When I was riding daily, I had a Thoroughbred who needed to wear leg protection for every ride. Initially, I was using all around splint boots, which worked pretty well, but I found that they were not offering my horse the level of support that I was hoping for. Looking for more protection and support, I decided to try out the Professional’s Choice VenTECH Elite Sports Medicine Boots.
As soon as my mare wore them, I was absolutely thrilled with the protection and support offered from the Professional Choice Sports Medicine Boots. With a clear space for the fetlock, the boots are super easy to fit, while the convenient hook and loop closures make them quick and easy to put on before a ride. They are also ventilated so her legs did not overheat during our ride.
The suspensory strap allowed the boots to flex with my horse’s leg movements, providing support to the soft tissues while simultaneously absorbing the concussion of our ride. In addition to shock absorption, these boots also provided protection to my horse from interference from her hooves.
As an added benefit, these neoprene boots are very easy to maintain and keep clean. After your ride, simply wash them down with a hose (inside and out) and hang them to dry.
These boots are perfect for protecting your horse’s cannon bone, fetlock, tendons, and soft tissues while your horse is being ridden, worked in hand, or turned out. I would recommend the Professional’s Choice VenTECH Elite Sports Medicine Boots to anyone who is looking for ample support for their horse’s lower legs in an easy-to-wear, high quality durable boot.
Working at The Cheshire Horse was Michael’s first job ever out of high school back in 2012. He works mostly during sales events and during the summer, whenever he can. When not enjoying The Cheshire Horse, Michael loves to kayak, fish, ski – anything outside! Through high school and college he rode hunt seat, mostly equitation on the flat. He rode in the IHSA in college for the University of Vermont. He currently has a cat named Max.
I purchased these vet tech neoprene boots for my mare to help use on a regular basis. They are very ventilated inside the horses boot there is a mesh like nylon breathable fabric which covers the holes for ventilation. They holes are not visible on the out side of the boot. They are also very light in weight and not a thick and conforming as the professional choice boots. I would recommend them, however they are a pretty spendy for your buck.