Horse boots

Most horses don’t need bell boots — but the ones that do can end up with torn coronary bands, pulled shoes, and expensive vet bills if you get it wrong. Bell boots are a targeted tool, not a routine accessory. They protect the heel bulbs and coronary band from hind hoof strikes — especially in …

Miles’ Quick Take: Do You Need Hoof Boots? Use hoof boots if your horse: Rides barefoot on rocky, gravelly, or root-filled terrain. Is transitioning from shoes → barefoot (gradual protocol recommended). Has a lost shoe on trail—a “spare tire” prevents emergency vet trips. Needs support for laminitis, founder, or abscess recovery. When to Skip: Horse …