The Complete Guide to Veredus Horse Boots and Equestrian Equipment

Veredus is best known for its distinctive show jumping boots, but the complete Veredus equestrian range extends well beyond front tendon boots and rear fetlock protection.

The Italian brand produces specialist equipment for show jumping, Young Horse competition, dressage, eventing, everyday training, equine recovery and rider safety. Within the Veredus collection you will find established product families including Carbon Gel Vento, Olympus Vento, Young Jump, Grand Slam, Pro Jump Active, TRC Vento, TRB Save the Sheep, Absolute Dressage, E-Vento, Magnetik and Vita Steel1.

Each of these ranges has been developed for a different purpose. Some prioritise maximum impact protection, some focus on airflow and heat management, while others are designed around a particular discipline or set of competition rules.

So, which Veredus boots are right for your horse?

This guide explains the core Veredus horse boots and equestrian equipment available in New Zealand, the technologies used across the collection and the type of horse or rider each range is designed to suit.

The Veredus range at a glance

Your horse or rider’s needs	Veredus range to consider
Premium show jumping protection	Carbon Gel Vento
Ventilated jumping boots without carbon and gel	Olympus Vento
ESNZ and FEI Young Horse classes	Young Jump
Premium competition styling	Grand Slam
Active rear fetlock protection for senior classes	Pro Jump Active
Everyday schooling and training	TRC Vento
Versatile fleece-lined training boots	TRB Save the Sheep
Dressage and advanced flatwork	Absolute Dressage
Cross-country and eventing	E-Vento
Heel-bulb and overreach protection	Safety-Bell
Preparation, stable use and recovery	Magnetik
Rider safety stirrups	Vita Steel1

The best Veredus product is not necessarily the most expensive model. The right choice depends on the horse’s discipline, workload, conformation, competition level and individual protection requirements.

Understanding Veredus product names

The names used across the Veredus range describe different technologies, materials and intended uses. Understanding these terms makes it much easier to compare one Veredus boot with another.

What does Vento mean?

Vento refers to the ventilation technology used within several Veredus horse boot ranges.

Vento boots use micro-perforated Aerox neoprene and three-dimensional mesh to help move warm air away from the horse’s leg. Fresh air enters through designated openings, while heat is directed towards the boot’s outlet vents.

This ventilation system appears in several different families, including:

• Carbon Gel Vento

• Olympus Vento

• Young Jump Vento

• TRC Vento

Vento therefore describes the boot’s airflow system rather than its overall level of protection. A Vento boot may use carbon, gel, EVA or another protective material depending on the particular model.

What does Carbon Gel mean?

The Carbon Gel name indicates that the boot combines carbon reinforcement with a shock-absorbing gel layer.

Carbon is used to reinforce vulnerable impact areas, while Veredus’ Nitrexgel material is intended to help absorb and distribute the force of a strike.

Carbon Gel products sit towards the upper end of the Veredus show jumping range and are designed for riders wanting a high level of technical protection.

What does Save the Sheep or STS mean?

STS stands for Save the Sheep.

Save the Sheep products use Veredus Techno Sheepskin, a synthetic fleece material developed as an alternative to natural lambskin. Depending on the product, the Techno Sheepskin may form the lining of the boot or provide a soft fleece edge around its upper surface.

The material is designed to be washable, quick-drying and easy to maintain while providing a soft finish against the horse’s leg.

Save the Sheep is not one particular boot shape. The lining is used across several Veredus ranges, including:

• Carbon Gel Vento Save the Sheep

• Young Jump Vento Save the Sheep

• TRB training boots

• Safety-Bell overreach boots

A Save the Sheep boot should therefore still be selected according to its intended discipline and protective construction.

What does Young Jump mean?

Young Jump identifies a short rear fetlock boot designed around the restricted hind-boot rules used in Young Horse show jumping classes.

Young Jump boots use a protective element positioned on the inside of the fetlock and a broad, non-elastic fastening. Their construction is quite different from the longer, double-shell or elastic-fastened hind boots permitted in some senior classes.

Veredus offers Young Jump models within several of its wider technology and design families, including Vento, Save the Sheep, Carbon Gel Absolute and special-edition collections.

