Skid Boots

Skid boots are essential for any horse regularly performing sliding stops or other high-impact maneuvers. Skid boots for horses help to protect the fetlocks and pasterns from injury, and they are available in a variety of materials to suit the needs of any horse. Skid boots are an important part of keeping your horse safe, happy, and healthy.

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Classic Equine® Pro Reiner Skid Boots
. Original price: $134.99
. Final price: $134.99
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Classic Equine® Pro Reiner Skid Boots are crafted from full grain American cowhide to help protect your horse from injuries caused by sliding stop maneuvers. Each boot has two easy on-off double closures secure the boot close to the horse’s fetlock; also allows for quick change out time when riding and maneuvering from circling to fencing. • Protects the performance...
Classic Equine Leather Skid Boots
. Original price: $109.99
. Final price: $109.99
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No-turn rolls ensure proper fit and prevent shifting. Lined with foam to ensure comfort. Neolite skid cup holds up even under the most harsh ground conditions. Stainless steel buckles. Constructed of chap and latigo leather for comfort and durability. Softer than ever! • Preferred by NFR Champ. Brent Lewis & PRCA World Champ. Joe Beaver
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Professional's Choice® VenTECH™ Slide-Tec Skid Boots
. Original price: $120.99
. Final price: $120.99
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• Superior quality and comfort equipped with VenTECH™ technology
• Extends lower to cover the pastern and the bulb of the horse’s heel
• Keeps dirt from penetrating the boot and causing burns during stops and turns
• Ventilated limestone based neoprene conforms to your horse’s leg
• Strong, yet flexible to ensure optimum protection of the entire fetlock area
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Choosing the Best Skid Boots for Your Horse

Skid boots are an important piece of equipment for any horse that competes in Western events such as reining and cow cutting. As the name suggests, skid boots are designed to protect the delicate fetlock and pastern area from impact while performing sliding stops. Leather skid boots are durable and offer superior protection, while neoprene skid boots are lighter-weight and more comfortable for the horse.

Skid boots are traditionally applied with two straps, one located above the fetlock and one below around the pastern. In addition to the straps, a skid plate or skid cap is located around the back of the fetlock. This plate helps to disperse impact and prevent fetlock interference.

They are particularly popular in the Western reining ring, where athletic sliding stops are performed. These stops require the horse's hindquarters to be engaged, bringing the fetlocks very low to the ground. Fetlocks that are engaged in this way certainly benefit from added protection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Skid Boots

What are skid boots used for on horses?

Skid boots are a type of equine protective equipment that is typically used by reiners and cutting horses. Their primary purpose is to help prevent injuries from performing sliding stops or other intense maneuvers.

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