Looking for the best magnetic boots for horses? There’s actually quite a lot choice when it comes to therapy and magnetic boots, but as with the best therapy and magnetic rugs, it can be tricky to work out which ones are right for your horse. There are quite a few variables, which are not all necessarily easy to understand at first – but we’re here to help you compare the options and make the best choice for your horse.
First you need to decide what type of boots, bandages or wraps you’re looking for, and what you’re hoping to gain from purchasing a pair or set. Some can be worn interchangeably on the front and hind legs, while others you will need to purchase separate boots due to the shape – so this is also something to consider. Some are designed to be worn during exercise, but most should be worn when your horse is at rest in the stable.
Best magnetic boots for horses – including all types of therapy boots, wraps and bandages
Equilibrium Magnetic Chaps
Colours: Silver
Sizes: XS–XL
RRP: £79.99 for fronts, £89.99 for hind and hock
Reasons to buy
- Movable magnets to place where your horse needs them
- Easy to use
Reasons to avoid
- You need to purchase different boots for front and hind legs
These magnetic chaps allow you to target magnets exactly where you want them. The nylon inner and polyester fill provide enough warmth and padding while remaining flexible and comfortable. Four flat, flexible and moveable magnets are included with each pair of boots – they present two alternating poles to the body, negative and positive, making them different to standard neodymium magnets, which present one pole. They have a different design for fronts and hinds, and can be used as part of a daily routine when a horse is stabled.
Shires Arma Magnetic Boots
Colours: Black/blue
Sizes: Pony, cob or full
RRP: £89.99 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Includes ten magnets per boot
- Suitable for use in the stable or whilst travelling
Reasons to avoid
- If you are looking for moveable magnets these boots are not for you
These boots require no preparation and can be used as part of a daily routine. Each boot contains 10 evenly spaced permanent magnets evenly spaced either side of the leg, and each has a magnetic strength of 2800 Gauss. The boots are made from breathable heat-releasing fabrics and are suitable for use in the stable or while travelling.
Veredus Magnetik Evo Stable Boots
Colours: Black
Sizes: S–L
RRP: £205 for fronts, £205 for hinds
Reasons to buy
- Includes 28 magnets in correspondence with the flexor tendons and fetlock joints
- Fully adjustable to get the right fit
Reasons to avoid
- Higher price point
These stable boots come in a front and rear design to help reduce typical after-work swelling. Made of a breathable HCL foam, they also have internal quick-dry padding, and are fastened with Velcro. The boots help to stimulate blood flow and speed up the elimination of toxins.
Equ Streamz Advanced Magnetic Horse Bands
Colours: Black
Sizes: One Size
RRP: £79.99 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Suitable for 24/7 wear if required
- Fully adjustable, they can be worn on the front or hind legs
Reasons to avoid
- Style might not be suitable for everyone
These bands can be worn while turned out, pre- and post-exercise, while rehabilitating or travelling as no heat is produced from wear. The neoprene bands wrap around the cannon bones to provide a series of 360º spinning magnetic fields.
Protechmasta Far Infrared Therapy Stable Wraps
Colours: Black
Sizes: Cob, full or extra-full
RRP: £85 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Ideal for drying off legs after bath time
- Can be used on both the front and back legs
Reasons to avoid
- Can only be used in the stable
These stable wraps are designed to be worn in the stable. They feature a soft, naturalistic ceramic-infused lining that emits a safe form of far infrared radiation, which is a natural process that gently and safely assists blood circulation. The outer fabric of the wraps has great wicking properties making them great for drying legs after washing down or bathing. They are also ergonomically shaped to fit both the front and back legs with a supportive pastern wrap design. They are lightly padded to help provide protection and support to your horse’s lower limbs.
LeMieux Conductive Magno Boots
Colours: Black
Sizes: S–XL
RRP: £119.95 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Nine powerful 2600 Gauss magnets in each boot
- Magnetic field spread throughout the liner
- Close contact fit
Reasons to avoid
- Higher price tag
These magnetic boots have a lining that contain a woven layer of steel fibres directly under the magnets to conduct magnetic waves evenly around the lining, which avoids hot spots and improves the overall effectiveness. They have mesh rear vents to release excess heat, while the bamboo outer layer ensures good wicking. They can be worn on the front or hindlegs.
Kentucky Recuptex Magnetic Bandage Pads
Colours: Black/grey
Sizes: One size
RRP: £108.99 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Machine washed at 30 degrees, without reducing their effectiveness
Reasons to avoid
- Need to be secured in place with stable bandages
These bandage pads offer protection underneath a normal stable bandage. They contain inox yarn woven into the fabric, which reflects the magnetic fields created in the horse’s body to stimulate circulation.