What does Grand Slam mean?

The Veredus Grand Slam range combines established Veredus protection with distinctive gold-toned detailing inspired by top-level international show jumping.

Grand Slam is primarily a premium styling collection rather than a completely separate protective technology.

Within the Canterbury Saddlery range, Grand Slam styling is available across selected front tendon boots, rear fetlock boots and Young Jump models.

Veredus Carbon Gel Vento: premium show jumping protection

The Veredus Carbon Gel Vento range is one of the brand’s most recognisable show jumping boot collections.

Designed for regular jumping and competition, Carbon Gel Vento boots combine:

• Carbon reinforcement

• Nitrexgel shock absorption

• Aerox micro-perforated neoprene

• Three-dimensional mesh

• Double ventilation

• Anatomically shaped outer shells

• Quick-release fastenings

The front tendon boot is shaped to protect the back of the foreleg, where the flexor tendons may be vulnerable to strikes from the horse’s hind feet during jumping.

Coordinating rear fetlock boots protect the inside of the hind fetlock from interference while maintaining the distinctive Carbon Gel Vento appearance.

Veredus describes Carbon Gel Vento as a show jumping range with double ventilation, while the Canterbury Saddlery collection includes both conventional models and Save the Sheep versions.

Who are Carbon Gel Vento boots best suited to?

Carbon Gel Vento is particularly suitable for:

• Horses jumping and competing regularly

• Riders wanting premium tendon and fetlock protection

• Horses working at greater speed or height

• Riders concerned about heat accumulation beneath boots

• Competition riders wanting durable, technically advanced protection

The Carbon Gel Vento Save the Sheep range provides the same general combination of carbon, gel and ventilation, with the addition of Veredus Techno Sheepskin lining.

Veredus Olympus Vento: ventilated protection for training and competition

The Veredus Olympus Vento range provides anatomical show jumping protection and double ventilation without the carbon and Nitrexgel construction used in Carbon Gel Vento.

Olympus Vento boots use:

• Aerox micro-perforated neoprene

• Three-dimensional mesh

• Double ventilation

• An anatomical double-density shell

• EVA protective material

• Quick-release fastenings

EVA is a flexible, shock-absorbing material used to reinforce the boot’s protective areas.

The key difference between Olympus Vento and Carbon Gel Vento is therefore the internal protective technology. Carbon Gel Vento combines carbon and Nitrexgel, while Olympus Vento uses EVA-based protection. Both incorporate Veredus’ Vento ventilation system.

Who are Olympus Vento boots best suited to?

Olympus Vento is a strong choice for:

• Everyday show jumping training

• Local and national competition

• Riders wanting a ventilated Veredus jumping boot

• Horses needing lightweight, anatomical protection

• Riders who do not necessarily require the full Carbon Gel specification

Matching front tendon and rear fetlock boots are available, along with selected colour-edged models for riders wanting a more distinctive finish.

Veredus Young Jump: compliant boots for Young Horse classes

The Veredus Young Jump range has been developed for show jumping classes where more restrictive hind-boot rules apply.

Unlike a conventional senior fetlock boot, a Young Jump boot uses:

• A relatively short protective shell

• Protection on the inside of the fetlock

• Flexible material around the outside of the leg

• A broad, non-elastic Velcro-style fastening

• A smooth internal surface

Veredus describes its Young Jump Vento and Young Jump Absolute models as compliant with FEI rules for Young Horse competition.

Within the Canterbury Saddlery collection, Young Jump options include:

• Young Jump Vento

• Young Jump Vento Save the Sheep

• Grand Slam Young Jump

The Young Jump Vento uses the Veredus ventilation system, while the Save the Sheep version adds Techno Sheepskin lining. Grand Slam Young Jump boots combine the required Young Horse shape with distinctive gold detailing.

Are Young Jump boots only for young horses?

No. The design is required in specified Young Horse age-group classes, but a compliant Young Horse-style boot can also be a practical option for general show jumping.

For riders competing across different levels, this means one suitable set of Young Jump fetlock boots may remain useful after a horse progresses beyond its age-group classes.

