Description
Turnout Boots for Mud Fever Prevention
With mud fever, prevention is better than cure. Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps, do exactly what they say – they fit close, like a second skin to help keep legs protected and reduce the damaging effect mud can have on the skin.
Unlike other turnout boots, Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps completely encase the lower leg, covering the hoof, heel and fetlock area.
Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps offer mild protection from brushing and overreach injuries so eliminate the need for a brushing boot and an overreach boot when turning out.
They are very easy to clean and dry quickly and the touch and close straps make them secure even around the fetlock area. With handy grip tabs for easy removal.
They come in an array of sizes to suit the smallest of ponies and largest of horses with additional features like the hook receptive fetlock area to allow for greater adjustability.
Please note however, they are not suitable for horses or ponies with a neoprene allergy.
It is important that the close contact chaps fit the horse snugly so that mud doesn’t rise under the boots and cause irritation which could lead to mud fever. Because of this, we have found that many horses need a smaller size in the Close Contact Chaps than they would normally wear. Not too sure of the size you need? Get in touch and we will be happy to help.
They can be worn for up to 12 hours with minimum risk of rubbing as they are so flexible, soft and breathable.
Philippa Mitchell –
I had the original blue ones which were great. The lower Velcro’s no longer stick so they just fall down now. They are also a bit of an odd shape/fit. Very disappointed.
Michelle –
Very disappointing. Don’t fit properly. Measured legs properly and rang to check best size to order but they still fall down or let mud in. Now put smaller front boots on hind legs but legs still come in muddy at the bottom. Now stopped using them as waste of time
Candice Pottage –
Hi Michelle, we’re sorry to hear you are disappointed with the Close Contact Chaps, however all of our products do carry a 1 year satisfaction guarantee. We can’t seem to find your order through us, so if you bought them through a retailer you are more than welcome to return them for a full refund? Any problems please don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@equilibriumproducts.com and we’ll do our best to help you?
Denise Marsh (verified owner) –
The Velcro does not work nearly as well ( at the bottom of the boot) as it did on the old close contact chaps. Now had two boots ruined in only a few weeks. Have used close contact chaps for 7 years successfully, so disappointed in the new style.
Sophie Aziz (verified owner) –
Hi Denise,
We’re really sorry to read that you have been disappointed by your purchase. Our Customer Care team will be in touch to see if there is anything we can do to help
Horse Owner, UK –
“Mine is the only horse on the yard without mud fever! The boots were well worth the money. No lotions and potions or bandaging needed, brill product thank you Equilibrium!”
Horse Owner, UK –
“Fantastic fit and also good protection. Nice clean mud free legs when I bring my horse in!Love the fact that they are breathable.”