Westropp Neoprene Brushing Boots

Westropp Dual Density Knee Boot

Advantages: Selection of sizes, Cheap.
Disadvantages: Fall down, Nylon straps can stretch.

I bought these boots about three years ago after reading about them in one of the horse magazines. Westropp has been going for years so they are a reputable company. My horse is a 16.2hh TB x so I went along to my saddlers and bought a pair in the Large size. Fitting them was easy and the clip buckles are easy to use. What first attracted me to them was that they were made of neoprene bound with PVC padding which I thought was good for the horse as some of the leather knee boots can be quite hard and stiff. I hack out quite alot and these were a must have buy. For the first time I ensured the boots were properly fastened and in the right place which wasnt a problem. However half way into the ride I discovered that one of the knee boots had fallen down, luckily we had stopped and another rider had alerted me. I put the boot back ...

sweetpea_sweetpea 07.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Westropp Dual Density Knee Boot

Bioflow Brushing Boots: Superb!

Advantages: Very durable, easy to clean and effective
Disadvantages: None

I have two ponies, both of whom wear a pair of Bioflow Brushing Boots. I initially purchased a pair for my 18 year old Welsh Cob, who suffers from arthritis in her fetlocks. When the boots arrived, they came in a handy drawstring bag, which I use to wash them in (they go in the washing machine). They also had an instruction booklet with details of how long they can be worn for and how to clean them. They only come in one colour- black, but I think this is the most practical anyway. The styling is not the most modern, but it is practical and they do look good. The boots are very sturdy. I opted for the brushing boots as my ponies live out and I thought these would be more practical. They have very strong velcro straps and my ponies, both of whom are very good at removing boots have not managed to lose them at all! They fit very ...

Pigsbird 08.03.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Bioflow Horse Brushing Boot and Tendon Wrap

Brushing isn`t only for hair!

Advantages: Lightweight, shaped.
Disadvantages: Cost.

Yes it`s true, another horse review. Well horses have incredibly large wardrobes. Is there any end to their requirements (or me putting my hand in my pocket)?. Brushing boots are boots that help prevent injury when the horse brushes. Brushing is caused by either conformation, when the legs are close together, they may rub together every now and again. Or, young horses may brush sometimes as they are unbalanced generally when they are young. Horses may be more likely to brush when doing fast work, or work on uneven ground. They may even brush when they are running around the field. Whilst some horses are more prone to brushing than others, most will have a slight injury at one time due to knocking themself with their own leg. Horses wear metal shoes which can cause injury it they knock themselves with their shoe. Generally it is ...

spottydog2 10.10.2006 · Read full review
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