
Sports Medicine Boots Elite are also know as the SMB Elite and are by Professional's Choice. ![]() To the index of SMB boots and associated products by Professional's Choice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sports Medicine Boots Elite - SMB EliteProduct Features
Available Colors
Sizing chart and information. ![]() The Sports Medicine Boot Elite (SMBŪ Elite) is available in two
designs, accommodating the front and hind legs. Knowing
that each leg functions differently, the SMBŪ Elite is contoured to
provide exceptional fit and function.
It is important to choose the correct size for your horse to get the optimum benefits from the SMBŪ Elite. In the above chart there are circumference and height measurements. The circumference measurement of the boot is more critical than the height because the boot must fit around the horser's leg and overlap 1/2" to 1.5" to be effective. When sizing the height of the horse and the coarseness of the bone should be taken into account, but these should not be the only determining factors. The SMBŪ Elite is available in small, medium and large sizes (X-Large also). As a general rule, horses will use the same size on both the front and hind legs. For instance, many mature horses wear the SMBŪ Elite in a medum on the front and an SMBŪ Elite medium on the hind leg as well. However, in such instances where a horse may have pronounced size differences in the fetlocks, the horse may wear a smaller size in the front than in the rear, or vice-versa.
To choose the correct size, refer to the above chart. If you are still unsure which
size to get, you should measure the circumference of your horse's front and rear fetlocks at
the widest point (see picture at left). After doing so, choose the boot size that is
the next bigger size than your measurement.
As an example, if your horse's fetlock measures 10.75" in the front and 11.5" in the rear, you should choose a pair of SMBŪ Elites in a large for both the front and rear. For other fitting questions, please call Professional's Choice Customer Service directly at 800-331-9421, Monday – Friday, 7 A.M. – 4 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, or e-mail any time at info@profchoice.com. |
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SMB Elite Value PackAs an incentive to conscientious horsemen who realize the benefits of booting all four legs, this is a Value 4-Pack which contains a full set of both front and rear SMB Elites at a substantial savings. Many people credit Sports Medicine Boots with saving their horses from catastrophic leg injuries.But, not only does the SMB Elite offer significant protection and support, according to tests conducted at the University of Minnesota using a high speed treadmill with thoroughbred race horses booted with front SMBs, “horses exhibited increased comfort wearing the boots as they shifted their weight forward. Combining the high level of protection and energy absorption with minimal effects on the gait, the Sports Medicine Boot is a valuable tool in prevention of lower limb injuries during training and performance, as well as a valuable addition to the treatment regime for rehabilitating horses with limb injuries.” Booting all four legs allows the horse to comfortably maintain its normal distribution of weight.
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