#$%^&*AU2013213754A120150226.pdf#####A fire protection boot (10) suitable to protect animals, particularly horses, and humans from heat and flames, comprises an outer layer (11) of fire resistant material and a liner (17) separated from the outer layer (11) by sole spacers (13S) and leg spacers (13L), providing an air gap (12) connected to an air port (15). The boot (10) may also be used to protect the animals tail as necessary.DRAWINGS 2/4 15 15 10I I A Fig 2 12I I 12 AB -A1I 12I 12 Fig. 2