Boot Testing

INTRODUCTION
In the absence of any approved standards for manufacturers designing and producing equine boots, we carry out our own rigorous ...

CONCUSSION AND PENETRATION
Our boots are tested for their ability to protect against concussive forces which can cause bruising and penetration which can ...

BREATHABILITY AND HEAT REDUCTION
Research has shown that when tendon cells are heated to 48°C for 10 minutes approx, 80% of them die. ...

FLEXIBILITY
If boots are constructed of inflexible (i.e. stiff) material or if boots are applied too tightly, they have the potential ...

WEIGHT
Adding even small amounts of weight to the end of the leg in the form of a boot significantly increases ...

INTRODUCTION

In the absence of any approved standards for manufacturers designing and producing equine boots, we carry out our own rigorous testing to ensure that our boots are capable of the job they are designed to do.

The lower leg is very vulnerable to accidental injury so we work with top experts to test how well our boots withstand and reduce impact forces associated with different equestrian disciplines. We also test boot flexibility, weight and heat management.

We only launch boots that exceed the required performance standards.

We carry out a number of tests to assess how well our boots perform for the following