| What
is the difference between the Ballistic Overreach Boots and
Quick-Wrap Bell Boots?
Ballistic Overreach Boots have a "no-turn"
design and protect the back of the hoof from overreaching with
some side protection. They have a
double
hook & loop
closure in the front and the outer shell
and binding are made of Dupont Ballistic™ nylon. Quick-Wrap
bell boots are made with the same neoprene and Ultrashock™ lining
as Sports Medicine Boots and
are available colors to match. They
give 360-degree protection to the hoof and coronet band, and have
Ballistic™ binding on the bottom edge.
How do you clean
saddle pads and boots?
We recommend the following for all Professional's
Choice Products:
Hand wash and/or hose off the products with a pressure nozzle. If
necessary, use a mild liquid soap to remove excess dirt and sweat. Woolite®
or horse shampoo work well. Rinse the products well with
cold water and allow them to air-dry. When drying saddle
pads, place them on a rail or fence with the bottom side up. This
helps protect the outside fabric from fading. DO
NOT WASH SADDLE PADS OR BOOTS IN A WASHING MACHINE. Machine
washing can cause damage and voids the warranty.
What
size Sports Medicine Boots will fit my horse, and are the front
and rears different?
Size
is determined primarily by the circumference of the fetlock joint.
To ensure a proper fit, measure the circumference of the
fetlock at the widest point and use the appropriate sizing chart.
Sports Medicine Boots II: SMBIIs
come in five sizes and are designed to fit either front or hind
legs. SMBII boots get larger in circumference
with each size in direct relation
to
height. Many horses will wear a larger size on the hind legs,
but if you have quite a bit of overlap on a medium boot on the
front
leg, your horse
may take the same size on his hind legs.
SMB Elite: The
SMB Elite has separate, unique designs for front and rear legs.
Generally,
your horse will wear the same size on both front and rear legs,
as the size difference was taken into consideration in the
design, but measure to be sure. The SMB Elite comes in three
sizes for both front and rear boots. Make sure you specify
front
or rear
when
ordering.
How are cinches
and girths measured?
Both are measured from end of buckle to end of
buckle.
How can I determine
what size saddle pad I need?
Measure a pad you are currently using if
you like the fit, or measure your saddle front to back and
across, and add
approximately four inches. For example, if your
saddle is 28 inches in length and width, you would need at
least a 32 inch
x 32 inch saddle pad. The size of your horse and
the form of his back will also determine the size of pad you
need.
Is the extra
padding on the OrthoSport™ models a better choice for all horses?
We designed the OrthoSport pads with extra
padding just behind the shoulders and
along
either side of the
spine. This gives a better fit on horses that are
a little hollow behind the shoulders or high-withered. The
design also works well on most roping horses due to the extra
shock absorption. You
would not need this type of pad on a very round horse with
little or no withers.
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