Competition regulations are subject to change, so riders should always check the current ESNZ or FEI rules applying to their event.

For a detailed explanation, see our guide to approved ESNZ and FEI fetlock boots for Young Horse show jumping classes.

Veredus Grand Slam: premium protection with gold detailing

The Veredus Grand Slam collection is designed for riders who want established Veredus protection with a more distinctive competition appearance.

Within the Canterbury Saddlery range, Grand Slam products include:

• Carbon Gel Grand Slam front tendon boots

• Carbon Gel Grand Slam rear fetlock boots

• Grand Slam Young Jump fetlock boots

• Black and gold colourways

• Brown and gold colourways

The Carbon Gel Grand Slam models use carbon and gel protection, while the Young Jump version retains the shorter, non-elastic construction required for Young Horse competition.

Grand Slam is therefore not one universal boot design. It is a coordinated special-edition family applied to different types of Veredus show jumping boots.

Veredus Pro Jump Active: specialist hind boots for senior classes

The Veredus Pro Jump Active is a specialist rear fetlock boot designed for established show jumpers competing in classes where active, elastic-fastened hind boots are permitted.

Its construction differs significantly from a Young Jump boot.

Pro Jump Active uses:

• An anatomical double-shell design

• Reinforced elastic fastenings

• A more substantial rear fetlock structure

• A design intended to provide active support to the hind leg

Veredus describes Pro Jump Active as an evolution of its original Pro Jump boot, developed to provide more effective support for the horse’s performance.

Is Pro Jump Active permitted in Young Horse classes?

No. Its double-shell construction and elastic fastenings do not meet the more restrictive Young Horse boot requirements.

Pro Jump Active should therefore be considered a specialist senior competition boot rather than an all-class alternative to Young Jump.

Riders must check that active hind boots are permitted under the rules applying to their particular class and event.

Veredus TRC Vento: breathable boots for schooling and training

The Veredus TRC Vento range is designed for everyday training rather than specifically for the show jumping arena.

Unlike an open-front tendon boot, TRC Vento provides more encompassing protection around the horse’s leg. This can make it useful for horses requiring protection from brushing, interference or general accidental impacts during schooling.

TRC Vento combines:

• Aerox micro-perforated neoprene

• Three-dimensional mesh

• Ventilation channels

• Anatomically shaped protection

• Broad Velcro fastenings

• Front and rear-specific designs

The range is suitable for:

• Flatwork

• Everyday schooling

• Pole exercises

• Jumping practice

• General training

Veredus offers standard front and rear TRC Vento boots, along with higher rear models and Save the Sheep options within the wider international collection.

Veredus TRB Save the Sheep: versatile everyday protection

The Veredus TRB Save the Sheep range is designed as a versatile training and turnout boot.

TRB boots combine an anatomical outer structure with soft Techno Sheepskin lining and broad fastenings. They provide more encompassing protection than an open-front jumping boot and may be used for a variety of everyday activities.

Depending on the individual horse and conditions, these may include:

• Flatwork

• General schooling

• Hacking

• Lunging

• Horse-walker exercise

• Stable use

• Controlled turnout

The Veredus training collection officially categorises TRB Save the Sheep as a training and turnout boot.

What is the difference between TRC Vento and TRB Save the Sheep?

TRC Vento places greater emphasis on ventilation through its Aerox neoprene and mesh construction.

TRB Save the Sheep places greater emphasis on soft, encompassing everyday protection and the comfort of Techno Sheepskin lining.

For a horse in active schooling work that tends to become warm beneath its boots, TRC Vento may be the more logical choice. For a horse requiring soft, versatile protection across several everyday uses, TRB Save the Sheep may be more suitable.

Veredus Absolute Dressage: anatomical protection for flatwork

The Veredus Absolute Dressage range has been developed specifically for dressage, advanced flatwork and competition warm-up.

Dressage boots must provide protection from brushing and interference while allowing the horse freedom through the fetlock, knee and hock during lateral work and collected exercises.

