20 Best Shipping Boots For Horses (2023 Updated)

This is my second pair. My horse gets what you call bed sores across the top right below the fetlock on both legs. They kept cracking open. This spring when it became dry I put these on my horse. He wore them the whole spring and summer through the fall.

Now that it’s winter I took them off. Not only did these protect that area it actually totally healed since he didn’t re-injure them. They lasted all that time and finally the outside tore. But the inside is nice and soft and he didn’t mind wearing them at all.

I Ben had them on him riding. Great purchase!.

These boots have Been a life saver. We battled pressure sores on my mares front fetlocks for a year. When I found these boots I was unsure how they would hold up and if they would stay in place. They are on 24/7 and have held up amazing.

The fit is great and her’s sores are completely healed. I take them off only to wash them and brush her legs. These boots take a beating and have no signs of wear and tear and do not bothere her legs or her at all.

I would highly recommend them.

My large gelding had stall sores on his front legs and hocks sores on his hind from getting up and down, despite excellent bedding in a large stall. These Stall Sore boots have totally healed the open sores.

I put them on every night and take them off every morning. They do not bother him at all and his stall sores are completely healed! My trainer recommended them to me and I am so glad she did! Great quality, does what they claim to do, and are well worth it! I highly recommend!.

The Red Mare was having issues with her shoes, resulting in them having to be pulled and her having to go barefoot for a full cycle with hooves that had been overtrimmed. She had basically was walking on her soles and tiptoeing gingerly everywhere, enraged that her ability to torment her pasture mates had been limited.

Well, the plus side is that it stopped her from jumping the pasture fence to run across the property to beat up geldings (her favorite pastime), the downside was that, well, she was hurting and starting to get depressed that she couldn’t commit her usual atrocities.

Feeling sorry for The Red Mare and wanting to give her some relief, and having seen great success with these boots with client horses at work, I grabbed my credit card and did something that was REALLY hard to explain to my non-horsey family.

I bought my horse some sneakers. 1 week later, I was thrilled to find them on my porch, so I rushed on over to the barn, pulled up my poor, sad, sore Red Mare and popped them on her feet. They fit! And she hand-jogged sound in them! Now what? I know, I’ll put them through their paces and see if I can get them to come off.

I should have known. The newfound pep in her step. the excited honks. the mischief returning to her eye. the Red Mare Energy was returning. But there I was. too happy, too excited at the prospect of being to ride again to notice these things and give reasonable consideration to my next Brilliant Idea.

What was my Brilliant Idea, you might ask? Well, I was going to save time by taking The Red Mare, who had been out of work for a couple of weeks, for a casual trail ride across the pastures, through the woods, across the creek, putting the boots through everything I could think to throw at them.

and I was going to save time by doing it bareback AND in a rope halter. And to top it off. the weather had just started to turn cold. What could possibly go wrong? Well, off we went. The Red Mare was more kite than horse, but I guess that was to be expected.

So off we went, her spooking and honking, me assuring her that yes, that log has been there for a while and no, it has no plans of eating you. Through sand, tall grass, leaves, water, and mud we went, and the boots were holding on! We got to the big pasture.

“I want to trot” said Red Mare. “What a great idea” I said. Off we trotted. “I want to canter” said The Red Mare. “Wow we both just have so many great ideas today, let’s do it” I said There I was with images from The Black Stallion in my head.

we were going to look so majestic running freely across the pasture, bareback, hair flowing in the wind, the light from the sunset creating a scene one only sees in movies. Only, life isn’t a movie, and this wasn’t The Black Stallion.

The was The Red Mare. The Red Mare was feeling good. And I mean GOOD. SO GOOD that she had to express herself somehow, and she could NOT be stopped, so off we went, bucking and farting the entire length of the pasture, with me yelling obscenities at her the whole way.

Finally, I decided that she couldn’t buck if she was galloping, so off we tore, back towards the barn at an idiotic speed. As we raced back, me holding her fool head up the whole way so she couldn’t get back to hopping around like a demented toad, I peeked down and noticed the boots still on, by some miracle.

Well, at least SOMETHING was going right today. We swerved over to the arena, where I intended to school her on solid footing. I looked over and saw there were people hanging out in the next door arena.

