Best boots for hacking in?

just wondering what sort of boots i should hack and school in...


im soon to be getting a horse and so need to get all his bits and bobs! he has tendon injuries so i thought maybe tendon boots but are these just for jumping? would i be better with brushing boots? i dont really want bandages as i dont trust myself to do them properly!!


also if i do buy some do i buy a size up for the hind legs if they do not specify fore and hind boots? (hes a 16.1hh thoroughbred)


annnnnd finally any brands that you would recommend??





thanks :)

Best boots for hacking in?
tendon boots are not just for jumping but i would tape them on if your hacking
Reply:i use Roma sport boots they are great! they protect support and are incredibly easy to put on. they can go on all four legs and can be used for jumping, schooling, cross country, anything you like and they don%26#039;t rub like other boots. they protect the whole lower leg. i use them for everything as my mare is very sensitive and they are the only ones that she will were that work! a little tip is don%26#039;t buy the cheap boots in any style as they will be very weak and if caught may rip and get stuck with the horse struggling to get away. you want the best quality! =D
Reply:Clarendon make really superb boots. They are great for jumping and have clips, so they would stay in place for hacking. The only down side is the fact that they have a lining that is fluffy, so they would not be great if you plan riding through mud. You may prefer the plastic type that are more easily washed. There are many makes of these on the market and most of these also have clips. Woof wear also make a tendon/brushing boot and these are super soft and wash well, but you may need to tape up if hacking because they only fasten with Velcro. However Woof do make double Velcro boots and the fastenings are pretty sturdy.
Reply:always be cautious. the ABSOLUTE BEST BOOTS for hacking and jumping in are :


bell boots


Eskadron front and back boots.





call up the company and talk to them or go online. E-bay is your best bet because the boots are a little pricey. $ but you can order from their website too! they also come in cute colors!!
Reply:I put on my horses just brushing boots, over reach boots and knee boots when i%26#039;m out on the roads as a slip on a tar road will graze the knees pretty bad. But it depends on what you intend to do while out. whether its just a gentle stroll which the abouve boots will be fine or if you plan to let some steam off may be best to put tendon boots on the front but i%26#039;d keep the rest the same.
Reply:I would recommend you hack in brushing boots and I always find WOOFWEAR to be very good boots for everyday use.


for a horse like yours I would say you should either buy medium or large boots depending on how thin his legs are - Id say large should fit ok though!


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Reply:I have these great combat boots from Converse. I%26#039;m actually surprised Converse made combat boots. I couldn%26#039;t find it on the actual Converse site, but you can find it at any military supply shop like Ranger Joe%26#039;s or Brigade Quartermaster.
Reply:Are you talking about people boots or horse boot? For people boots, I would try on a pair of Ariat Terrains, very well made, comfortable and durable. For horse boots, Professionals Choice makes some really nice ones.
Reply:I wear rune boots with +5 stamina when I go hacking. The feds will never catch me with my stamina bonus.
Reply:KNEE BOOTS!





If he%26#039;s not prone to brushing then you don%26#039;t really *need* anything else but knee boots.
Reply:moon boots
Reply:what the first person said
Reply:Either use tendon boots or you can get tendon support boots which are very good - they look like brushing boots but are elasticated and cannot be put on wrongly. I was given a pair by a lady who invented them as I had a pony recovering from a tendon injury. After a few tweaks in sizes etc they went into commercial sale.





You are quite right that bandages are dangerous in the wrong hands - I got good at it because I had to change all four bandages 4 times a day for over a year!





Your boots will be %26quot;Horse size%26quot; - or simply measure his legs and take those measurements to the tack shop.





Enjoy your horse.
Reply:My personal choice is a good pair of tendon boots, this is only because of my cob going out on a hack with a %26quot;friend%26quot; and coming back with both hind tendons pulled, cue one year of nursing and large amounts of money spent! If your thoroughbred is fine then be careful what size boots you buy, I buy woof wear and find them generous sizing, pippa funnel range though is smaller fit, would see if any friends on your yard will lend you a pair to get sizing right or speak to knowlegable person wherever you buy them from. And lastly can i agree that a must when out hacking is to wear knee boots, have had many tumbles on thinner types like the one you own and would highly recomend.
Reply:i would buy a good all purpose set of brushing boots or exercise boots so you can just put the same set on each time. i like woof wear club boots but they are very basic boots and for more support or for a proper brushing pad look for brushing boots instead. there are so many brands that ive used and i havent really any problems with any of them - just a case of checking out your local saddlery or a catalogue and picking what you like. when it comes to size most boots come in %26quot;hind%26quot; and %26quot;fore%26quot; as the fore are slightly smaller but it depends on your horses legs - my 15.3 hh 3/4 tb has such skinny little legs i got him pony hinds for the front and cob fronts for the backs!!!!



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