Closed boots: which work and which horse they suit
These closed leather and mesh boots are horse leg protection made by Smart Wag. The listing announces a set of 4, customisable by laser engraving, in Cob and Full, no colour choice. Intended work, covered area and closure are not stated.
A closed boot, or closed fetlock boot, wraps the whole circumference of the leg. In its usual design, it covers cannon, tendons and fetlock, front included.
What the closed shell covers that the open boot leaves free
As a rule, the difference lies at the front of the leg. The open boot leaves it free so the horse feels the pole. The closed boot covers it too and shields the cannon from knocks.
Type of work and level: what usual practice says
In usual practice, a closed horse boot goes with flatwork, lunging and warm-up, whatever the level. For jumping, many riders prefer the open boot.
Leather and mesh: what each material changes
The listing names leather and mesh, without saying how they are arranged. In usual practice, leather forms the outer face and mesh the ventilated part.
Airflow and comfort during effort
Mesh is an open-weave textile. As a rule, it lets air through and dries quickly. On a closed boot, which wraps the whole leg, this airflow matters more.
Caring for leather versus caring for mesh
Leather is brushed, cleaned with a suitable soap, then fed. Mesh is rinsed in clean water and dried in the shade. The listing publishes no care instruction for this set.
Compare the two boots in the range before choosing
Smart Wag offers two horse leg protections: this closed set and an open set in leather and synthetic fleece. Each model is clickable.
| Model | Materials | Set contents and sizes | Personalisation and care |
|---|---|---|---|
Closed leather and mesh boots. Leg wrapped, front included (usual design). | Leather and mesh. | Set of 4 boots. Cob and Full, no colour choice. | Laser engraving to request from the workshop. Feed the leather, rinse the mesh (usual care). |
Open leather and synthetic fleece boots. Back of the leg covered, front free (usual design). | Leather and synthetic sheepskin (synthetic fleece). | Set, number of pieces not stated. Cob and Full, no colour choice. | Laser engraving to request from the workshop. Feed the leather, rinse the fleece (usual care). |
Personalising your boots: engraving and size choice
The listing announces horse boots customisable by laser engraving. Yet the configurator offers no text field: engraving is requested from the workshop before ordering.
What can be engraved: to confirm with the workshop
Number of characters, font and position of the laser engraving are not documented: we quote no limit. For a headcollar, engraving goes on the engraved headcollar nameplate. On the boots, the workshop confirms text and position.
Cob or Full: compare with your horse's build
The listing offers Cob and Full, without a measurement chart. In usual practice, Cob means an intermediate build and Full a standard-sized horse. If you hesitate, ask the workshop for advice.
Care and washing of the closed shell
After the session, shake out the sand. In usual practice, mesh is rinsed in clean water and dried in the shade. Leather is not soaked: brush it, clean it with a suitable soap, then feed it.
Would you rather leave the front of the leg free, for jumping for example? Compare with the open leather and synthetic fleece boots. The other pieces are in the other horse equipment category from Smart Wag.
Frequently asked questions about closed leather and mesh boots
What is the difference between a closed boot and an open boot for a horse?
As a rule, the closed boot wraps the whole lower leg, fetlock, tendon and front of the cannon included. The open boot leaves the front free to feel the pole. The choice follows the work; check each listing.
Is mesh washed differently from leather?
Yes, in usual practice. Mesh is rinsed in clean water and dried in the shade. Leather is not soaked: it is brushed, cleaned with soap, then fed.
