What type of protection to use when training?
When training a horse, the type of protection to use is not a matter of chance. Depending on the age of the horse, its level of work, the frequency of its outings as well as the discipline on the agenda for the day’s session, it is important to consider the type of protection to use.Â
Generally speaking, training horse protectors such as gaiters and fetlock protectors will be suitable for most cases. Fetlock gaiters and fetlock protectors adequately cover the front and rear cannons. Thus, these training protections cover the tendons and bones of the horse and limit the impact of possible shocks.Â
On the other hand, depending on the nature of the work, other types of pads can be used. So, if your horse has a tendency to injure the pastern or the glomes on the forelegs, it may be necessary to put bells on him at work or in the paddock. On the other hand, working or polo bands can be applied during training. They serve to support the tendons, keep them warm and protect them from shocks. However, they remain complex to apply and can be very counterproductive if not applied correctly.Â
In fact, training horse gaiters remain the simplest and most effective protection.