Definition: Rubber, leather or synthetic hoods that are with slipped on over the hoof or wrapped around the hoof and secured with hook and loop fastener. Bell boots prevent the horse from hurting itself when one hind hoof over reaches and hits the front hoof. The are commonly used in jumping, speed games and transport. They are called bell boots because of their bell shape.
Pronunciation: b ĕ l b ōō t s
Also Known As: Over Reach Boots
Examples:
I put bell boots on my horse to prevent him from accidentally stepping on his own feet in the trailer.
