The Sports boots provide both support and protection for the delicate structures of horses' legs from being injured by obstacles, or from his own hooves. The wrapped design of these boots provides the greatest support to the tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues. These boots are slim and flexible in its structure, stretchable in all four directions, which allows full ankle movement and helps to eliminate hyperextension. These boots provide all-around, heavy-duty protection for the horse's legs. You would want them snug, but not so tight that they cause discomfort or limit blood flow. The ventilated neoprene conforms to your horse's legs and allows heat and moisture to escape. The thicker padding on the inside of all boots protects the delicate splint bone along the inside of the cannon bone. Made of thick neoprene and hook-and-loop closures, these boots are specifically designed for strenuous, hard work such as speed events or endurance training. When applying, simply place the boot on the leg so it cups the fetlock, and bring your top three hook-and-loop closures around to secure, again, ensuring the reinforcement tails face towards the horse's tail. The bottom hook-and-loop closure will come up and across the fetlock, providing support and protection to the fetlocks during work. Keep your horse and the legs cool, comfortable, and covered with the Sports Boots, to make sure that the horse performs at his best!Fast Simple Application: Simply place the boot on the leg so it cups the fetlock, and bring your top three hook-and-loop closures around to secure, again, ensuring the reinforcement tails face towards the horse's tail. The bottom hook-and-loop closure will come up and across the fetlock, providing support and protection to the fetlocks during work. Reliable Protection: When the boots are wrapped on the horse's legs and the temperature increases inside, the breathable neoprene allows the heat sweat to escape, and keeps the horse's legs from becoming too hot or getting blisters during activities. Note: It is advised that when doing intense work, these boots should be worn for short periods of time. Cradle Fetlock Design: When fully and properly wrapped in place, these boots form an all-around shield for the horse's lower legs as they stretch in all four directions, providing the greatest support to the tendons and ligaments under various ground conditions, keeping the horse safe throughout the day. Draws Away Heat Moisture: Breathable, heat-resistant moisture-wicking properties all combined in one set of boots, this performance material draws away heat and moisture around the horse's legs to ensure maximum wearing comfort. Shock-Absorbent: The Sports Boots provide all-around, heavy-duty protection for horse's legs, against impact from its other legs or objects like jumps during strenuous, hard work such as speed events or endurance training.