Woof Wear Close Contact Saddle Pad - Violet
$89.95
Leg protection, saddle pads and fly gear that stay where you put them
Woof Wear gives your horse neoprene, Kevlar and TPU-shell boots that hold their position, and gives you saddle pads and wraps that wash and wear like workhorses. It is a great choice because riders keep buying the same boots for years, and the range runs from schooling to eventing to sunny turnout.
By the Tack of the Day Product Team · Updated November 2026

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These Woof Wear horse boots lead the shelf because they cover the full routine, from a Sport Brushing Boot at home to an iVent Hybrid for long summer rides.
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Woof Wear horse boots for schooling, jumping and turnout
Riders describe Woof Wear boots that stay in place, run cool and last for seasons.
I've been very pleased with my Woof Wear Pros. I have two sets, the white ones are about 9 years old now and the black ones are about eight years old. I like them because they have lasted well (one strap came off a white tendon boot about six years ago, but I just sewed it back on), they fit all my horses (size s/m and the horses are LW 15hh - 15.2hh), wash well and haven't rubbed... yet.
I swear by WW Reflective Club Boots - i use them all year round for hacking and my current set are 2 years old, washed weekly and still as good as new. My last set lasted 5 years and were only replaced as I lost them when i moved yards.
I use Woof Wear Pads exclusively and have never had an issue.
Woof Wear- tough as nails. These things will last and last and last. Great strike protection, but not much padding: a perfect hind ankle boot and great for some horses but not all. It depends on how they interfere. Velcro is double-lock and HOLDS.
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Brushing boots
Woof Wear brushing boots protect your horse's inner legs during schooling and everyday work, and the Sport Brushing Boot is the place most riders start. It uses 5.5mm hardy neoprene with a durable full-coverage strike pad, and it fits front or hind legs. The Single-Lock Brushing Boot closes with touchtape for an exact fit, and the Double Lock Brushing Boots add multiple Touch and Close straps that contour to the leg.
Riders tell us these boots stay in place, rinse off easily and keep legs cooler than regular neoprene. The iVent Hybrid Brushing Boots go further with a breathable TPU shell, a sweat-wicking lining and double close Secure-Grip hook and loop. Look elsewhere if your horse needs an open-front tendon boot for jumping; the Pro, Smart and Vision lines below cover that.
What Riders Say
Woof Wear Single-Lock Brushing Boot
Another vote for the Woof Wear Single Lock Brushing boots. They look smart, are hard-wearing, don't hold water and don't cause the legs to sweat.
I've got Woof Wear brushing boots which I would use for schooling. East to put on, easy to clean and lightweight. Had them 3 years and a little tatty but plenty of life in them yet.
Woof Wear Sport Brushing Boots
For jumping at home - WoofWear Sport Brushing Boots - very easy to put on, lightweight, stay in place, etc. Held up nice too and rinse off easily. For jumping at shows - WoofWear DoubleLock Brushing Boots - nicer versio of the ones we use at home. Better strike pad, double-lock to ensure they stay in place while we’re showing.
Woof Wear Single-Lock Brushing Boot
Mine are the Woof Single Lock Brushing Boot. They have been very durable and offer good protection. They keep the leg cooler than the regular neoprene boots, I would say about comparable to polos.

