{"id":14456,"date":"2022-12-07T22:42:04","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T02:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=14456"},"modified":"2023-12-09T23:24:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T03:24:29","slug":"tendon-boots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/tendon-boots\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best\u00a0Tendon\u00a0Boots for Horses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Tendon boots are a type of horse boot that’s used primarily for jumping sports. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n They’re always open in the front, feature a strike plate on the inside, cover the fetlock joint, and are made from a material that’s stretchy, breathable, and supportive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A tendon boot is secured with Velcro or hook and loop straps that draw across the front of the boot and fasten to the side so the horse can’t grab the closure with an opposing hoof. The main purpose of a tendon boot is to let the horse feel when they hit a pole, but won’t suffer an injury from the impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The best tendon boots for horses are ones that contain all of these features in one boot. You want your horse’s legs to have protection and support as they go over poles, but you don’t want them to be restricted in their movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The following is a look at different types of tendon boots, how they work, their appropriate use, and what you can expect from them. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n