“Great, I guess our yeehaw shenanigans will be witnessed. Oh well, I guess there will be someone to call an ambulance for me” I thought to myself. Well. I readied myself for a bucking fit, asked for the canter, and braced myself for impact.

only to get the most lovely, balanced, and uphill canter that one could ask for from The Red Mare. “Wow, she is such a good girl, those new boots look great on her!” said my audience “She is a HOOLIGAN of the highest order, and she is telling you all LIES right now” I said through gritted teeth, as The Red Mare laughed at me for not being able to school her for her now-perfect behavior.

But I do know one thing she wasn’t lying about. She sure does like these new boots. TL;DR: The Red Mare and I took these boots offroading, W/T/C through tall grass, sand, water, mud, arena footing, and a bucking spell, and the boots stayed on beautifully and didn’t rub at all.

The Red Mare loved them, for sure.

Thankfully Smartpak offeres free returns!! I had a pair of older Cavallos that wore out. So I ordered that same size and found Cavallo has changed their size measurements. My horse doesn’t match up to the boot measurements so I bought 3 different boots and kept the closest fit.

My old size 2 is now a current size 3. Really I need a slim fit but Smartpak doesn’t carry the slims. But hey, free shipping!! BTW, all boots were delivered faster than expected.

Cannot say enough good things about these boots. Well made, comfortable, easy to put on and the boots stay on once fitted. My tender footed horse walked right off after having the boots put on his feet for the first time.

I adhered to the break in recommendations and I use the cavallo socks over my horse’s feet, and my horse wears these boots for extended periods of time with minimal rubbing and great comfort. My only regret is that I did not find and buy these boots sooner.

Very disappointed with this purchase. These are lightweight and flimsy- no where near the quality of the Dover boots I was replacing. I ordered pony size for my 12. 2 pony, and they were so large on the pony they are unsafe on the very smallest setting.

Picture looks great, but reality was very different. Not cost efficient to return, so I’m stuck with them. At full price, I expected better. I’ll order from Dover or Smartpak next time for this type of purchase.

I bought a set of these boots almost 4 years ago now and use them every time I trailer the horse. They have not broken down at all and wash up well. Rudy, the horse, likes them so much that the one time I forgot to put them on, he refused to load! Soon as I put his boots on, he hopped right on to the trailer, and this was on a 100F day.

Can’t recommend these boots enough. I like them so much that I am buying another set for my new horse.

I have used mine a small handful of times, and they have been pretty good. I had a lanky OTTB and they fit a taaaaad too loose, but that’s about it.

Bought these for my mare who got banged up when I had to slam on the breaks. I normally don’t use boots or wraps but her hock was injured, and I realized it could have been a devastating injury. Fit well, stay put, and provide optimal protection.

Very pleased. Would like a sweat absorbing lining but the quality more than makes up for it.

I bought these for my TB who likes to be a bit mischievous in the trailer. After one haul (albeit a long haul) the stitching on the rear scuff plates was falling out. Also, the binding is really low quality and the velcro wears at it very quickly.

My TB does have small legs, and done up at the tightest they could be the hinds slipped down so horrifically i don’t even use them anymore. While the hinds i’ve essentially thrown out, the front stay up nicely and he hasn’t pulled anymore shoes in the trailer! The same stitching problem is happening to the scuff guards, and the binding is falling apart after a couple washes.

Overall unimpressed with a product that i expected a lot more from.

These are nicely padded, reinforced well, and look great. I tried them on my new horse and didn’t realize she wasn’t ready to trailer in boots. She pulled two off and slightly damaged one (it’s still holding up great despite that).

I gave them to a friend and her horse loves them and does great in them. My horses will get nothing or the cheap stuff until they’re ready for nice things.

These boots are very well made for the price. The problem I ran into is that they are really big. My horses are around 15 hands tall and these were way too big for all of them. Many of the other reviews mention the sizing, but I wasn’t paying attention.

Also, the description has the dimensions; again, I wasn’t paying attention. It’s not easy to visualize just how big they really are unless you actually get out a measuring device and measure your horse’s legs and compare.

I recommend doing that before purchasing these because the postage to return them (in their rather long box) is not cheap.

I received my Roma Deluxe Shipping Boots in a well-packaged box. Took the boots out of their plastic wrap and tried them on my 16H TB. Right now they are stiff because of the heavy weight outer shell.

They were easy to put on, but because they have not been worn in, they are a bit stiff, and I’m having to adjust how tight to make them. The boots have thick fleece lining, but I’m thinking that when a boot is laid out open and flat, it should be less wide, as they keep slipping down the legs.

Luckily, these are just being used while standing in my trailer when my big boy is being hauled somewhere, so no problem.