Absolute Dressage boots use:

• An anatomical shape

• A flexible Polyflex outer shell

• Protective support around the lower leg

• Soft neoprene and Lycra lining

• Wide Easy Strap fastenings

• Separate front and hind-leg designs

The range was developed with dressage rider Isabell Werth and is available internationally with either Easy Strap or elastic fastening systems. Canterbury Saddlery currently carries the Easy Strap front and hind models.

Who are Absolute Dressage boots best suited to?

They are designed for:

• Dressage horses

• Flatwork and schooling

• Competition warm-up

• Horses that brush or interfere

• Riders wanting coordinated front and hind protection

• Riders preferring a polished, discipline-specific appearance

Veredus E-Vento: cross-country protection for eventing

The Veredus E-Vento range has been developed specifically for cross-country and eventing.

A cross-country boot must provide protection against solid impacts while remaining lightweight, secure and suitable for use through water and over changing terrain.

E-Vento boots are designed with:

• Front and rear-specific shapes

• Lightweight protective materials

• A smooth outer surface

• Ventilation

• Shock-absorbing construction

• Materials that do not readily absorb water

• Secure Velcro fastenings

The smooth external surface helps reduce the chance of the boot catching against an obstacle, while its lightweight, water-resistant construction helps prevent the boot from becoming unnecessarily heavy during a cross-country round.

Veredus describes E-Vento as a sturdy, lightweight front and rear cross-country boot.

Who are E-Vento boots best suited to?

E-Vento is designed for:

• Eventers

• Cross-country competition

• Cross-country schooling

• Horses jumping solid obstacles

• Horses galloping over varied terrain

• Riders needing lightweight, water-resistant leg protection

Veredus Safety-Bell: overreach and heel-bulb protection

The Veredus Safety-Bell range is designed to protect the heel bulbs and coronary area from overreaching.

Overreaching occurs when a hind hoof strikes the back of a front foot. It can happen during jumping, fast work, landing, collected movement or ordinary turnout.

The Safety-Bell Save the Sheep combines:

• Lightweight layered protection

• A flexible outer structure

• Velcro fastening

• Water-resistant materials

• Techno Sheepskin around the upper edge

The soft upper edge may be particularly useful for horses prone to rubbing from conventional rubber overreach boots.

Veredus offers several overreach boot designs internationally, including Safety-Bell, Safety-Bell Light, Save the Sheep versions, Fast Bell and more substantial protective models. Canterbury Saddlery’s current selection focuses on the Safety-Bell Save the Sheep.

Veredus Magnetik: preparation, stable use and recovery

The Veredus Magnetik range moves beyond exercise protection and into preparation, stable management and post-exercise care.

Magnetik products incorporate strategically positioned neodymium magnets within rugs, boots or wraps.

The Canterbury Saddlery Magnetik range includes:

• Magnetik Rug

• Magnetik Stable Boot Evo Front

• Magnetik Stable Boot Evo Hind

• Pro Wrap Magnetik

The Magnetik Rug contains 32 neodymium magnets, while smaller Magnetik products place magnets around specific areas such as the lower leg or pastern. Veredus markets the range for use before or after work, during stable rest and while travelling.

Who may consider the Magnetik range?

Magnetik products may appeal to owners managing:

• Performance horses in regular work

• Older horses

• Horses that become stiff after exercise

• Horses travelling frequently

• Horses prone to filling in the lower legs

• Horses requiring a carefully managed preparation and recovery routine

Magnetik products should be treated as an addition to good horse management rather than a replacement for veterinary assessment or treatment.

Any unexplained heat, pain, swelling, lameness or persistent stiffness should be investigated by a veterinarian.

Veredus Vita Steel1: safety equipment for the rider

The Veredus Vita Safety Line extends the brand’s focus on protection from the horse to the rider.

Canterbury Saddlery currently carries the Veredus Vita Steel1 safety stirrups, along with selected coloured replacement components.

Steel1 safety stirrups use:

• A steel inner structure

• A flexible techno-polymer outer arch

• Multidirectional foot-release capability

• A shaped and inclined footbed

• Grip inserts within the tread

• Replaceable coloured outer components

The flexible outer arch is designed to allow the rider’s foot to release in multiple directions during a fall before returning to its original position.

Veredus describes Steel1 as a steel safety stirrup with a multidirectional flexible outer arch.

