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.
