Leg protection

The function of leg protection

The legs of horses are very fragile and therefore deserve the best possible protection. Each activity that you do with your horse needs a different kind of leg protection. Leg protectors are generally used to prevent injuries and damage to the tendons. Leg protectors must not be applied too tightly around the legs as this can impede blood flow to the legs.

Tendon protectors are often used to protect the tendons at the rear of the front legs. In that way, any touching by the back legs cannot damage the forelegs. In addition, tendon protectors must be mounted high enough and cover the fetlock joint to ensure that your horse has enough freedom of movement.

For jumpers, Divoza Horseworld also offers jumping shoes which enclose the hooves of your horse. By using jumping shoes, your horse cannot injure itself if it taps a bar, or touches the joints of its forelegs with its rear hooves.

Bandages are used to avoid “stable legs", that’s why they are especially applied at night. Bandages can help with proper blood circulation to the legs, and as such can counteract muscle soreness after exercise. It is also very important that bandages are applied properly. Sometimes, bandages can also be used during transport. In this instance, the combined use of an under bandage is recommended.

In addition, transport protectors are ideal when transporting your horse by trailer. These come in various types: some only protect the lower leg, while others extend right over the knee.

Choose the right leg protectors on the Divoza Horseworld Website

You will find a large variety of leg protectors on the Divoza Horseworld website. Choose the right kind of leg protection for your horse and then make a selection from our wide range, which includes top brands such as: Eskadron, Zandona, BR and Pagony.