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Boots at IQ Horse – from Welltex-Infrared to Carbon Air XC
The boot collection at IQ Horse ranges from therapeutic stable boots with Back on Track Welltex technology to the highly elastic Acavallo Newprene line and LeMieux's Carbon Air XC – currently one of the lightest and most ventilated cross-country protections on the market. Choosing the right boot not only determines the degree of protection, but also the heat development under the material, the adaptability to the leg contour and – with Welltex – an active effect on blood circulation and tissue warming. 84 models, clearly segmented by application.
- Back on Track Welltex: The Welltex fabric contains integrated ceramic particles that convert the horse's body heat into far infrared radiation and return it to tendons, muscles and connective tissue. The Royal and Royal Deluxe stable boots are therefore particularly proven in convalescence after tendon strain and during box rest – not only as protection, but as active regeneration aid.
- Acavallo Respira Newprene: Acavallo's proprietary Newprene offers significantly higher elasticity and breathability compared to conventional neoprene. For horses that tend to overheat in the tendon area under classic neoprene boots, the Respira line is the logical alternative.
- LeMieux Carbon Air XC: Fully ventilated cross-country protection design with intelligent, durable construction – developed for maximum impact absorption with minimal weight. The open, ventilated structure prevents heat build-up even during long cross-country rides and intensive ground contact.
- Eskadron PRO ACTIVE and FAUXFUR-BOOT: The PRO ACTIVE is the best-selling neoprene classic for daily training – with Pikosoft reinforcement in the critical impact zones. The FAUXFUR-BOOT Core from the Platinum 2024 collection combines a mesh outer with a faux fur inlay for horses with sensitive skin.
- TSM Vet-Reha Fetlock Boots: Open anatomically shaped rehab boots that specifically stabilize the fetlock joint, fetlock and the lower cannon bone – developed for veterinarian-supervised use in injuries and aftercare.
What does Back on Track Welltex do differently from standard neoprene?
Standard neoprene boots protect mechanically – that is their primary purpose. Back on Track Welltex goes a step further: the ceramic particles integrated into the fabric absorb body heat and emit it back into the tissue as far infrared. This promotes microcirculation in tendons and ligaments, can relieve muscle tension and shorten warm-up time. The Royal Deluxe version also offers reinforced padding at the fetlock – relevant for horses with sensitive fetlocks or in convalescence after tendon injuries.
What is the technical difference between brushing boots and XC boots?
Brushing boots – like the Back on Track 3D Mesh or LeMieux Snug Boots – are designed for self-injury from brushing at trot and canter: soft inner padding, stable outer shell, quick handling. XC boots like the LeMieux Carbon Air, on the other hand, are developed for cross-country use on uneven ground: higher impact resistance against obstacle wood and stones, maximum ventilation for long use and an open-front design for better proprioception at the ankle joint.
Which boot is recommended after a tendon strain during convalescence?
In veterinarian-supervised aftercare after tendon or ligament strains, the Back on Track stable boots Royal and Royal Deluxe with Welltex are the first choice at IQ Horse. For targeted fetlock stabilization, the TSM Vet-Reha fetlock boots complement the therapeutic spectrum. Both product lines are designed for stable use and the movement phase during rehabilitation, not for active training under saddle.