Event boots
Woof Wear event boots protect your horse over fences and across country, and each line, Pro, Smart, iVent and Vision, suits a different kind of jumping. The Pro Tendon Boots have a polyurethane shell cut back behind the knee, a mesh lining to keep out sand and an EVA foam insert. Woof Wear lists the Pro Fetlock Boots as FEI young horse compliant.
The Smart Fetlock Boots add D30 technology for impact protection in key strike areas, with billet fasteners and a show jumper look. The Vision Tendon Boot and Vision Fetlock Boot are open front, with a polyurethane shell, mesh venting and bound edges. For hot cross-country days, the iVent Event Front and Hind Boots add cooling airflow technology and a shatterproof tendon guard. Look elsewhere if you only hack and school; a brushing boot does that job with less structure.
What Riders Say
Used my new woof smart event boots in front for arena eventing today, and v impressed. All the edges are properly soft so no rubbing, big soft area behind the knee so no risk of digging in, didn't budge and legs good and cool
I use the woof wear xc boots as well. My TB has incredibly sensitive legs, they rub really easily and I've never had any problems with these. They are soft, flexible and the strike pad is on the outside of the boot.
Woof Wear Ivent boots are great, they slipped on my Welsh D as they were a little big but on our Connie they don’t budge so you need to get the correct fit. But really good boots has them over a year now
My horses wear Woofs or the equivalent every ride. The youngsters have them up front, some of the others all the way around, depending on what they need and how they go. My view is that it protects them from knocking themselves, and, out on a hack or trot set, it protects the legs from sticks/scratches to some limited extent.

Overreach boots
Woof Wear overreach boots protect the heel bulbs of horses that turn out or hack, and the Kevlar Overreach Boots are the toughest in the lineup. They pair 8mm closed cell neoprene with an abrasion resistant Kevlar shell, an extra-deep heel design and a wide reinforced double lock strap with a tab for easy removal. Riders say Kevlar boots lasted a clumsy horse for ages.
The Pro Overreach Boot has carbon fiber bell boots over a 7mm neoprene base with extra padding for the heel bulbs. The Sport Overreach Boots are non-spin, and the iVent Overreach and iVent No Turn Overreach Boots use a tough TPU shell with a rolled top edge to protect the pastern. The Mud Fever Turnout Boots are Kevlar reinforced, and Woof Wear designs them to seal out mud and moisture. Look elsewhere if you want a pull-on style, since every boot here closes with straps or touchtape.
What Riders Say
I prefer to use just Woof ankle boots behind rather than full boots–much cooler and provide appropriate whack protection for my horse. Otherwise, it depends on the time of year and the state of the arena. If it’s cold and wet, I have Eskadron neoprene boots, but as soon as it dries up and certainly as soon as it warms up, I ditch the neoprene and use Eskadron climatex wraps.
I prefer the Woof wear to the premier equine ones for hind legs - I find the PE ones tend to slip if not done tightly.
Woof Wear Kevlar Overreach Boots
I swore by Woof Wear kevla boots for one that needed them for turnout in particular. That are so tough and lasted my clumsy big old horse for ages.
Woof Wear Kevlar Overreach Boots
For turn out I love Woof Wear Kevlar over reach boots, they are not quite as deep as the Lemieux, but deeper than a lot of boots

Wraps and therapy
Woof Wear polo wraps, training wraps and therapy boots support and care for your horse's legs before and after work. The Vision Polo Wraps have a double layer of bonded fleece with satin trim, and they coordinate with the Vision range. The Training Wrap is made of breathable 7mm neoprene with wide hook and loop closures and a suspensory strap, and it suits front or hind legs.
For after work, the Hot/Cold Therapy Boots wrap the leg and have pockets for hot and cold packs, with four gel packs included. Replacement Hot/Cold Therapy Gel Packs can be stored in the freezer or heated in the microwave. The Stable Boots with Wicking Liners are made as an alternative to bandaging, with breathable neoprene that keeps legs from overheating. Look elsewhere if you need a hoof boot for turnout; Woof Wear lists the Medical Hoof Boot for use while stabled, worn over shoes, with a Kevlar interior and a diagonal zipper.
Woof Wear wraps and therapy
Woof Wear wraps and therapy boots for support and recovery

