Here's a name you might not know yet but probably should: Majyk Equipe. Founded in 2012 by Michael and Beverly Sirjani in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, this brand has been quietly building a reputation among eventers and show jumpers who take leg protection seriously. Twenty-one products are now available at iRide EQ's Majyk Equipe collection — everything from cross-country boots to dressage girths to ice boots, priced between $99.95 and $399.95 AUD.
What makes Majyk Equipe worth talking about is their neoprene-free philosophy. Neoprene has been the default material in horse boots for decades, but it traps heat, holds moisture, and creates the kind of environment where bacteria thrive. Majyk Equipe built their entire range around an alternative: a breathable bio-foam liner that repels dust and water, with extra-large perforations for airflow. It's the sort of thinking you'd expect from founders who spent years at Fortune 500 sporting goods companies before turning to equestrian gear.
And here's the part that grabbed me: an Australian-born four-time Olympian has been riding in these boots for over a decade. That alone makes this brand worth a proper look for Australian riders.
Boyd Martin Hyperflex hind boots - snap-close straps over the anatomical TPU shell.
From Fortune 500 to Stirrups: How Majyk Equipe Began
Michael and Beverly Sirjani named the brand after their beloved Dutch Warmblood mare, Majyk Motion. She passed away in 2014 after a battle with cancer, but her name lives on — and through her daughter Deynika, her bloodline continues. The Sirjanis weren't horse industry lifers; they came from the world of athletic footwear and sporting goods.
That background shows in everything Majyk Equipe makes. The boots don't look or feel like traditional equestrian gear — they look like athletic equipment designed for performance, with the kind of material engineering you'd expect from a running shoe company. The fit is anatomical, the closures are engineered rather than stitched-on as an afterthought, and the ventilation actually works. Not just the decorative kind you see on cheap boots that claim "breathable" while cooking your horse's legs.
Before launching Majyk Equipe, both Michael and Beverly worked for major sporting goods companies. They brought that technical expertise — the understanding of how impact forces work, how materials perform under stress, how to engineer a product that genuinely does what it claims — into the equestrian space. The result is a range of horse boots designed by people who understand both sport science and horse welfare.
The brand also has a sister label, LA Equestrian, which focuses on rider apparel — show shirts, base layers, breeches, and sweatshirts. But it's the horse boots where Majyk Equipe's technical DNA really shows.
The rider's take: I've been wrapping horses' legs for better than fifteen years, and I've seen plenty of boots that look the part but fail in practice. The first time I pulled a set of Majyk Equipe boots off after a session in January heat, the legs underneath were dry. That sounds like a small thing, but if you've ever peeled off neoprene boots after a hot day, you know how much moisture builds up. It's not just uncomfortable — that damp heat is how bacterial infections and skin issues start.
The Product Range at a Glance
Before diving into the technology, here's what the range actually covers. Eight representative products across the main categories:
| Product | Category | Price (AUD) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd Martin Eventing XC Boots 4 Pack | Cross Country | $339.95 | Full-set eventing protection |
| Boyd Martin Hyperflex Tendon Jump Boots | Show Jumping | $214.95 | Competition jumping with snap closure |
| Elite Eventing XC Front Boots | Cross Country | $199.95 | Lightweight XC front protection |
| Infinity Vented Tendon Jump Boots | Show Jumping | $199.95 | Maximum airflow for hot conditions |
| Sport Dressage Boots | Dressage | $164.95 | Flatwork and training |
| Half Pad Non Slip Reversible | Half Pads | $259.95 | Saddle stability with impact protection |
| Cool Compression Gel Ice Boots | Recovery | $399.95 | Post-exercise cold therapy + compression |
| No Turn Over Reach Boot | Bell Boots | $99.95 | Overreach protection, neoprene-free |
As stocked at iRide EQ.
As stocked at iRide EQ.
As stocked at iRide EQ.
As stocked at iRide EQ.
Where to buy: Every product above is stocked at iRide EQ ✅ with fast Australian delivery. Not available through other online retailers locally — browse the full Majyk Equipe range here.
Neoprene-Free: Why It Matters for Your Horse's Legs
This is where I get properly interested as someone who writes about horse health. For years, neoprene was the default material in brushing boots and tendon boots — it was cheap, it was available, and it conformed to the leg. But it was never ideal. Neoprene traps heat against the tendon area, and the equine superficial digital flexor tendon is already operating at its thermal limit during work. The core temperature of a horse's tendon can exceed 45°C during intense exercise. Adding an insulating layer of neoprene against that — and moisture on top — does your tendon no favours.
