Tough 1 Heavy Duty Open Rubber Bell Boots for Horses

Description

Simple Rubber Bell Boots with Double Closures

Tough 1 Heavy Duty Open Bell Boots are plain rubber bell boots for horses. The word open means they wrap around the hoof and fasten, so you do not have to stretch them over the foot. Their main job is to protect the heel bulbs and coronet band from knocks by the hind hooves.

Key Details

• Heavy-duty rubber body
• Hook-and-loop closures on both the inside and the outside, which Tough 1 calls Sure Grip double locking
• Sold in pairs
• Small: 10 inches around the top, 4 inches tall
• Medium: 11 inches around the top, 4 inches tall
• Large: 12 inches around the top, 4 inches tall
• Model number 66-242

Choosing a Size

Measure around your horse’s pastern and compare it with the top measurements above. All three sizes are the same height, so the choice comes down to the top circumference.

Who They Suit

These are a basic, no-frills option for turnout, lunging or schooling, especially for horses that overreach or pull front shoes. Horses with sensitive skin may prefer a boot with a soft lining, since this listing does not mention one. Being plain rubber, they are quick to hose clean after a wet day.

Fit and Care

Fasten the inner strap first, then the outer one, and make sure the boot can turn a little without sliding up the leg. Hose off mud after use. Remove the boots at least once a day to check the pastern for rubbing and to clean out trapped dirt.