Horse Knee Boots & Hock Boots

Horse Knee Boots & Hock Boots — Joint Protection for Travel, Box Rest & Recovery.

The knee and hock are two of the most exposed joints on a horse's body during transit. When a horse shifts its weight, stumbles on a ramp, or is thrown off balance during a journey, these joints are the first to make contact with the trailer wall or partition — and without protection, even a minor knock can cause swelling, bruising, or a wound that takes weeks to heal. Knee and hock boots are a straightforward, low-cost investment that significantly reduces this risk on every journey.

When to Use Them

• Travelling – The primary use case; knee and hock boots are standard travel kit for any horse being transported in a trailer or horsebox, particularly on longer journeys or in vehicles without full partition padding
• Box rest & recovery – Horses confined to a stable after injury or surgery may lie down more frequently; hock boots in particular help prevent pressure sores and abrasions on the point of hock during extended periods of stabling
• Post-operative care – Vets often recommend padded hock or knee boots as part of a recovery protocol to protect surgical sites and prevent self-inflicted injury during the healing period

What to Look For

• Adequate padding – Thick, impact-absorbing foam or gel padding over the joint itself is the most important feature
• Secure fastenings – Velcro or buckle closures that stay in place during movement without applying uneven pressure to the joint
• Breathable materials – Particularly important for boots worn during box rest to prevent heat and moisture build-up

Browse the full range below and make sure your horse's joints are protected on every journey and through every recovery.