Protective Equine Leg Boot

摘要

Equine boots with integrated, impact protection are disclosed. In one embodiment an equine leg boot includes a fabric body with an outer surface and an inner surface, the fabric body being configured to wrap around the lower leg of a horse. An impact-resistant protective member is disposed within the fabric body. A suspensory support strap is also provided, at least a portion of which is integral with the fabric body.

主权项

1. An equine leg boot comprising:
a fabric body configured to wrap around the lower leg of a horse, an impact-resistant protective member disposed within the fabric body, the protective member comprising a semi-rigid thermoplastic material that is pre-formed to have a molded shape that conforms to the back of the lower leg of the horse and thereby wraps around the posterior aspect of the lower leg and provides impact protection to the flexor tendons of the horse, and a suspensory support strap, at least a portion of which is integral with the fabric body.