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what do you protect your horse's legs with?

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#1 ·
I have seen people use a variety of boots on their horses to barrel race. What is best on the front.. and the back? I've seen splint boots on both, sports boots on both, and all different combos of splint/sport and no boots. What do you recommend??
 
#2 ·
I personally prefer SMBs on front and Polos on back. SMBs for the front because they take more blunt trauma and protect the leg all the way around. And Polos on the back because they are more fitted to the leg and cover up higher. And my horses prefer Polos on the backs vs SMBs on the backs.

And I like the Pro Equine brand over PC and CE.
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You will get 50 different responses on this, as it is a matter of personal preference.

I prefer to use Professional's Choice SMB 3 boots on all 4 legs, plus bell boots on the front legs. Sport boots offer more 360 protection than just splint boots and they do help absorb some of shock/stress with barrel racing (not as much as the companies claim, but they do help a little).
 
#6 ·
It really depends. For splints I really like ProTech or Open fronts (More an english thing, but I like them)

BUT, for actually competing, I like Classic Equine Legacy boots, or SMB Elite VenTech. Though honestly I feel like the Legacy boots offer better support and protection.

I do love polos but they take ages to put on. And in the heat, putting them on and taking them off is a major pain and not worth it.
 
#8 ·
I'm just getting into barrel racing and use smbs on the front with Kevlar bell boots and I use skid boots on the back. That's just a personal preference as I find the skid boots offer better protection (not the leather cup kind the full medicine boot type :).
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#10 ·
Iconoclast boots on front and back with pro choice or iconoclast bells. Iconoclast boots feel like they offer more support and last forever. I loved SMB Elites until the velcro kept wearing out before I got my moneys worth out of them and the classic equine boots always felt to flimsy for my taste.
 
#12 ·
I personally prefer Classic Equine legacy boots because they have the support sling in the back. Or Pegasus boots. I use them on all four legs along with bell boots when competing. When I am just exercising at home I just use bell boots.

Everyone has a different preference to what they prefer, I don't like polo wraps, i just don't feel like they offer enough support for the horse, just a preference thing. Although I have plenty of friends that use them and have never had a problem with them.

I think the biggest key though is if they are put on correctly or not.
 
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