Protect your horse from costly farrier bills and painful overreach injuries with the ultimate shield for delicate hooves and pasterns. These Weaver Heavy Duty Rubber Bell Boots offer unwavering confidence during turnout, training, or competition, ensuring your equine partner stays sound and ready to perform. Crafted from thick, flexible gum rubber, these boots are specifically engineered to withstand "bell boot killers"—horses that notoriously rip and puncture standard protection. The secure pull-on design eliminates the common failure points of Velcro, providing a streamlined, mud-proof fit that stays in place through deep footing, high-impact landings, and rugged pasture play. Key Features & Specifications: Heavy-Duty Gum Rubber: Robust, thick construction designed to resist rips, tears, and punctures even under the most demanding daily use. Secure Pull-On Design: Provides superior security and longevity over hook-and-loop closures, ensuring the boots stay put in mud and deep footing. Rolled Top Edge: Features a finished rim that minimizes friction against the pastern, preventing "bell boot rubs" and skin irritation during extended wear. Superior Impact Protection: Specifically designed to guard the heel bulbs and pasterns against overreaching, accidental strikes, and the dreaded pulled shoe. Effortless Maintenance: The smooth rubber surface actively repels dirt, mud, and burrs, making cleanup as simple as a quick rinse with a hose. Versatile Application: Ideal for 24/7 turnout, jumping, eventing, or protecting horses with a long-striding gait that naturally overstep. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: How do I ensure these bell boots fit my horse correctly?A: For the perfect fit, the bottom of the boot should just touch the ground behind the heel bulbs when the horse is standing. Additionally, you should be able to fit one to two fingers between the rolled top edge and the pastern to ensure it is snug enough to stay in place without causing chafing. Q: Why should I choose pull-on boots over Velcro versions?A: Pull-on boots are significantly more durable for turnout and high-intensity work. Unlike Velcro, which can become clogged with mud, grass, or sand and eventually fail, the pull-on style offers a continuous, secure barrier that won't come undone during play or performance. Item Number/SKU: 35-4253-BK
