Protections & Rugs

Protecting the legs, mane, and tail, and supporting recovery after exercise — these are the goals of the horse protective gear and the rugs specialist pieces from the OHLALA Sellerie collection. Distinct from paddock and stable rugs, this range brings together the active protective equipment needed during training, competition, or transport — essential for preserving your horse's health and physical wellbeing.

Leg protection: boots, bandages, and fetlock boots

Work boots and stable bandages: roles and differences

The horse boots are among the most widely used forms of protection in equestrian sport. The brushing boots wrap around the cannon bone and fetlock to absorb shocks, protect the flexor tendons, and prevent contact injuries during exercise. They fasten with velcro or straps and can be put on in seconds. The stable bandages, more flexible, are applied after exercise or during transport to support the tendons and reduce swelling caused by inactivity. Correct application requires a little technique: too tight, they compress; too loose, they slip.

Fetlock boots: targeted protection for high-impact disciplines

The fetlock boot targets the fetlock joint specifically — one of the most stressed joints during jumping, galloping, and sharp changes of direction. Its rigid or semi-rigid shell absorbs direct impacts and reduces the risk of brushing injuries, particularly in horses that naturally interfere. Lightweight and anatomically shaped, it is often paired with brushing boots for complete lower leg protection.

Travel and post-exercise rugs: protection before and after effort

The travel rug: an essential companion on the road

Travelling in a trailer can be a source of stress and potential injury for the horse. The travel rug protects the horse's body from friction against the walls, regulates its temperature during transport, and prevents chills caused by drafts. It pairs perfectly with travel bandages for the legs and a tail guard to prevent the tail hairs from rubbing against the loading ramp. The tail guard attaches at the base of the tail to prevent the tail hairs from rubbing against the ramp or the trailer walls during transport.

The cooler rug: optimal recovery after exercise

After an intensive session or a ride in wet conditions, the horse cooler rug quickly wicks away heat and moisture without exposing the horse to cold drafts. Its technical open-mesh fabric creates a wicking effect that draws sweat to the surface while maintaining a warm layer of air against the skin. Essential for clipped horses or those with a fine coat, it reduces the risk of chills and supports faster muscle recovery.

OHLALA Sellerie: a selection designed with your horse's wellbeing in mind

Every item in the collection protective gear and rugs OHLALA Sellerie is selected for its quality craftsmanship, ease of use, and proven effectiveness in the field. Materials are chosen for their durability, easy care, and safety for the horse's skin. Brushing boots, bandages, fetlock boots, travel and cooler rugs, tail guards, and mane nets — everything you need to support your horse from warm-up to recovery.