Tendon Boot Trials

Prior to the launch of the tendon boots, we conducted extensive laboratory and field testing to ensure that the boots exceeded the protection levels required for the discipline intended.

The first test was to measure the potential impact created by a hoof hitting the tendon. Boots were fitted around a vertical anvil, a bar impactor then hit the boots with increasing force and the concussion levels inside the boots were measured.

The second test was to establish the level of protection offered by the boot against a potential slicing action, caused by a shoe hitting the tendon. A blade impactor came at an angle across the plate of the anvil with increasing force until the boot was penetrated. The level of force required to achieve penetration was then measured.

Field trials at a Professional Event Yard and a Show Jumping Yard where the product was used on 4-6 horses per day yielded many positive comments:

• Hard wearing

• Lightweight
• Fits very well
• Easy to fit
• Comfortable
• No restriction on movement or horse performance
• Wash (hose down) very easily
• Dry fast
• Look very smart.