Turnout Horse Boots

A turnout horse boot is a protective boot designed for paddock and field use over longer periods - hours rather than minutes. Turnout boots are built to be breathable, water-resistant and tolerable for extended wear without restricting circulation or causing rubs. Common patterns include leather turnout boots and 3D Spacer mesh boots.

Use turnout boots on horses that genuinely benefit from leg protection during turnout - typically horses prone to overreaching, horses on box rest with limited turnout time, or horses turned out with others where leg knocks are likely. Don't fit turnout boots routinely on a horse that doesn't need them; long-term boot wear can cause sweat issues and skin problems.

Most turnout boots come in pony, cob, full and oversize. The boot should fit snugly without twisting on the leg, with two fingers' clearance under the strap. Turnout boots are used for longer periods than ridden boots, so a slightly less tight fit is usually correct.

Turnout boots are built for longer wear in the paddock - more breathable, water-resistant, less padded. Jumping boots are built for short, intense work - more impact-padded, less breathable. Don't substitute one for the other.

Kentucky Horsewear covers Leather Turnout Boots, 3D Spacer Turnout Boots and Short Solimbra Turnout Boots. See boots and bandages for the broader protective boot range.

Brush off mud after each use. Most synthetic turnout boots wash cool on a delicate cycle. Leather turnout boots wipe clean with a damp cloth and condition occasionally. Inspect fastenings and lining regularly; turnout boots see harder wear than most other boots.