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An illustration of a pair of brushing boots from 1903
Leg wraps or boots are used for the protection of the lower legs of horses during training, shipping, and exercise, as well as for therapeutic and medical purposes to provide support or cover for injuries. Variations include:
- Bell boots
- Polo wraps, sometimes called track bandages when used in horse racing
- Shipping bandage or travel boots
- Stable bandage or standing wraps. These sometimes use Cohesive bandage material (aka "Vetwrap"), especially for veterinary uses
- Splint boots or brushing boots
- Skid boots
See also
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