What type of equipment protects a horse's legs during exercise?

• A. Leg protection such as brushing boots or tendon/ankle boots
• B. Nosebands
• C. Girth
• D. Saddle pad

Answer: (A)

When horses are moved, their legs are at risk of knocks and brushes, so protection is used to absorb impact and shield tendons and skin. Leg protection like brushing boots or tendon/ankle boots wrap around the leg to guard these areas during exercise, making them the best choice for this question. Nosebands, girth, and a saddle pad serve separate purposes—head control, saddle security, and cushioning under the saddle—so they don’t protect the legs.