Riders need to consider a boot’s weight and breathability, as well as how effective it may be in preventing concussion and protecting a leg from trauma.
Dressage horses sport signature white polo wraps in the warm-up; eventers wear rugged cross-country boots, and jumpers often have open-fronts. But are these boots doing what we expect?
When a boot is soaked with water, the weight can easily double, having a dramatic effect on movement and the amount of energy a horse has to expend. Photo by Kat Netzler.