{"product_id":"totalcool-brushing-boot","title":"TotalCool Brushing Boots - Set of Two","description":"\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eEven better than wearing nothing. Protect your horse's legs from impact\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eheat with these revolutionary brushing boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eWinner of 2025 Spoga Horse Top Innovation Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cform enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" class=\"installment caption-large\" id=\"product-form-installment-template--19077779947741__main\" action=\"https:\/\/equisk.com\/cart\/add\" method=\"post\"\u003e\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing TotalCool brushing boots, made with advanced CoolTech lining that provides thermal regulation and impact protection, whilst moulding seamlessly to the leg for unbeatable comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEQUISK's extensive testing has shown that these boots lead to a maximum of 1°C increase in soft tissue temperature during exercise, and in warm environment testing, results show that legs wearing TotalCool boots maintain a cooler temperature than a bare leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the innovative materials provide more impact protection than regular brushing boots and are super hard-wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 360° ventilation through hexagonal airflow channels, maximum airflow and heat dissipation is assured. The inner lining is skin-friendly and does not retain water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Snow White, Moon Beige and Graphite Black. We recommend the white and beige boots in hot conditions, as lighter colours assist with heat dissipation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all of EQUISK's products, we are proud to offer a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePony (S): 13hh to 14hh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCob (M): 14hh to 15hh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull (L): 15hh to 16hh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra-Full (XL): 16hh to 17hh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rich-text__heading rte inline-richtext h1 scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\"\u003eWhy reducing heat matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Brushing Boot Heat Retention Comparison chart\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/3480\/9821\/files\/Brushing_Boot_Heat_Retention_Comparison_Banner_Landscape_1.png?v=1757638573\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__text rte scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies have shown that everyday protective legwear can cause enough heat in horses' tendons to cause damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs there is no muscle in the lower limbs, the tendons and ligaments rely on cooling through convection, ie airflow. It is known that cell death occurs above 42.5°C, and that cells are negatively affected at or above 40°C for five minutes or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2021 study (\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0737080621001210#\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0737080621001210#\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e) found that booted legs were up to 8°C hotter than bare legs during exercise, and maintained elevated heat for longer during recovery. The temperatures reached were enough to cause significant cell damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, most current boot options simply do not allow for sufficient airflow to let natural convection cooling have any effect. As a result, tendon damage is likely to occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe realised that current boot materials have insufficient integrity to maintain their structure when opened up for airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe therefore decided to use a completely new material which would allow for 360° ventilation with a honeycomb pattern, maximising the surface area available for convection cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a bonus, the CoolTech material provides excellent impact protection, is extremely hard-wearing, and is very easy to wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does TotalCool keep legs cool?\u003cslot id=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqx-faq__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotalCool boots use totally innovative materials which allow the boot to be vented through a honeycomb-like pattern on most of the boot’s surface. This structure permits maximum airflow for convection cooling, which is the lower limb’s most efficient cooling mechanism. It also allows for a high level of impact protection and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotalCool boots use totally innovative materials which allow the boot to be vented through a honeycomb-like pattern on most of the boot’s surface. This structure permits maximum airflow for convection cooling, which is the lower limb’s most efficient cooling mechanism. It also allows for a high level of impact protection and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of work and competition are they suited for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur current TotalCool model is a brushing boot. It is suited for everyday training\/schooling, and lower-level competitions across all disciplines. They are not tested for high level cross-country or showjumping. We are currently working on eventing and showjumping models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use them in wet or muddy conditions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely! TotalCool boots do not retain any water, so they are fine to use in the wet. Any mud will come off very easily with a quick hose, as there is no fabric to hold mud\/dirt. They also dry really quickly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size should I choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our sizing chart below. We will happily exchange your boots even if you have tried them on your horse (just make sure to take them off straight away, as they can’t show any sign of wear).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/0220\/5246\/files\/Brushing_Boots_Size_Guide.jpg?v=1789791756\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend a quick hose down after each ride (they will dry almost immediately, as they don’t retain water). If you need them sparkling clean, you can throw them in the washing machine at 30°C on a gentle spin cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Equisk","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":52217617318206,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":52217617350974,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":52217617383742,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":52217617416510,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":52217617449278,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":52217617482046,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":52217617514814,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":52217617547582,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ S","offer_id":52217617580350,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ M","offer_id":52217617613118,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ L","offer_id":52217617645886,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige \/ XL","offer_id":52217617678654,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/0220\/5246\/files\/IMG-8201.webp?v=1758169103","url":"https:\/\/equihaute.co.za\/products\/totalcool-brushing-boot","provider":"EQUIHAUTE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}