When your pony finishes a spirited ride on a hot summer day, their hooves and lower legs can feel the heat just like ours do after a long walk on asphalt. Cooling boots help reduce inflammation and speed recovery, but ponies have shorter, thicker legs and often live in mixed environments, so fit and durability matter more. Our editorial team compared real pony needs to find the best cooling boots for these sturdy little equines.

We focused on boots that stay put on shorter cannon bones, provide even cooling without ice burns, and resist mud and manure in the stable. Below are our top picks for ponies of all sizes and lifestyles.