Horse leg protection

It has been suggested that Bell boots, Polo wraps, Shipping bandage, Skid boots, Splint boots and Stable bandage be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2024.

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Leg wraps and boots are used for the protection of the lower legs of horses during training, shipping, and exercise, as well as for therapeutic and medical purposes to provide support or cover for injuries.^{[1]: 216–221}

Variations include:

• Bell boots
• Polo wraps, sometimes called track bandages when used in horse racing
• Shipping bandage or travel boots
• Stable bandage or standing wraps. These sometimes use Cohesive bandage material (aka "Vetwrap"), especially for veterinary uses
• Splint boots or brushing boots
• Skid boots