Weighted Horse Boots

Weighted horse boots are training boots that add mass to the cannon bone, encouraging the horse to lift the affected leg higher - typically used to encourage hind-leg lift over fences. The added weight is a training stimulus, not a long-term wearable. CWD's Weighted Fetlock Boots are the typical example.

Use weighted boots in schooling sessions only, on a horse that's already physically conditioned. They're a training tool to encourage hind-leg articulation over fences, not for use during competition or turnout. Introduce gradually - a horse unused to the extra weight can fatigue or strain.

Weighted boots come in standard horse sizing (pony, cob, full). Match the size to your horse's cannon bone circumference like any other boot. The weighted element sits inside the boot construction, so the external fit follows standard boot sizing.

A standard fetlock boot protects the inside of the fetlock from leg-on-leg contact during work. A weighted fetlock boot protects in the same way but adds mass to encourage hind-leg lift. Use weighted boots intentionally as a training aid; use standard fetlock boots for everyday protection.

CWD Weighted Fetlock Boots are designed for hind-leg training. See boots and bandages for other CWD boot patterns including standard tendon and fetlock.

Brush off mud and sweat after each session. Wipe the leather and condition occasionally. Inspect the weight element regularly for any damage to the inner construction. Weighted boots are a more demanding wear pattern than standard boots; replace before construction starts to fail.