Equine Balance Magnetic Therapy Boots
Colours: Black
Sizes: Cob or full
RRP: £55 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Easy to apply
- You can position the magnets where they are needed
Reasons to avoid
- Limited size range available
These magnetic boots can be used everyday as part of your horse’s routine for maintaining limb and joint health. These lightweight and breathable boots are durable so they can be used overnight in the stable or for travelling. Offering a contoured fit. The magnetic can be positioned where you need them. Each magnet pair has over 3000 Gauss. The magnets have protective sleeves allowing you to wash them easily. These boots come with 36 magnets.
Premier Equine Magni-Teque Magnetic Boot Wraps
Colours: Black
Sizes: S–XL
RRP: £74 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Can be used on both front and hind legs
- Liners velcro easily in and out
Reasons to avoid
- Magnets sewn in to key areas so can’t be moved around
These magnetic boot wraps have been designed to act as a pressure bandage on your horse’s legs. Made from breathable ventilated neoprene with strong and secure Velcro straps, the boots have a soft cotton liner that contains the magnets (16 x 600 Gauss).
Incrediwear Equine Circulation Standing Wraps
Colours: Grey or black
Sizes: 12–18in
RRP: From £155 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Ideal for use in the stable or when travelling
Reasons to avoid
- Need to be secured in place with stable bandages
These wraps contain germanium and carbon fibres that are activated when exposed to body heat. Applied under a bandage, they promote blood flow and lymphatic drainage, and are used to accelerate recovery after workouts.
New Equine Wear Magnetex Brushing Boots
Colours: Navy
Sizes: S–XL
RRP: £89.99 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Versatile design
- Easy to fit
Reasons to avoid
- Style might not suit your needs
These brushing boots (which can also be used in the stable) are fitted with six neodymium magnets at a strength of 1600 Gauss each, which have been strategically placed to provide all-round contact with the leg. These boots can be used on both front and hind legs, and are supplied with a complimentary wash bag.
Equine Magnetix Magnetic Stable Boots
Colours: Navy
Sizes: XS–L
RRP: From £55 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Designed for use on both front and back legs
- Can be left on overnight
Reasons to avoid
- You need to measure your horse and check their sizing chart to ensure you get the right size
Made of a soft foam and lightweight fleece material moulding around your horse’s leg for maximum comfort, these boots should be used in the stable and fit both front and hind legs. Each boot contains four to six powerful (2000 Guass), lightweight neodymium magnets.
Equiline Cairo Therapeutic Leg Wraps
Colours: Black
Sizes: Cob or full
RRP: £110 for a pair
Reasons to buy
- Easy to secure with velcro fastenings
- Removable lining
Reasons to avoid
- Limited size range available
These therapeutic stable boots have a removable soft inner liner that has ceramic coating, and a neoprene outer shell with Velcro closures. The therapeutic ceramics promote warmth as a thermal barrier, enhancing blood circulation. Machine washable at 30°c.
How do magnetic boots work?
It’s important to know that there is limited conclusive research into the use of magnets on horses – their efficacy has been debated for many years, but there is a lot of anecdotal evidence suggesting they can be very helpful. For this reason it is particularly important to follow the manufacturer’s guidance when using your chosen therapy boots.
Although each different type of therapy boot – be it magnetic or ceramic-infused – works in a slightly different way, they all aim to improve circulation and blood flow. In turn this is thought to increase oxygen supply to the tissue, reduce muscle tension and aid recovery by removing toxins faster and reducing inflammation. Magnets and ceramic fibres are not healing, but rather are thought to create the right environment to encourage the body to heal itself.
Therapy boots or rugs that contain ceramic fibres are designed to reflect the horse’s back into the body. Whereas when magnets are incorporated within boots or rugs, the magnetic properties in the body’s cells will either attract (those that are opposite) or repel (those that are alike) them, which is thought to increase the activity of the cells. The best cooling boots, on the other hand, are designed to reduce the temperature of the internal structures in the lower leg.
When can you use magnetic boots?
Generally, therapy boots are used as part of a horse’s daily routine. Most are designed to be worn at rest in the stable, while some can be worn during exercise or in the field. Likewise, the length of time they should be worn varies – some can be worn up to 24 hours a day, but it’s advisable to test them for a shorter time under supervision to make sure your horse is used to wearing them.
What does Gauss mean?
Gauss refers to the intensity of the magnetic field. Meaning a magnet’s gauss measurement represents the number of magnetic field lines per square centimetre, emitted by the magnet. The higher a magnet is emitting this value, the more lines of magnetism.
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