots - High Performance Breathable Horse Leg Protection
- Toklat Kevlar Overreach Bell Boots - High-Impact No-Turn Protection - Multiple Sizes
- Weaver Leather Equine Double Hook and Loop Bell Boots - White Heavy-Duty Ribbed Rubber Hoof Protection
- Shires Arma Contour Pro Brushing Boots - Durable Impact Protection for Horses - Multiple Sizes
- Shires Arma Air Motion Supafleece Brushing Boots - Breathable Horse Leg Protection - Multiple Sizes
- Professional's Choice Black Ice Bell Boots - Durable Overreach Protection - Multiple Sizes
- Shires ARMA OXI-ZONE SupaFleece Brushing Boots - Breathable Impact Protection Horse Leg Boots
- Classic Equine Dyno Turn Patterned No-Turn Bell Boots - Nova - Small - 2520D DynoHyde
- Classic Equine Men's Skid Boots - Black Perforated Neoprene Horse Leg Protection - Neolite Skid Cup
- Professional's Choice Satin Polo Wraps - 280g Double-Sided Fleece Horse Leg Support, Set of 4
- Professional's Choice VenTECH Splint Boots - Black Breathable Ventilated Neoprene Horse Leg Protection - Multiple Sizes
- Classic Equine Pro Reiner Skid Boot - Premium American Cowhide Leather Fetlock Protection with Double Closures
- Martin Saddlery Pro Skid Boots - Chocolate American Cowhide Leather Fetlock & Pastern Protection
- Professionals Choice SMB Sports Medicine Boot Covers - Durable Waterproof Nylon Protective Boot Covers - Black
Hard stops, tight turns, and long miles all drive concussion straight into your horse's legs. Performance boots are how you protect the tendons, ligaments, and splint bones doing that work — whether you're running barrels, roping, reining, or just asking for a real day on the trail.
What Riders Are Actually Asking
Do my horse's legs really need boots?
If your horse works at speed, stops hard, or interferes (clips one leg with another), yes. Sport medicine boots like the Professional's Choice 2XCool SMB and Classic Equine Legacy2 cradle the suspensory and support the fetlock through hard stops, while splint and brushing boots guard the cannon bone from strike injuries.
What's the difference between bell boots and sport boots?
Sport (SMB) boots wrap the cannon and fetlock to absorb concussion and prevent strike. Bell boots sit over the hoof and bulb to stop a hind toe from grabbing a front heel or pulling a shoe. Many riders run both — sport boots up top, bell boots below — for full coverage.
Neoprene or breathable — does it matter?
For repeated hard work, look for ventilated or "cool" materials (perforated neoprene, air-flow liners) that shed heat. Tendons are sensitive to it; the cooler the leg stays, the better it holds up over a long run.
What are skid boots for?
Reiners and ropers use skid boots to protect the hind fetlocks from burn during sliding stops. If your horse sits down hard, they aren't optional.
How to Choose the Right Boots
- Match the job: SMB/sport boots for speed and stops, splint/brushing for interference, bell for overreach, skid for sliding stops.
- Fit snug, not tight: a boot that slips collects grit and rubs; one too tight restricts. Aim to slide a finger under a fastened boot.
- Buy the set: front-and-rear 4-packs keep protection even and usually save money.
- Clean them: rinse sand and grit after rides — embedded dirt is what causes rubs.
Brands Riders Trust
Professional's Choice and Classic Equine set the standard for Western sport boots, with proven suspensory support and colors to match your tack. Weaver Leather and Shires round out splint, brushing, and bell options for every discipline and budget.
We've been outfitting working horses for 30 years, ship fast, and ride ourselves — so the gear we stock is gear we'd put on our own horses. Happy Tails, Happy Trails.