There are not enough choices of the size of these shipping boots. When I received them, they looked very sturdy, just the right hunter green I wanted, and very durable for their purpose. However, the size looked like for a thorobred horse or maybe even a fresian.

I have an “average” size horse. These boots wouldn’t fit him if I cut them in half. There should be more sizes to these nice boots. Can’t recommend them to anyone who does not have a very large horse.

But, they look of good quality.

Very smart black boots with Z logo ( matches my surname). Tough and I know safe on horse so peace of mind that they will protect him whilst travelling. Been admired for looking good as well as practical.

Amazing shipping arrived before expected shipping date, and loved the quality of the boots!

My horse managed to get a huge gash on the back of her leg despite wearing the boots.

Well made and durable. Large size fit my 17. 2h warmblood perfectly. Love that they come down over the top of the hoof and hoof bulbs, and go up over hocks and knees. Easy to get on and off. Excellent protection: Protected my horses legs when he was being spooky about loading; he tripped banged his hind leg but was not injured.

Also stayed on without slipping while he was trotting and cantering around.

These shipping boots work great! Easy to put on/take off. Provide excellent protection while shipping. Material is durable and easy to clean. Decent price. I recommend without reservation.

These are the first shipping boots I’ve had that aren’t a total pain to put on and take off AND that fit. Someone who actually trailers horses must have designed the wide velcro tabs. All the other boots I’ve purchased have narrower velcro bindings that seem to stick to everything and it takes too much time to unstick them from each other and then line them up as I put them on a horse.

These go on easy, come off easy, and store without sticking to the others. Genius! Plus they are durable, are stiff enough to stay upright on a rather “active” horse in the trailer, and the sizing is excellent.

I bought the mediums for my slender-legged Trakehner and they fit perfectly! I won’t ever waste my money on another brand.

Easy to put on and they fit my 17’2 warmblood perfectly. Only issue is that the Pessoa name is embroidered upside down on just one of the boots which make them look cheap. They came the day before I was taking horses to a show and I was short one set of shipping boots so I didn’t have a chance to return them.

I bought two pair of these, I have a big quarter horse and a large stocky pony. I read the reviews about everyone saying these ran large and would not stay up on the horses legs. So I bought both pairs in pony size and they fit my horses great! They stayed in place they entire trip in the trailer, never slipped down! I think other people have problems with these falling down simply because they ordered the wrong size.

Easy to throw in the wash, comes clean easily, nice soft sheepskin type material on inside, seem comfortable for the horse. These were slightly more expensive than the other plain black pair state line tack has but the cheaper ones only came in one size.

The Velcro is super strong on these. I’m very very happy with my purchase and would 100% recommend these!.

I ended up returning the pony size boots I bought for my welsh cob/TB (15. 2HH) horse. The cob size just fits him. I have only used them once so far. The velcro is VERY sticky. I am hoping it will be less so when they are used more although it certainly makes it safer.

I am used to shipping boots that have a harder plastic around the bottom. these are soft all the way down. The fur lining feels nice although not as convenient to hose off. They seem like they would be fine if I put them in the washing machine so that is a plus – and they are very nice looking.

I just bought a new horse, and had Rambo boots for my old horse. I thought I would try the Amigo boots because I had seen them on another horse. They’re definitely not as solid and strong as they Rambo boots.

They seem a little bit flimsy to me. But they fit well, and look good. Now I need to see how they last!.

The full size fits my 16. 3 warmblood well on his front legs. The boots are a bit thin for my preference. The padding is not very thick, and I tried to add another layer of thin padding inside, but then they will not velcro closed.

They could be improved greatly with additional padding. The velcro is very sticky though and the edges are nicely stitched, so I think they will last. They are much cheaper than other options though, so it is a case of you get what you pay for.

Positives: easier to use than wraps, flexible and stay on well, washable, velcor tabs on outside are very strong, reasonable price. Negatives: liners need to be thicker, liner material not breathable, velcro does not hold the liner in well at all.

these boots fit my horse well are comfy and don’t slip also an excellent price and find in addition they also keep him warm on these freezing cold nights. knowing my horse is warm and comfy also makes for a good nights sleep for myself excellent boot highly recommend well done Horze x.

Item as described. Fits my chunky girl well. Lovrr we let colours and good quality with easy Velcro tabs. Red post team were amazing to get this item to me (international buyer)

Thick boots with great velcro and excellent coverage. Used several times already and seem like they will hold up well.

Great boots – paired with the cooler the set is beautiful and functional. Show time!

