Best Gaiters

The main field of application of stable gaiters is the simple warming up of the horse before riding. Stable gaiters are excellently suited for this purpose. The intensive warming by the gaiters is a good prevention against sports injuries. Stable gaiters are suitable for use in the resting phase and can usually be worn for several hours. At least during the first days you should keep an eye on your horse to see if it is comfortable with the gaiters. In addition, stall gaiters are used after consultation with the veterinarian as a supporting and soothing measure, for example for existing injuries to tendons and ligaments or pathological changes such as osteoarthritis.

Back on Track’s Royal gaiters are available in sizes from S to XL. In size Xl the gaiters are about 50 cm long and 40 cm wide. Back on Track stall gaiters are made from a ceramic material that reflects the horse’s own body heat and thus improves blood circulation. The stall gaiters are very weatherproof and durable. The Back on Track gaiters can be individually adjusted and are easy to clean.

For horses with leg problems, special so-called infrared stall gaiters are used. The heat effect promotes blood circulation. In addition, there is compression through the gaiters, which can be individually adjusted and regulated through flexible Velcro fasteners. The warming effect of the gaiters is achieved by a fabric interspersed with ceramic. The ceramic reflects the body heat of the horse in the infrared range. In addition, the infrared stall gaiters are equipped with breathable materials that prevent heat accumulation and sweating under the gaiter. The Cajou stable gaiter set contains two gaiters each for front and back. In addition, a total of 8 inlays are included in the set. The outer shell of the stable gaiters is made of robust synthetic rubber. The textile inner lining made of microfibre is softly padded with polyester fleece and can be removed from the gaiters for washing

It is probably a matter of luck to find stable gaiters whose shape exactly matches the anatomy of your horse. One or the other smear will usually have to be taken. Straight-cut gaiters are much less complicated. Due to a soft and cuddly outer shell made of rubber or neoprene in combination with several Velcro fasteners, these stable gaiters can be adapted very precisely to the anatomy of each horse leg front or back. It is important that the outer shell is flexible yet robust and that the stall gaiters have sufficient Velcro fastenings.

The stable gaiters Mr. Feel Warm from HKM belong to the infrared gaiters and provide an up to 5 degrees higher temperature under the gaiter due to the infrared reflection. The cover of the gaiters consists of elastic and tight neoprene. 3 velcro fasteners of different widths serve as fasteners. The gaiters can be completely machine washed at 30 degrees. When buying stable gaiters, you should make sure that the gaiter cover is elastic enough to allow the gaiter to fit tightly but without pressure points. As a rule, this is easier with straight-cut gaiters than with supposedly ergonomic gaiters. So that the gaiters can be easily cleaned if necessary, at least the padding should be removable from the gaiters. It is of course even better if the whole gaiter can be washed in the machine.