Product Information
Click Hock Shield and Hock Shield Ultra:
Can be worn 24 hours/7 days a week. Plan on replacing your Hock Shields after about 3 months of full-time wear. However, some horses have been known to wear their Hock Shields for 6-12 months. Sold in pairs.
Content Outer Shell – tear-resistant neoprene
Lining – soft fleece
Because some products can burn skin when wrapped, please consult veterinarian when using medications under our Shields.
Not to be used on horses in turn-out or on pasture. It is not advisable to restrict the leg when your horse is in a full gallop.
Note: Some horses may grow white hairs on back of leg where top band rubs.
If your horse has neoprene sensitivity, do not use these products.
Why do some horses need the Ultra?
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Some horses pivot on their hocks while getting up and spin their Hock Shields leaving their hock sores exposed.
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It can be used if a horse has an injury further forward than the typical bed sores.
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If a horse that has to wear a bandage, this will keep the wrap in place and prevent it from tearing.
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It can keep the hock warmer for the horse with arthritis.
How to determine the correct size:
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Measure the smallest point just above the hock joint.
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Make sure the leg is straight and the hoof is flat on the ground.
HOCK SHIELD:
13” up to 15.9″= Regular Horse
16” up to 20″= XL/Draft
HOCK SHIELD ULTRA:
13″ – 14.9″ = S/M
15″ – 16.9″ = L/XL
How to attach Hock Shield:
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the leg is straight under and the hoof is flat on the ground.
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Put the side with the label on the outside of the leg.
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Bring the elastic strap around the inside of leg to the outside.
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Pull the strap for a “snug” fit.
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Lock top Velcro flap down.
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Adjust inside tab ONLY if outside tab is too long or too short.
How to attach Hock Shield Ultra:
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the leg is straight under and the hoof is flat on the ground.
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Make sure the side with tag is on the outside of leg.
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Pull front flap around to outside of leg. Pull it only so it will connect with the Hock Shield. Have it as loose as it can be without creating wrinkles under the strap.
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Lay Hock Shield on top of flap attaching inside Velcro pieces.
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Bring the elastic strap around the inside of leg to the outside and attach to upperVelcro for a “snug” fit.
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Lock top Velcro flap down.
Fetlock Shield
Can be worn 24 hours/7 days a week. Sold in pairs.
Outer Shell – 2 layers of tear-resistant Cordura-like fabric
Lining – Nylon
Because some products can burn skin when wrapped, please consult veterinarian when using medications under our Shields.
How to attach Fetlock Shield:
Velcro tab with label should be on the top – smallest end should be closest to hoof.
Click Knee Shield
Can be worn 24 hours/7 days a week. Sold in pairs.
Cup – Tear-resistant Cordura-like fabric with neoprene knee pad and nylon lining
Cup Support – Reinforced netting
Attachment Strap – Fleece covered elastic strap
Because some products can burn skin when wrapped, please consult veterinarian when using medications under our Shields.
How to attach Click Knee Shield:
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Attach bottom strap just above the fetlock joint. Pull strap snug enough so it doesn’t slip over the joint. DO NOT PULL STRAP TIGHT.
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Attach the remaining velcro tabs loosely.
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The Knee Shield should fit loosely around the knee. You should be able to slip your fingers between the shield and the knee joint.