I bought a pair in 4/2020 and I am still using them. They performed well for about 8 or 9 months, then I noticed not as effective at preventing sores because the fleece was worn out. So I sewed a patch of fleece over the original.

It is still working fine. Earlier this year, my horse stepped on one of the velcro straps and ripped it off, so I replaced it. Then the velcro on the other boot wasn’t holding too well, so I replaced that.

I take the boots off during the day and hang them in the sun for an hour or two. This heat treatment seems to make them less saggy when I put them back on her. I am buying another pair today as this pair may eventually go beyond what I can repair!.

My mare developed sores on her pasterns from laying down in her matted stall. At first I was using non-stick pads and vet wrap on each front leg. This worked well but changing them every couple of days was racking up a bit of a bill.

Whenever I left the wraps off to let her sores breathe, she would reopen the wounds. When I came across these bedsore boots, it looked like a good solution. And it is! Super soft inside, easy to apply, washable, and durable enough to wear out to pasture all make these boots a great value.

Her sores are healing up nicely. I would definitely recommend these boots!.

A barn buddy loaned a pair of these boots to me to try before purchasing. These bedsore boots have saved my horses legs. My horse was continually injuring his fetlocks when getting up and down. They would nearly heal and he would re-injure them.

His legs have almost totally healed in just a couple of weeks. I had been dealing with this for almost two years and these bedsore boots have been a lifesaver. They fit perfectly and give plenty of cushioning to protect those tender spots.

They stay on even when he’s in the paddock. I wish I had found these boots two years ago. I like them so much that I bought three pair so I would have a couple of spares.

I bought these to help prevent my horse from pulling his shoes, and so far, so good! He has been wearing them 24/7 for almost a month now and I haven’t had to go searching for one yet. The double Velcro is really secure, just like on a fly mask.

The only reason I gave them a 4 in quality is because the nylon frayed a little bit on the bottom seam inside one of the boots, but it’s only about a half inch spot and it hasn’t gotten any worse. It could have been just a manufacturing flaw, but still, the “ballistic nylon” is capable of fraying.

I’m extremely happy with everything else, though. He is turned out all day in them, he wears them during our lessons and work outs (4+ days a week), and other than that one spot, the boots are in perfect shape still.

The neoprene on the inside is really squishy and soft and it doesn’t irritate my horse at all. The back of the boots have a good amount of padding, which provides a good bumper for over reaching. Over all, great boots!.

I bought these in November of last year and used them 3 times a week for about 4 months, they worked well in keeping my horses heels protected and never slipped. However around month 2 of use, the velcro started ripping right at the seams, and the fabric ripped off on the bottom area.

It was tolerable for a while, but around mid February the Velcro completely tore off. Now they are no longer usable. I bought them thinking that since Weaver would hold their products to a higher standard but I was wrong.

They would be better suited for light riding around the pasture, nothing strenuous. I’ll be sticking to my RES boots form now on.

I bought the yellow/orange/teal clear coated boots. They are very bright and look great! But they don’t hold up well for heavy use. The clear coating cracks and breaks and dirt gets inside of it. You can wash it but it’s of course not going to be the same as if it was new.

I will buy these boots again, but not the clear coated ones, going to use the nylon ones which shouldn’t break.

I have a horse with very sensitive back legs as he is an OTTB; so it’s not uncommon that his legs sometimes fill while being stabled. He hates any kind of boots on his hind legs and would kick out at people standing close to him if we put anything on.

I eventually left his hind legs bare for last year’s show jumping competition season despite the fact that he moves very close behind. This season he will be jumping the 1. 20m classes on grass and will need studs; and thus hind boots will be necessary for protection.

I really struggled to get him to accept any kind of boots until I came across the Horze Spirit Fetlock Boot! The hard outer shell is perfect for protecting against brushing and studs, while the neoprene is soft enough not to irritate his skin and is super comfortable for him.

The slightly elasticated straps allow for a snug fit without the boot being too tight, and the double Velcro closure ensures they stay put during long training sessions. Not to mention they are brilliantly priced! Absolutely fantastic product and great value for money! Thank you Horze!.

Worked perfectly for my gelding who doesn’t like polos on his hind legs. This is a well made product. (Cob was a little small but he is generally between sizes so I usually go smaller so if it doesn’t fit him the other smaller horses can have them.

) perfect color match to the saddle pad and polos and a great bargain. I would happily buy again in another color.

My friend got me a pair and i just love them!!! I just love them,they are perfect for jumping,and very durable. I am going to get other pairs and i think they are very very cheap. I sometimes use them in competitions and they look great.

