Equilibrium's super-popular and well designed brushing boots in hi-viz format.
These are our favourite hi-viz boots without a doubt. They do a good job, don't overheat the horse's legs, look stylish and combine both fluorescent and hi-viz properties to give you that extra safety you and your horse need on the road.
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Extremely lightweight; they don’t hold water!
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Independently tested for breathability and protection.
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Flexible for fit and comfort.
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Breathable to protect your horse's legs from overheating
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Lightweight.
- No neoprene
Made from high quality Spacer Fabric and EVA Waffle making them flexible, durable, comfortable to wear and breathable. The design ensures your horse's legs are kept cool, whilst protecting them from knocks out hacking.
The fluorescent trim and hi-viz / fluorescent straps help catch the driver's eye, to give them more time to slow down and overtake safely.
Can be worn on front or hind legs as required (we strongly recommend a full set of 4 for maximum visibility out hacking).
What is the inspiration behind the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots?
As preventing horses’ legs from overheating is such a ‘hot’ topic (their pun, not mine!), Equilibrium wanted to create a brushing boot that moved away from the traditional neoprene to something that is scientifically tested to fulfil its role protecting the leg from knocks and brushing-related injuries, while remaining as breathable as possible. While the Tri-Zone All Sports Boots are very breathable, not every horse or activity warrants all round protection, so a durable and lightweight brushing boot was the solution.
What are the materials used in the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots?
Inner Layer:The spacer fabric on the inside of the boot creates a soft lining against your horses’ leg.
Ideal to act as a ‘cushion’ and comfortable to wear, the spacer fabric is also fantastic at letting heat and moisture pass through easily to get sweat and warmth away from the skin. This fabric doesn’t hold water, to ensure they stay lightweight even when wet!
Outer Layer:EVA material is commonly found in the soles of human shoes and as padding on sports equipment - this material is durable, breathable, and protective. Equilibrium have made sure it's easy to clean and maintain too. Tested in a laboratory to withstand a considerable amount of brushing action (ie when the horse's leg catches the other leg, which can cause injury), the EVA is abrasion and scratch resistant, doesn’t hold any water and offers great impact protection.
Who are the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots for?
In short, the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots are for everyone. Due to the breathable and protective properties of the boot they can be for flatwork, hacking, can even splash through water without the boots becoming heavy as they do not with hold water, or turnout in all conditions.
The breathable material makes them perfect for all year round especially in hot weather, unlike traditional neoprene brushing boots, the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots provide good ventilation to keep your horses legs cool and are the most breathable boot within our range.
Due to their design and the sizes available, they fit a wide variety of horses too – from those with little bone to horses with feather.
Their design also allows for free movement of the fetlock – a high motion joint that plays a fundamental part in how your horse moves.
How do I care for the Tri-Zone Brushing Boots?
The boots can be washed off with a rinse from the hose or if needing a slightly more thorough wash, they are machine washable at 30 degrees Celsius. Leave them to air dry away from a direct heat source and they will be dry and ready to use in no time!
Why use Brushing Boots?
Brushing Boots are a popular choice of boot to protect the horse’s lower leg during exercise from ‘brushing’ injuries. These are injuries that may occur if one leg, or hoof, strikes the opposite leg. Brushing boots can also provide protection from minor scrapes and injuries during schooling, hacking, or turnout. This modern brushing boot is also lightweight, durable and the most cost-effective boot for everyday use.
Why Should My Horse Wear Hi-Viz?
Hi-viz can be a legitimate life-saver. Horses can very easily blend into hedges and other background even on the brightest summer days. Hi-viz helps you to stand out, so that drivers can see you much sooner, giving them more time to react, slow down and give you plenty of space.
We advocate for wearing hi-viz on both horse and rider.
Firstly, so that if you and your horse part company, you both still have that additional visibility (even more vital when you need someone to find you and your horse has nobody to control him).
Secondly, because movement of bright objects makes you more visible.
Thirdly, because it's important to have that extra visibility all around you and your horse - from the front, sides and rear.
