Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps

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Save time, maintain healthy skin, and keep mud away with these turnout boots which help keep legs clean in the field.

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  • Offer maximum coverage, extending from below the knee/hock down to the coronet band.
  • Save precious time in the winter months with less cleaning.
  • Maintain healthy skin, providing a barrier from the winter elements.
  • Allow your horse to move freely in the field with their flexible, soft material with four-way stretch.

Delivery charges are calculated based on the location of delivery, weight, and value of the order. Standard charges are:

For parcels up to 20kg: UK Delivery

  • Standard Delivery 2-3 Working Days Delivery (from dispatch) £4.99 for orders under £50 and placed before 2pm. (UK Mainland only. Excludes Highlands, Northern Ireland, and Islands)
  • FREE Delivery 2-3 Working Days Delivery (from dispatch) for orders over £50 and placed before 2pm. (UK Mainland only. Excludes Highlands, Northern Ireland, and Islands)
  • Scottish Highland & Islands Standard 4-6 Working Day Delivery (from dispatch) £7.99 (up to 15kg)
  • Next Day Delivery (from dispatch) £6.99 for orders under £100 and placed before 2pm. (UK Mainland only. Excludes Highlands, Northern Ireland, and Islands)
  • FREE Next Day Delivery (from dispatch) for orders over £100 and placed before 2pm. (UK Mainland only. Excludes Highlands, Northern Ireland, and Islands)

Making a Difference

Allows Free Movement

Soft & Comfortable

Keeps Legs Cool

Full Lower Leg Coverage

  • The design of the Close Contact Turnout Boots

    What material is used in the Close Contact Boots?

    These close-fitting turnout boots are made from perforated neoprene. This helps keep legs cool with their breathable material. They also feature a four way stretch, which is essential. As horses wear these boots in the field, there is a lot of movement involved. For maximum coverage and protection from the elements, the boots extend from below the knee/hock to the coronet band. This means the correct size is essential to ensure the entire lower leg is protected.

    Do the Close Contact Turnout Boots also provide protection in the field?

    The Close Contact Chaps do provide some protection towards brushing and overreach injuries, but as they are primarily designed to promote good skin health, the material is not too thick to ensure breathability.

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Inspiration behind the product

The Story

We’ve seen what winter conditions can do to horses legs. One horse’s story stayed with us, where he physically couldn’t go out in the field because of the wet and mud and the effect it had on his legs. As we know – turnout is an important part of a horses’ routine for both their physical and mental wellbeing! The winter weather can be relentless, and therefore the Close Contact Turnout Boots were born. They are designed as a second skin on the horses’ leg while keeping them protected from the mud, wet and cold.

Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps
Equi-Chaps Hardy Chaps
Equi-Chaps Stable Chaps
Main Use
Material Thickness
Full Lower Leg Coverage
Soft Lining
Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps

Protecting from Mud & Wet

5mm
Yes
Yes

Equi-Chaps Hardy Chaps

Protection

7mm
Yes
Yes

Equi-Chaps Stable Chaps

Protection & Compression

5mm
Yes
Yes

FAQ's

The Close Contact Chaps are designed primarily as a turn-out chap and can be left on for up to 12 hours. If they are left on longer, it is ideal to give the horses’ legs a quick ‘breather’ and reset the chaps on the leg.

The Close Contact Chaps can be machine washed. We recommend a cool wash using a non-biological washing powder. It is advisable to close all the velcro fastenings before washing. Do not tumble dry.

Yes but you need to be careful on the size selection as you may need a bigger size than the leg measurement suggests. If you are unsure of sizing check them on clean dry legs to ensure you can exchange them if necessary. Also check out the Hardy Chaps as they are quite generous around the pastern and fetlock area.

Yes the whole range, Close Contact Chaps, Stable Chaps and Hardy Chaps come in pairs.


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'I can't imagine life without them!' Emma Alcorn reviews Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps

Delphi is a 14.2hh Dapple Grey Mare who suffers with the mud during winter. With Delphi having to be turned out 24/7 all year round due to not being able to stable her it has meant that her legs don’t get the chance to recover, resulting in this impacting her jumping career. Emma has owned Delphi for 3 years and has tried multiple lotions and potions to try and fix the problem but nothing has worked. This is where the Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps come in!

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Jacqui Kemp

Lovely chaps

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Margaret Goddard

Well made and robust also wash lovely on 40°. Fitting perfect for my Arab cross I purchased medium size. Leg's well protected and clean when field is muddy. Came on time and packaging was good,would highly recommend.

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Margaret S
Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps

Great product. Breathable and waterproof. Snug fit. Keeps my horses legs clean and dry in wet muddy field. Would recommend.

Thank you for your order and for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, it is appreciated. We are pleased to hear that the Close Contact Chaps are keeping your horse's legs clean and dry especially with all the mud we have this year! Clare

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Emma F
Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps

I was selected to trial these on my TB... They fit so well and are such good quality I have purchased a second pair for his other legs. He is super clumsy in the field and has daily cuts from when he rolls, he also needs to wear overreach boots. These chaps have prevented him cutting his legs and the need for overreach boots. They provide great coverage and I particularly like that the velcro also includes over the heel to offer maximum prevention from in his case catching himself, but also against mud.

Thank you for your order and for taking the time to leave us such lovely comments, it really is appreciated. Many thanks, Clare

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Tracey G
Equi-Chaps Close Contact Chaps

Good product quality and the information in the sizing was good

Thank you for your order and for taking the trouble to leave us a 5* review, it is much appreciated. Thanks Clare Crowdy

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