You can also use them for regular schooling classes. I jump over 1meter so my horse needs good protection and these are great. They are also very pretty and stylish. Everybody loves them at the stable i ride in.

These are also great if you are a beginner jumper. I’ve tried zoo many different boots and these are one of my favorites. They also make a great birthday or christmas gift for riders. I can’t believe how durable they are for the price.

I bought boots for hundreds of dollars and broke after a month. They are just incredible don’t know what i wooden’t have done with these boots. hope you enjoyed it ! ;D bye bye.

I purchased these for my barefoot mare. Usually she is a little ouchy after a trim for about a week. I was recommend by my farrier. I have arthritis in my hands so not having to buckle a strap is a improvement.

The velcro is very strong. Evidently I did not measure close enough to a fresh trim because they started turning and after 3 wearing are showing wear on the inside of the boots. I ended up putting a felt lining to help keep them in place because I could not send worn boots back.

The price was one of the least expensive on the market. I do not expect these to be long lasting. My old boots were old macks so I can purchase at least 3 pairs of these before I hit the cost of the old macks.

These boots will work for a time. Recommend having farrier help you measure after a fresh trim.

My 22 yo sensitive soled gelding seems super comfortable on all terrain in these boots. I’ve had them for about 3 years now and they’ve been on countless trail rides. My horse has very sensitive feet and he marches right over gravel in these.

They do collect small pebbles, sand, dirt and debris depending on the terrain you ride in, but they are easy to clean. The velcro is not long enough or secure enough, especially once they get dirty. I secure mine by wrapping electrical tape a couple times around and that keeps them on.

They also rub my horses heels on longer rides so I line the boots with moleskin or put large mens socks on my horse under the boots.

I tried the Easyboot trail after using Easyboot Epics for years. I got tired of fraying cables and using hoof picks and mallets to take boots on and off. These are so EASY!!! I love them! The only reason I didn’t give them 5 stars is they wore a hole in each of the toes in about 3 months.

But I kept on using them (and am still using them) over 6 months later and have already bought a couple more pair, because I really love how easy they are to take on and off. I will use them until I deem them unsafe to use.

And it could be the way my horse moves that has worn holes in them, she is an older girl and I try to keep her break-over back. But they are about 1/2 the price of other boots so I can live with them wearing out quicker.

Another benefit over Epics, the Trails fit throughout the trim cycle. They fit when her feet are short, they fit when her feet are long. With the Epics I would have to rasp her feet all the time just to keep them fitting in the boots.

Good protection for your horses legs if you’re on a budget. Only issue with these is they get really hot which can actually cause stress and damage so it’s good practice to take them off for a few minutes and let your horses legs cool if you’re going to have them on for more than a couple of hours.

Overall good sport boots.

These boots had tons of great reviews which is why I bought them, but I am VERY disappointed! They are really bulky & hard to handle because the Velcro snags on EVERYTHING as you are handling them – every time you un-Velcro & separate one piece, another piece sticks together.

Once you do wrestle them on, they are LOUD as the horse moves w/ the neoprene & Velcro making crunching, squeaking sounds. My horse hated them and hit every jump with her back legs like she couldn’t pick them up.

They are supposed to keep dirt out but were FULL of dirt and debris. They slid way down the leg even when I put them on as tight as I could. My horse also tripped & struck her legs together ALOT in these which she normally does not do.

Basically i felt like she was going in bulky clown shoes. She even had some blood under one of them from the debris that gets in and then rubs. I will say the quality seems great but nothing else! Going back to polo wraps.

My mule has small wind puffs from his time as a farm mule. These boots give him excellent suspensory compression and support now that he is mountain climbing riding mule! I’m a farrier, and I am VERY pleased with them!.

Have been buying the Shires original OR boots (with 2 Velcro straps) for years for my TB who wears on all fours for turnout. For the hammer he gives them they have always been pretty hardy – he very rarely got them off and when he did they always remained in tact.

I understand they have been discontinued and replaced by these Arma Touch Close OR boots. Whilst they look nice and feel like pretty good quality rubber, when stepped on by the horse they just split at one side of the Velcro.

I bought 4 pairs a few weeks ago and he has already managed to ruin two in this way. So bring back the originals in my opinion!.

Prefer these over any other over reach boots as they are so much easier to clean. I usually get my horse a size cob in everything however I did get a full to ensure it covered her shoe.

