Peter Mattes and Klaus Balkenhol developed a new design of sheepskin horse boots specifically for Dressage work.

1. The Boots feature a Hard Shell on the inside covered with butt leather.
2. The Hard Shells are designed not to touch the fetlock joint. The lower edge of the shell is wide enough not to touch the fetlock.
3. The outside area of the fetlock joint is left completely open.
4. The boots come with a detachable sheepskin lining, this avoids any pressure points and friction, it also absorbs sweat.
5. The rear boots have an integrated hard plastic reinforcement in front of the joint.

The design as described in paragraphs 1., 2. and 3. guarantees completely free movement of the joint. There is no need for protection at the outside of the joint in Dressage, therefore it is best to have nothing there. On the inside, the Hard Shell is absolutely essential. In most Dressage Boots the Hard Shell touches the joint, causing friction. Predominantly there is just an extra layer of material, which naturally also causes friction.

Price per pair (front or rear). Consisting of the Boot Shell in black or in white with a removeable Sheepskin Lining to be selected in any of the colors below. Boot Shells and Sheepskin Lining ca be reordered separately.

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