Classic Equine removes the guesswork from leg protection, so you can spend more time riding and enjoying a healthy, happy horse.
Horses are designed to move. That’s something all horse owners understand (sometimes a little too well). In the wild, they rely on their legs to make quick, powerful movements to get to safety quickly. When you’re riding them, they move similarly, but often we ask them to do those same movements more precisely and intensely (especially when they’re training for intense rodeos, races, and shows). The quick turns, sliding stops, and the power needed to move out to a dead run can put a lot of stress on their legs if you’re not careful.
That’s where leg protection comes in.
Leg protection should be one of the first things you consider before swinging a leg over your equine partner. At Classic Equine, they understand that education is key to ensuring long-term health and success for you and your horse. Here are some ways our extensive line of boots can provide the ultimate protection for your horse.
Splint Bone Protection and Support
Horses have two splint bones on each leg, the medial and lateral, to support the cannon bone, stabilize the leg, attach ligaments and tendons, and help absorb impact during movement. Boots known as “splint boots” help protect from blows and crossfire injuries under saddle and support soft tissue structures of the lower limbs. Some boots are built primarily for protection, others for support, and some are designed to do both. Regardless of what you’re looking for, Classic Equine’s got your horse covered.
Classic Fit
The only sling-style boot on the market with an outer strike pad for superior protection. Instead of being sewn on the inside of the boot, it is positioned on the outer part of the boot and protects the medial side of the cannon bone. Lightweight and flexible, it allows natural movement while providing support. Quick and easy to put on, it’s got an ergonomic design and bound edges to keep the dirt out.
Sarah Dawson, NRCHA $2 Million Rider, chooses ClassicFit boots.
Legacy 2
Known for the original, patented Cradle Fetlock System, the iconic Legacy2™ support boot provides both protection from crossfire injuries and support. It’s the only boot on the market with an inner splint pad, with a neoprene ridge designed to fit between the cannon bone and supporting ligaments and soft tissue to help prevent the boot from turning. The boot mimics the horse’s natural anatomy, supporting the suspensory ligaments. This is Classic Equine’s best-selling and most trusted product among professionals. With a tough, ballistic material that protects the fetlocks and hook and loops that securely keep everything in place, this boot is ready to be put to work.
Matt Gaines, an NCHA Hall of Fame Rider, chooses the Legacy2™ boots.
Flexion By Legacy 2
An evolution of the innovative Legacy2 boot, now featuring individual abrasive-resistant cells on the cradle that supports the fetlock. These cells allow independent movement and stretching with each stride. Like the original Legacy2™, it incorporates the patented Cradle Fetlock System, offering protection and support. The separate abrasive-resistant cells enhance stretchability, which lets you get a tighter, more secure fit. It supports the fetlock without restricting movement and maintains a snug, clean fit to keep dirt out. This boot is very form-fitting, flexible, and a favorite across all Western disciplines.
Ty Harris, 6X NFR Qualifier, chooses the Flexion by Legacy2® boots.
Here’s a simple guide on how to properly put on your Legacy2 Boot with Lisa Lockhart, 18X NFR Qualifier.
Air Wave Classic Splint
This splint boot is specifically designed to keep your horse’s legs cool while providing protection. Its perforated foam body draws heat away, and the durable, flexible mesh cover offers extra toughness where needed. Lightweight and simple to put on, it promotes airflow to prevent muscle fatigue from overheating. The leather splint pad is paired with shock-absorbing nitrate lining for added protection. Ideal for young horses, beginners, or for light exercise.
ProTech Splint and Hind
Available in both front and hind versions, this hard-shell protective splint boot was the first on the market in 2006. The front pair features a hard-shell splint pad and tendon guards that are strategically positioned to protect the inner splint bone, fetlock, and surrounding soft tissues, while still allowing airflow through the soft jersey lining. The hind boots were designed as skid boots, with a hard-shell cup protecting the fetlock and extended protection up the leg.
Classic Equine ProTech Splint Boots Video
Overreach Protection
When your horse gets to going fast or is still figuring out where his feet are, he risks his hind foot striking the back of the front foot, called “overreach.” Aside from the annoyance of pulling a shoe, this can cause serious injury to sensitive areas of his heel and pastern. This is where bell boots come into play.
DynoTurn
Classic Equine’s #1 selling bell boot. If you’ve ever put a pair of these on, you know there is a small wedge inside the back of the boot. It’s designed to fit into the natural indentation of the horse’s pastern. This contoured shape keeps the boot in place to protect the hoof, heels, coronet band, and surrounding structures through strenuous maneuvers. Made from 2520 denier DynoHyde material, these boots are tough. The reinforced double hook-and-loop strap closures secure the boot in place for consistent protection. Also available with fleece lining for horses that need added protection from deep sand or have longer pasterns.
Hailey Kinsel, 4X World Champion Barrel Racer, chooses the DyNo Turn Bell Boots.
Flexion No Turn
An evolution of the original DyNo Turn, this bell boot features added flexion material on the back, resulting in the most technologically advanced bell boot on the market. This added honeycomb protection provides impressive strike concussion protection. It still features the same dense, shock-absorbing center and a soft jersey lining as the original.
Check out the difference in Flexion Technology
Healthy Legs = Happy Horse
Muscle fatigue often leads to injury, and excessive heat can quickly cause fatigue.
Therefore, consider how long your horse’s support boots stay on, as they should be used only when needed and not left on unnecessarily throughout the day.
After your ride, be sure to rinse your boots to wash away sweat, dirt, and grime. This simple step helps prolong their life and keeps them ready for your next ride. Once they are all dry, keep them organized in a Boot Accessory Tote.
Clean boots mean happier, healthier horses!