I bought these to stop my horse pulling his shoes off which he’d started to do in the wet muddy field. Easy to put on and double Velcro closure has ensured they stay on even when covered with wet mud.

Have already ordered another pair so I can rotate them to make cleaning them easier. Only had them two weeks but so far all shoes have stayed on.

Looking for a boot with extra support and protection for my Thoroughbred gelding. I normally school him in dressage with a lot of circles and lateral work in all three gaits. After a couple of rides I can say I and really satisfied with my purchase.

My gelding is 16. 3 hands and he fits perfectly in the mediums. I also got charcoal grey and the color is just gorgeous.

I have only used these a few times, but in several different scenarios. One was a speed show, barrels, poles, cones, etc. Another was trails in a wide variety of ground cover/obstacles. These boots stayed on really well, fast, slow, jumping low logs, etc.

We have lots of sand, loose rock, clay, etc, and after a couple of long days, the dirt/sand that crept up into the boot was amazingly small. Dirt we were running in was very deep ( nice stuff for barrels n poles ).

Another arena was kind of a sandy/dirt/ tiny gravel mix, not my fave, but its what was there. Again, very little dirt or grit got in. My horse is about 15. 3 hands, a big girl, but only avg size hoofs.

first time I bought large, definitely too big, sent them back WITHOUT a hitch, got the Mediums, they fit fantastic. These are not as protective as a genuine barrel boot, or boot/bell combo, but my horse is more apt to clip the inside of her leg, than over-reach, so for my uses, these seem to be a really nice, easy to put on, STAYS where you put them boot.

The velcro with 4 attachment points, is secure, and you can adjust how tight you want what pressure where. I dont get to ride on consistent basis, so it will be a while before I update on how these are holding up to wear and tear.

Initial reports though is 5 stars across the board. The red boot looks great on my Tobiano brown n white paint mare. Got these on sale here at horse. com. I would get another pair, even with so little use, they do seem like they will easily last for my uses and get my moneys worth.

Perfect for what i need them for. Very soft and bendable, works well for my youngster who has never worn any before. Probably not very durable due to the fabric, especially if the horse steps on them, but they provide some protection.

These boots arrived promptly & are perfect for our new horse who hasn’t had travel boots on before

Excellent for the price. Nice and soft and padded. Can’t see the difference between these and more expensive ones.

After looking at my horse’s x-rays for the first time, our new vet suggested sports medicine boots like these to give him any possible fetlock support after a fractured sesamoid he sustained four years ago.

My last experience with these was several years ago and wasn’t all that positive. However, after days of research and comparing brands, Professional’s Choice Ventech seemed like the ideal balance between price and quality.

I got them, a little hesitant at the size, and have been putting them on my 16 hand TB. The fronts fit very nicely, and after only one ride really conformed to his legs. The backs slipped, but I expected this.

He stocks up in the back legs, and I usually polo wrap them. The wraps are always loose by the end of the ride at the fetlock, so a boot that requires a close fit wasn’t going to work well. He seems comfortable in them, and have held up to trail riding, lunging, flat work, and some light jumping.

Great boot but I wish I could have only bought the fronts.

These boots form fit my horse’s leg and stay put, they never turn or slide down. They are easy to put on, I start with the sling strap velcro stuck back to the boot and out of the way, then attach the middle strap first, after that attach the top or bottom, then the sling strap.

Once all velcro has been attach, I retighten all the velcro straps. Very durable material that is easy to clean. I just brush them out or hose them off and they are good to go. You can also put them in the washer; just make sure the velcro is attached loosely so the washer can do its job without having the velcro get all the boots tangled up into one big mass.

I have been using the same set for over 4 years. Just ordered replacements and still plan to use the old ones for trail riding and practice.

I loved the camo pattern from first ad that I saw, but as I own only one other pair of boots, I thought they all came in the same shape. Not so. These are quite different from the Classic Equine boots, which come with more protection at the fetlock.

But my friend likes these Prof Choice SMB III boots better. Just a matter of opinion, I suppose. As other reviewers said, these are a bit trickier to apply. Gotta line up the inverted curve in front, and then wrap the bottom.

The vertical edges only just meet each other, for the most part; very little overlap like the CE boots. Again, not sure if that matters to the horse. It usually takes me 2-3 tries to get it just right.

Note: if I were to be working my horse more than casually, and given the steep price of these boots, I would have spent a few more dollars and gotten the Iconoclast boots. I didn’t this time because I was -stupidly – hooked on the pattern vs white or black.

I recommend them but with hesitation.