Saddle pads
Woof Wear saddle pads give your saddle a smart, high profile base in the discipline you ride. The All Purpose, Dressage and Close Contact Saddle Pads use breathable poly-cotton with silver binding, a ballistic nylon girth wear guard and Easy Fit D-ring straps for mono-flap or regular saddles. The Close Contact is cut for forward flap saddles.
The Vision Dressage Pad and Vision Close Contact Pad move to satin fabric with a unique quilt pattern, a mesh wicking lining, a durable girth pad and long billet loops. The Vision Close Contact has a Euro cross-country shape. Look elsewhere if you want a pad you can tumble dry, since Woof Wear's care label on the All Purpose, Dressage and Close Contact pads says machine wash at 30°C and do not tumble dry.
Woof Wear saddle pads
Woof Wear saddle pads for dressage and close contact

Fly masks and ear nets
Woof Wear ear nets and UV fly masks keep flies and sun off your horse's face and ears on sunny turnout. The UV Fly Mask with 3D Ears has soft black mesh, a padded nose and a 3 seam ear design, and Woof Wear lists 60% UV protection. The UV Fly Mask without Ears uses the same 60% protective mesh with stretch fabric on the cheeks and a padded nose.
The Ergonomic Ear Net and Vision Ergonomic Ear Net are breathable mesh with stretch ears, and the Vision net adds satin accents and a generous cut behind the ears. The Noise Reducing Fly Veil uses neoprene to reduce noise over soft breathable mesh. The UV Nose Protector adds 60% UV protection to a mask. Look elsewhere if you need a full-body fly sheet; these cover your horse's face and ears.
Woof Wear fly masks and ear nets
Woof Wear UV fly masks and ear nets for sunny turnout

For the rider
Woof Wear rider gear keeps you as comfortable as the boots keep your horse. The Performance Quarter Zip Riding Shirt is cut from iFlex fabric that Woof Wear describes as soft, supple and lightweight, with breathable wicking and UPF 30+ sun protection listed by the brand, so it works for a cross-country school or a long flat session. Under tall boots, the Competition Sock has a lightly padded toe and heel and a full-length calf panel that keeps bulk down, two pairs to a pack.
For everyday riding, the Short Bamboo Sock uses bamboo fibers with a reinforced toe and heel and an elasticated arch, and the Young Rider Pro Sock brings the same bamboo blend to tall-boot height for kids. The Gel Fusion Whip is 24 inches long with a gel grip, a fiberglass shaft and a leather flapper, and it matches Woof Wear's Color Fusion boots and pads. Look elsewhere if you want a full riding wardrobe; Woof Wear's rider line is small and built around the barn basics.
Woof Wear for the rider
Woof Wear riding shirts, socks and whips for the barn and the show ring
Questions riders ask
Woof Wear Sport boots are 5.5mm neoprene brushing boots with a full-coverage strike pad. Pro boots use a polyurethane shell with an EVA foam insert, Smart boots add D30 impact technology, and iVent boots use a breathable TPU shell. Choose by the work your horse does, then compare closures and shells on the Horse Boots page.
Woof Wear boots are sized to your horse's leg, so measure before you pick one. Use a soft tape around the cannon bone, then compare against the size chart on the style's product page. Tap a size in Find Your Fit above to jump straight to Woof Wear boots, wraps, pads and fly gear in that size, and check a chart before you order.
Woof Wear's Dressage Saddle Pad is a square pad, while its Close Contact Saddle Pad is made for forward flap saddles. The Vision line has a Dressage Pad and a Vision Close Contact Pad in a Euro cross-country shape. Check your saddle's flap shape first, then choose the pad that matches it.
Woof Wear lists 60% UV protection on its UV Fly Masks, with a padded nose and a 3 seam ear design on the 3D Ears model. The Ergonomic Ear Net is a breathable stretch mesh that is poll pressure free. For sunny turnout choose a mask, and for ears alone choose a net. Start in the fly masks section below.
For Woof Wear saddle pads, the care label says machine wash at 30°C maximum on a gentle spin, never tumble dry, and keep the pad out of strong sunlight. For boots and wraps, follow the label on your pair, since neoprene, fleece and Kevlar models differ. Read the label before the first wash.