Overreach Boots
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Overreach boots, also called bell boots, protect the heel bulbs and coronet band of the front feet from being struck by the hind toe. We stock around 100 in rubber, neoprene, fleece-topped and no-turn styles, for horses and ponies, from Shires ARMA, LeMieux, Woof Wear, Premier Equine, HKM and Rhinegold.
Which Type Do You Need?
- Pull-on: stay put well, but take some effort to get on.
- Touch close: quick to fit and take off, and a double strap adds security.
- No-turn: shaped to stop the boot spinning round the foot.
Popular Overreach Boots
- Shires ARMA Touch Close Over Reach Boots: neoprene.
- ARMA SupaFleece Neoprene Over Reach Boots: fleece topped.
- Premier Equine Ballistic No-Turn: a ballistic nylon outer.
- Rhinegold Velcro Overreach Boots: 4mm rubber with a double touch tape closure.
- Equi-Sential Pull-On Rubber Overreach Boots: soft rubber bell boots.
- LeMieux Neoprene Over Reach Boots: pull-on neoprene.
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Overreach Boot FAQs
What is an overreach?
It is when a hind foot catches the back of a front foot, usually at speed or over a jump. The strike can cut the heel bulbs or pull off a shoe, which is what these boots help prevent.
What size overreach boots do I need?
The boot should cover the heel bulbs without dragging on the ground or sitting tight around the pastern. Sizes vary by brand, so use the size notes on the product page.
Can a horse wear overreach boots in the field?
Some owners use them for turnout, but check every day for rubbing, and take them off if the skin gets sore. Follow your vet's or farrier's advice for a horse that often overreaches.
Advice from the Just Horse Riders team.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026 by the Just Horse Riders team.