Jumping Horse Boots

Jumping horse boots are protective boots specifically designed for show jumping, eventing show jumping phase, and any work involving fences. They typically include a tendon boot at the front (protecting the cannon and tendons from hind-leg strikes) and a fetlock boot behind (protecting the inside of the fetlock joint from leg-on-leg contact). Most riders also fit overreach (bell) boots in front.

Use jumping boots in any session involving fences. The risk of leg strike rises significantly when the horse jumps, lands and changes direction quickly. For warm-up and flatwork sessions, lighter brushing boots are usually enough; for fence work, full tendon-and-fetlock protection is the standard.

Most jumping boots come in pony, cob, full and oversize. Measure the cannon bone circumference and check against the brand's chart. Boots should fit snugly without twisting on the leg, with two fingers' clearance under the strap.

Jumping boots are designed for short, intense work - they're padded and shaped for impact protection during fence work. Turnout boots are designed for paddock use over longer periods - they're typically more breathable and built to allow longer wear without restricting circulation. Don't substitute one for the other.

CWD (tendon and fetlock boots in calfskin and wool linings, plus the Mademoiselle line) and Kentucky Horsewear (Tendon Boots Velcro and Bamboo Elastic, vegan sheepskin variants, the Air ventilated range). See boots and bandages for the broader range.

Brush off mud and sweat after each use. Most synthetic jumping boots wash cool on a delicate cycle - close fastenings, mild detergent, line dry. Calfskin lined boots wipe clean and need occasional conditioning. Inspect the strap and the boot interior regularly for wear.