Shires ARMA Neoprene Brushing Boots, White, with 360° Leg Coverage and Shock-Absorbing Strike Pads

Shires ARMA Neoprene Brushing Boots are horse leg protectors designed to help guard against brushing injuries and knocks, with a 5 mm neoprene core and contoured PVC strike pads.

• 360° leg coverage — helps protect against brushing contact and impact during everyday activity.
• Contoured PVC strike pads — positioned on the inner leg to deflect knocks during lateral work.
• Recessed stitching and bound edges — help reduce rubbing and fraying in high-wear areas.
• Adjustable touch-close straps — support a secure fit, with two straps on smaller sizes and three on larger sizes.
• Four height-based sizes — Pony, Cob, Full and Extra Full options accommodate a range of horses and ponies.
• Machine washable — makes routine cleaning simpler after stable and riding use.

Brushing boots are made for horses that need protection from leg contact and knocks while moving, whether they are schooling, hacking, lunging or turned out. The ARMA design combines a flexible neoprene core with strike pads, giving riders a leg-protection option for regular flatwork and a range of everyday activities.

How do the Shires ARMA boots protect a horse’s legs?

The 5 mm neoprene core provides flexible, lightweight coverage around the leg, while the inner-leg PVC pads are shaped to deflect impact. Together, these features are designed to help absorb shock and protect against brushing injuries without the bulk of traditional strike gear. The core is also breathable for daily training use.

• The 360° design provides protection around the leg rather than only at the strike-pad area.
• The contoured pads target the inner leg, where brushing contact can occur during lateral work.
• The boots are intended for routine protection, not a guarantee against injury.

How should I choose a size for front and hind legs?

Choose from Pony, Cob, Full or Extra Full using your horse’s height category, and consider one size larger for the hind legs than the front. The size guidance is Pony up to 13.1HH, Cob 13.2HH–15.1HH, Full 15.2HH–16.2HH, and Extra Full.

Hind legs often need the next size up to accommodate their larger bone and joint circumference; for example, a horse may wear Cob on the front and Full behind. Adjust the touch-close straps for a secure fit, and leave enough room for comfort without allowing the boots to slip.

• Fit guidance: allow space for two fingers between the boot and the leg to support circulation and help prevent slipping.
• Smaller sizes have two fastening straps; larger sizes have three for added support.

Are these boots suitable for schooling, turnout and regular cleaning?

Yes. Shires ARMA Brushing Boots are made for everyday schooling, hacking, lunging and turnout, including use over uneven terrain where protection from knocks and overreaching is useful. Their adjustable closures help keep the boots in place during these activities.

Recessed stitching sits away from the surface to help limit rubbing, while bound edges finish the boot edges and help reduce fraying. These construction details are intended to make the boots comfortable for the horse and practical for repeated stable use. After use, the boots can be machine washed for straightforward care.

• Use them for flatwork and other daily riding or turnout activities.
• Check the fit with the two-finger spacing guidance before use.

These boots suit riders looking for flexible leg protection for everyday training, hacking, lunging or turnout, with size choices spanning pony to Extra Full. Their neoprene coverage, inner-leg strike pads and adjustable fastenings bring protection and fit guidance together in one machine-washable design.