What Majyk Equipe uses instead is a neoprene-free bio-foam liner. The material is naturally breathable, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. It repels dust and water rather than absorbing them. The perforation pattern allows air to flow through the liner during movement, which helps regulate temperature. And on some models, the liner is removable for cleaning — something that sounds like a no-brainer but isn't standard in the market.
In practice, what I've found with neoprene-free boots is that you get less buildup of the sticky residue that neoprene leaves on the coat. The legs look cleaner underneath. And if you've ever had a horse develop a soft, crusty patch under a boot line from trapped moisture, you'll know why that matters. With Majyk Equipe's liners, the skin underneath tends to stay in better condition.
The other thing worth mentioning: the bio-foam doesn't break down the way neoprene does. Neoprene boots tend to shrink, crack, or lose their elasticity over twelve to eighteen months of regular use. The bio-foam stays consistent longer — which helps justify the higher price point. Think of it as buying boots that last three seasons instead of replacing neoprene ones every year.
Shop the full jumping boots range at iRide EQ, including the complete Majyk Equipe lineup.
ARTi-LAGE: Impact Protection That Actually Makes Sense
Here's where Majyk Equipe's sporting goods DNA really shows. ARTi-LAGE is a proprietary dilatant material — meaning it's soft and pliable under normal conditions, but when struck with sudden force, it hardens to deflect and disperse the impact energy. It's the same principle behind the impact-reactive foams used in motorcycle armour and American football padding.
In Majyk Equipe boots, ARTi-LAGE is positioned in the strike zone — the area most likely to take a hit during cross-country or show jumping. Not every Majyk Equipe boot uses it; it's specifically in the Boyd Martin Stadium Jump Boots and the XC Elite Eventing boots. The everyday dressage and training boots use standard impact foam, which is fine for lower-intensity work.
The reality is that no boot can prevent every injury, and I wouldn't want to overstate what any protective equipment can do. But the physics behind a impact-hardening material are sound. Rather than a dense, rigid layer that's always there (and always restricting movement), you get something that only stiffens when it needs to. The horse gets full range of motion for the vast majority of the work, and a layer of extra protection for the moment it matters.
For Australian riders doing cross-country on hard, dry ground in summer — where every stride sends vibration up through the legs — boots that offer both ventilation and smart impact protection are worth paying attention to.
Elite Eventing XC hind boots - the bio-foam liner replaces neoprene for cooler legs.
The Boyd Martin Series: An Olympian's Seal of Approval
This is the part of the story that genuinely surprised me. Boyd Martin — the four-time Olympian who represented the United States at London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and most recently Paris 2024 — was born and raised in Australia. He moved to the United States in 2007 to further his eventing career, became a US citizen in 2009 (his mother is American), and is currently ranked World #5 in eventing.
And he's been using Majyk Equipe boots for over a decade.
There's a whole product line — the Boyd Martin Series — designed for and inspired by his input. The Boyd Martin Eventing XC Boots 4 Pack ($339.95) are the flagship, covering all four legs for cross-country. The Boyd Martin Hyperflex Snap Close Tendon and Hind Jump Boots ($214.95 and $179.95) are designed for show jumping, with a snap closure system rather than the traditional elastic straps that lose tension over time.
As stocked at iRide EQ.
What I take from this is that a rider at the absolute top of the sport — someone who has represented his country four times at the Olympics and is currently ranked fifth in the world — trusts these boots on his horses. That's not marketing fluff; it's a decade-long partnership built on performance and reliability.
Phillip Dutton, Boyd's mentor and fellow Olympian, also supports the brand. Between the two of them, you're looking at some of the most credible voices in eventing — and riders like that don't stick with equipment that doesn't work.
For Australian riders, there's a quiet pride in knowing that a brand trusted by an Aussie-born Olympian is now available locally. You don't have to import from the US and wait three weeks; you can order from iRide EQ and have them on your horse's legs within days.
