Mackey Overreach Boots for Horses & Ponies
Description
Mackey Overreach Boots — Lightweight Heel Protection for Everyday Riding
Mackey Overreach Boots are lightweight pull-on style boots that fit around the pastern to help protect the heel and coronet band from over-reach injuries and knocks. They are designed for horse and pony owners who want simple, reliable protection for turnout, schooling, hacking, lunging and travelling.
A soft upper edge helps prevent rubs and maximise comfort, while double touch close fastenings keep the boots secure and allow quick fitting and removal at the yard. Browse more leg protection in our horse boots collection.
Key Features
- Over-reach protection: helps guard against over-reach injuries and knocks to the heel area
- Lightweight design: minimal bulk on the lower leg for comfortable everyday wear
- Soft upper edge: helps prevent rubbing around the pastern
- Double touch close fastenings: secure hold with fast, tool-free adjustment
- Everyday versatility: suitable for turnout, flatwork, jumping, hacking and travel
- Sold as a pair: ready for the front feet, where over-reach damage usually occurs
Specifications
| Brand | Mackey |
|---|---|
| Product type | Overreach boots (pair) |
| Fastening | Double touch close |
| Comfort feature | Soft upper edge to help prevent rubs |
| Construction | Lightweight |
| Fitted to | Front feet, around the pastern |
| Suitable for | Horse and pony |
| Country of origin | India |
How to Use
- Open both touch close fastenings fully and hold the boot with the soft upper edge at the top.
- Position the boot around the pastern so the body of the boot sits over the heel and bulbs.
- Fasten the first strap, then the second, keeping the tension snug but not tight.
- Check you can rotate the boot around the pastern by hand — it should turn without pinching.
- Walk the horse for a few minutes and re-check the fit before working or turning out.
- After use, rinse off mud, wipe the fastenings clean and dry naturally away from direct heat.
FAQ
What do overreach boots actually do?
They sit over the heel and bulbs of the front feet and help to provide protection against over-reach injuries and knocks, which happen when a hind hoof strikes the back of a front foot.
Which size should I choose?
Measure or compare against your horse's current boots and choose the size that lets the boot rotate freely around the pastern without riding up onto the fetlock. If your horse is between sizes, size up rather than down — boots that are too small are the most common reason for rubs and returns.
Are these boots best for turnout or for ridden work?
Both. The lightweight build and double touch close fastenings suit turnout, schooling, hacking, lunging and travelling equally well.
Will they rub my horse?
The soft upper edge is designed to help prevent rubs. Keep the pastern clean and dry, remove grit after use, and avoid leaving boots on for extended periods to reduce the risk of rubbing.
How do I clean them?
Rinse off mud and grit, wipe the touch close fastenings so they keep gripping, and allow the boots to air dry away from direct heat or sunlight.
Do I need front boots as well?
Overreach boots protect the heel and coronet only. If your horse needs protection higher up the leg, pair them with brushing or tendon boots.
About Mackey
Mackey makes practical everyday equestrian equipment for working yards, concentrating on simple, hard-wearing designs and secure fastenings that stand up to daily use in the stable and in the field.