Who are Vita Steel1 stirrups best suited to?

Steel1 may suit:

• Show jumpers

• Eventers

• Dressage riders

• Adult riders wanting a substantial safety stirrup

• Riders preferring a wider, supportive footbed

• Riders wanting replaceable colour components

As with any safety stirrup, correct sizing is important. The rider’s boot should have adequate clearance through the stirrup without allowing excessive sideways movement.

Which Veredus horse boots should I choose?

For regular show jumping

Choose Carbon Gel Vento for premium carbon and gel protection, or Olympus Vento for ventilated EVA-based protection.

For ESNZ or FEI Young Horse classes

Choose a suitable Veredus Young Jump model with the required short shell and non-elastic fastening.

For senior show jumping classes

Consider Pro Jump Active where active, elastic-fastened hind boots are permitted.

For everyday schooling

Choose TRC Vento for breathable, encompassing training protection or TRB Save the Sheep for soft and versatile everyday use.

For dressage

Choose Absolute Dressage for anatomical protection during schooling, lateral work and competition warm-up.

For eventing and cross-country

Choose E-Vento for lightweight protection designed for solid fences, water and varied terrain.

For horses that overreach

Add Safety-Bell overreach boots to protect the heel bulbs and coronary area.

For preparation and recovery

Consider the Magnetik Rug, Magnetik Stable Boot Evo or Pro Wrap Magnetik as part of a properly managed stable and recovery routine.

For rider protection

Consider the Vita Steel1 safety stirrups for multidirectional foot release and a supportive riding platform.

Frequently asked questions about Veredus

What is the difference between Carbon Gel Vento and Olympus Vento?

Both ranges use Veredus ventilation technology and anatomical outer shells.

Carbon Gel Vento adds carbon reinforcement and Nitrexgel shock absorption. Olympus Vento uses EVA protection instead, making it a more accessible option for riders who still want a lightweight and ventilated Veredus jumping boot.

What does STS mean on Veredus boots?

STS means Save the Sheep. It indicates that the product uses Veredus Techno Sheepskin, a synthetic alternative to natural lambskin.

Are Veredus Young Jump boots only suitable for young horses?

No. They are designed to comply with restricted Young Horse class requirements, but the same style of boot can also be useful in general show jumping classes.

Are Pro Jump Active boots allowed in Young Horse classes?

No. Pro Jump Active boots use a double-shell design and elastic fastening. Young Horse rules require a different short-shell construction with a broad, non-elastic closure.

Can Veredus jumping boots be used for flatwork?

They can be used for general riding, but a specialist training boot such as TRC Vento or TRB may provide more encompassing protection for horses that brush or interfere during flatwork.

How should Veredus horse boots be cleaned?

Remove sand, hair and arena fibre after every use. Synthetic shells and linings can generally be cleaned using cool water and a mild cleaning product.

Close Velcro fastenings before washing and allow boots to dry naturally away from direct heat. Always follow the individual care instructions provided with the product.

How do I choose the correct Veredus boot size?

Sizing depends on both the product and the shape of the horse’s leg.

The boot should cover the intended strike area without pressing into the back of the knee, fetlock or coronary band. Fastenings should close securely without needing to be excessively tightened.

For horses between sizes or with particularly fine or substantial legs, contact Canterbury Saddlery for individual fitting advice.

Shop Veredus in New Zealand

Canterbury Saddlery carries a carefully selected range of Veredus horse boots and equestrian equipment for New Zealand show jumpers, dressage riders, eventers and performance-horse owners.

The collection includes:

• Carbon Gel Vento show jumping boots

• Olympus Vento tendon and fetlock boots

• Young Jump competition boots

• Grand Slam editions

• Pro Jump Active hind boots

• TRC Vento and TRB training boots

• Absolute Dressage boots

• E-Vento cross-country boots

• Safety-Bell overreach boots

• Magnetik rugs, stable boots and wraps

• Vita Steel1 safety stirrups

Browse the complete Veredus collection online, or visit Canterbury Saddlery in Christchurch for practical advice on selecting the best Veredus protection for your horse, discipline and competition level.