Beyond Boots: Half Pads, Girths and Recovery
The range goes wider than leg protection. Majyk Equipe makes half pads and dressage saddle pads with the same neoprene-free philosophy — theirs use impact-protection shims rather than standard gel or wool-only designs. The Half Pad Non Slip Reversible ($259.95) comes in black or navy with a non-slip surface that keeps the saddle stable without needing a separate anti-slip pad underneath. The Correction Fleece variant ($289.95) adds wither relief and interchangeable impact shims so you can fine-tune the fit — something that's genuinely useful for horses with asymmetrical shoulders, which in my experience is most of them.
As stocked at iRide EQ.
The girths are worth a mention too. The Ergonomics Contoured Dressage Girth ($229.95) and the Superhorse Contoured Jump Girth ($239.95) both have anatomical shaping to reduce pressure behind the elbow — a pressure point that causes plenty of girth galls and sensitivity issues in Australian conditions where horses sweat more during work. And yes, the liners are removable for washing. That's a feature I wish more girth manufacturers would copy.
For post-exercise recovery, the Cool Compression Gel Ice Boots ($399.95 and $329.95) combine gel packs with compression to get cold therapy onto the legs fast. The Gold version is the simpler model; the Silver adds active compression to help push fluid out of the lower limb. Honestly, for a horse coming off cross-country or a hard show jumping round in the Australian summer, a proper ice boot is one of the best welfare investments you can make. If you're only going to buy one product from Majyk Equipe, an ice boot is a justifiable place to start.
As stocked at iRide EQ.
And for overreach protection, the No Turn Over Reach Boot ($99.95) uses the same bio-foam liner as the rest of the range and comes in six colours. At under $100, it's the cheapest entry point into the brand — a good way to test the materials before investing in a full set of XC boots.
As stocked at iRide EQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Majyk Equipe boots legal for Australian competition?
Yes. Majyk Equipe boots are competition-legal for show jumping and eventing under FEI rules. For dressage, boots are permitted in the warm-up but may be restricted during the test itself depending on your EA level — always check the current EA National Dressage Rules for your division.
Does iRide EQ stock the full Majyk Equipe range?
Yes. iRide EQ carries all 21 Majyk Equipe products — jumping boots, eventing boots, dressage boots, half pads, saddle pads, girths, ice boots, and overreach boots. The full range is available at /collections/majyk-equipe with fast Australian delivery.
What makes Majyk Equipe boots neoprene-free?
Majyk Equipe uses a proprietary bio-foam liner instead of neoprene. The bio-foam is breathable, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, repels dust and water, and has large perforations for airflow. This keeps the horse's legs cooler and drier than traditional neoprene-lined boots, which is especially important in the Australian climate.
Who is Boyd Martin and why does he use Majyk Equipe?
Boyd Martin is an Australian-born four-time Olympian (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) currently ranked World #5 in eventing. He has used Majyk Equipe boots for over a decade, and the Boyd Martin Series product line is designed with his input. His Australian origin makes the partnership especially relevant for Aussie riders.
What is ARTi-LAGE and which boots have it?
ARTi-LAGE is Majyk Equipe's proprietary dilatant material — soft and pliable normally, but it hardens on impact to deflect and disperse strike energy. It's found in the Boyd Martin Stadium Jump Boots and the XC Elite Eventing boots, positioned in the strike zone. Standard dressage and training boots use conventional impact foam.
How do I clean and maintain Majyk Equipe boots?
Most Majyk Equipe boots have a "Forever Clean" coating on the outer shell — rinse with water and let them dry. For models with removable liners, take the liner out and wash it separately. The bio-foam liner dries faster than neoprene and won't hold odours the way neoprene does.
Are Majyk Equipe boots worth the higher price?
Majyk Equipe boots are priced higher than entry-level neoprene boots, but the bio-foam liner lasts longer (neoprene typically degrades in 12-18 months), the boots provide better thermal regulation for tendons, and the ARTi-LAGE technology in competition models offers genuine impact protection. For riders who compete regularly or train hard in Australian heat, the investment pays off in leg health and boot longevity.
Can I use Majyk Equipe boots for dressage?
Yes. The Sport Dressage Boots ($164.95) are designed specifically for flatwork and dressage training. They're lighter and less bulky than the eventing boots, with the same neoprene-free bio-foam liner. For dressage competition tests, check EA rules for your level regarding whether boots are permitted during the test.
Shop Majyk Equipe at iRide EQ
The full range of 21 Majyk Equipe products is available now with fast Australian delivery. From the Boyd Martin Eventing XC Boots to the Cool Compression Ice Boots, find the right protection for your horse's legs.
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