Yesterday we announced the FEI has made some changes to the 2021 Jumping Rules. Some protective hind boots will no longer be allowed next year. But which ones will or will not? We sum up the specs...
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For young horse competitions (five -to eight year old horses) The following criteria must be respected in relation to hind boots worn in international Competitions: Hind boots that have a protective element on the inside only are the only type of hind boot allowed. The boot must have a maximum interior length of 16 centimetres; the width of the fastener must be at least five centimetres.
Hind boots with additional protection for the pastern that extends below the rounded shell on the inside of the boot are allowed providing the protection is made of soft pliable material. The pastern protection that extends below the rounded shell on the inside is not taken into account when measuring the length of the boot.
For all horses the youngster protection is allowed.. The boot must have a maximum length of 20 centimetres at its longest point. The inside of the boot must be smooth, that is, the surface must be even and there may not be any pressure points on the inside of the boot; for the avoidance of doubt, stitching on the inside of the protective element that attaches the inner lining to the boot, is permitted. Sheepskin linings are allowed.
With a velcro system the inside with double tape should be elastic, as is the. case with point closers.. Eg: VEREDUS TR PRO REAR.
