Fetlock Boots
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 Ecotak Black fetlock hind brushing boots Medium  US $19.73
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 ROMA MAGNETIC FETLOCK BOOTS US $29.70
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 New Woof Wear Smart Fetlock Boots L XL US $55.25
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There are many parts to a horse and do I really have to bother to know them all? Well, that all depends on who is doing the asking. Certainly a person who owns a horse would know about the horse. Any person wanting to ride a horse needs to know a number of parts of the horse.
When you learn to ride a bicycle, some one tells you to hold onto the handle bars, sit in the seat and put your feet on the peddles. Horse riding is very much the same. When you are around horses people are going to be using the language of horses including the parts of a horse that make up his anatomy.
The most common ones to know are head, back, tail, hooves. Pretty straight forward, knowing the parts of a horse really pays off in a number of areas. For example when you take riding lessons, the instructor may say to "engage the hindquarters". What are hindquarters exactly?
When you tack up a horse, certain straps and buckles go in specific places on a horse. If you read any book on fitting tack correctly, it will tell you exactly how and where with the use of the parts of a horse. For example a sentence in a book may say something like this: The headpiece should lie comfortably behind the horse's poll. When you are putting on a bridle you do not want the headpiece to go anywhere else, so it helps to know exactly where the poll is.
Anytime your horse injures himself, it is very useful and helpful to be able to tell the veterinarian in horse terms, where on his body he hurt himself. "He hurt himself on his leg"; the foreleg, the hindleg, the knee or the hock; where exactly?
The most significant time to know the parts of a horse is when you are buying a horse. When you buy a horse, you have to look at his conformation. How well is his body put together? Does he have sickle hocks, is he over at the knee?
Conformation goes hand in hand with body parts and the horse's anatomy. If the horse has conformational faults and you can point them out to the owner, with the correct use of 'horse lingo', you may be able to negotiate a lower price.
By no means buy a horse that's anatomy is less than desirable, if his fetlock sinks to the floor when he is walking, walk away from the horse and do not look back. Some conformation faults can be overlooked and forgiven, some must be avoided at all costs. You'll only know what faults to look for and where to look for them by knowing basic horse anatomy - the parts of a horse.
People who are around horses will not think that you are showing off when you start naming or using the names of parts of the horse. In fact more than likely they will expect any horse person simply to know them. When you know the horse, you'll know all the parts that make him whole.
Get information on buying, owning and caring for your horse, learn about The Basic Horse Anatomy. Learn about Horse riding safety.
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Roma Fetlock Boots $16.95 Roma Fetlock Boots. Roma Fetlock Boots feature a hard out shell to protect the fetlocks with a soft neoprene lining for comfort and shock absorption. |
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WOOF WEAR Pro Fetlock Boots $49.95 WoofWear Pro Fetlock Boots provide superior leg protection for your horse. Fetlock Boot ia ideal when protection of the hind fetlock is needed. |
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Roma Airvent Fetlock Boots $31.49 Keep your horses leg protected with the Roma Airvent Fetlock Boots. These boots come with airvent technology to keep your horse cool, and are ideal for schooling and jumpers |
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Roma Fleece Lined Fetlock Boots $18.95 Rome Fleece Lined Fetlock Boots. A well made and economical Fetlock Boot from Roma. Easy to put on and cozy for your horse or pony the Roma Fleece Lined Fetlock Boots are a great choice for providing maximum protection. |
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Roma Equiwool Fetlock Boots $27.99 Roma Equiwool Fetlock Boots feature a protective outer shell with genuine wool lining that allows air to circulate while regulating temperature. |
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Roma Illusion Fetlock Boots $36.95 Offer your horse superior leg protection with the Roma Illusion Fetlock Boots. Designed with a synthetic leather outer with neoprene, a hard molded shell and gel inner for extra protection. |
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Horze Leather Fetlock Boots $66 Ideal for the horse that interferes behind the Horze® Leather Fetlock Boots keep your horse sound and protected. Pair with leather tendon boots for a complete set These boots are leather with velcro and overlapping closures. Z -embroidery on the left bottom corner. Neoprene lining with punched airholes. |
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WOOF WEAR Sport Fetlock Boots $29.95 WoofWear Sport Fetlock Boots provide your horse with superior ankle protection. Double Touch and Close straps for secure fit. |
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Roma Collection Gel Fetlock Boots $27.95 Roma Collection Gel Fetlock Boots - Neoprene with gel layer that molds to legs for a comfortable secure fit. |
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Crosby Leather Fetlock Sheepskin Boots $96.95 Give your horse ultimate protection with the Crosby Leather Fetlock Sheepskin Boots. Ideal for jumping, these boots offer superb tendon and ligament protection |
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Amerigo Professional Hind Fetlock Boots $250 The Amerigo Professional Fetlock Boots are designed to encourage the horse to react quicker with its hind legs. Best used as a training tool, not for daily attention. |
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Equilibrium Tri Zone Fetlock Boots $77.95 Equilibrium Tri Zone Fetlock Boots. Intelligent targeted protection from Equilibrium. Made from high impact resistant TPU the Tri Zone Fetlock Boots from Equilibrium are tough and durable yet stylish and simple eto ensure an easy fit. Three protective zones and a unique corrugated EVA lining for increased impact proection make the Tri Zone Fetlock Boots an excellent choice in equine leg protection. |
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Crosby Leather Fetlock Hampa Style Boots $30.95 Keep your horses leg protected with the Crosby Leather Leather Fetlock Hampa Style Boots. These boots come with neoprene lining and are ideal for schooling and jumpers |
