Cross country boots - NEW fleece?

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I need help.

Looking for cross country boots for regular XC schools and hacking. Would like tendon protection and the ability to go in water. Basically want something sturdy, puncture proof but not so rigid/uncomfortable that it will overheat or bruise tendons.

For regular flat schools and stadium jumping we use Toklat Valena boots with the real sheepskin inside. Love them. Good protection all around, soft with no rubs, keeps all the sand/dirt/grit off the horses' skin. Frankly, I wish they would make those with cannon/tendon guards and we would be done the search for perfect XC boots!!

The closest I have been able to find to this (I think) are the NEW fleece cross country boots.

http://www.amirashop.co.uk/acatalog/Protective_wear_f_horses.html

Does anyone have these? What is the fleece made out of? I can't find any to look at (in Canada) and I'm hoping you guys have seen them and can tell me a bit more about them. Any other suggestions? Anyone know what Lucinda Green and the like would use for cross country schooling/competition?

Thanks in advance.
 
I tried some NEW fleece lined boots & they slipped & rotated really badly. The old ones with the green tags on are the best :-)
 
i've got the other NEW boots, the lightweights and the aircooled, both of which are very good.
i don't think i would ever again use sheepskin-lined boots for xc because it will absorb water and get heavier immediately. Dr David Marlin did a detailed lecture on boots, and talked about the effects of the weight of a waterlogged boot added to the limbs. it was surprising what a difference it made, especially to a tiring horse...
afaik LG is not a fan of some (very popular) xc boots, i have heard that there is a theory that the ends of the tendon guards may rub the backs of the legs eventually leading to tendonitis...
the NEW aircooled and lightweights are just that, very lightweight. The is no padding as such (well, enough to stop the guards touching/rubbing the leg, i've used mine for years with no problems), but also nothing to absorb concussion (something else Dr Marlin talked about at length).
i keep going on about them on here because i really do think they're the best xc boots i've found so far (and i'm a bit of a fanatic, it's SO important!) but i think the Ecogold xc boots are fantastic, i can't fault them. shortish guards (less likely to rub?), good padding, very lightweight, no neoprene, no water absorption, easy to fit, perfectly shaped, soft, mould to leg well etc.
i've heard very good things of Nunn Finer too but they don't seem interested in selling to the U.K. unfortunately. i'd really like a pair to examine and try, for comparison.
for now though, i honestly believe that Ecogolds are the best i've ever found. (btw i'm not on commission, i wish i was!)
 
When I used the fleece I found they did get badly waterlogged and also a pain to put on..as you had to put on, leave then readjust to make sure they fitted. Always ended up taping mine. I now use them for hacking in winter when the fleece keeping sand out is helpful
 
I used to wear them but Tam got a tendon injury so we don't use them anymore to prevent heat. We have Trizone air cooled instead. I didn't find that they slipped, and we use them now for when we take Tam swimming, and they never slip (the Trizones do when we're swimming her.)

All in all I think they do heat up their tendons.
 
kerilli said:
i've got the other NEW boots, the lightweights and the aircooled, both of which are very good.
i don't think i would ever again use sheepskin-lined boots for xc because it will absorb water and get heavier immediately. Dr David Marlin did a detailed lecture on boots, and talked about the effects of the weight of a waterlogged boot added to the limbs. it was surprising what a difference it made, especially to a tiring horse...
afaik LG is not a fan of some (very popular) xc boots, i have heard that there is a theory that the ends of the tendon guards may rub the backs of the legs eventually leading to tendonitis...
the NEW aircooled and lightweights are just that, very lightweight. The is no padding as such (well, enough to stop the guards touching/rubbing the leg, i've used mine for years with no problems), but also nothing to absorb concussion (something else Dr Marlin talked about at length).
i keep going on about them on here because i really do think they're the best xc boots i've found so far (and i'm a bit of a fanatic, it's SO important!) but i think the Ecogold xc boots are fantastic, i can't fault them. shortish guards (less likely to rub?), good padding, very lightweight, no neoprene, no water absorption, easy to fit, perfectly shaped, soft, mould to leg well etc.
i've heard very good things of Nunn Finer too but they don't seem interested in selling to the U.K. unfortunately. i'd really like a pair to examine and try, for comparison.
for now though, i honestly believe that Ecogolds are the best i've ever found. (btw i'm not on commission, i wish i was!)
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Do they have a fixed tendon guard bit then K? I was looking at them on the website but none of the pictures were very detailed. I was going to look at them at Badminton along with several other things :rolleyes: If anyone knows any more detailed pics I would appreciate seeing them.

OP I have the boots you are talking about but was not keen on them as worried about overheating and they do get waterlogged and I have trouble with back boots staying boot on my horse anyway. I have only used about twice so I would not recommend!
 
I've used these Prolites front and back for about 5 or so years and they are great, don't absorb water and have only slipped slightly on a couple of ocassions. http://www.prolitepads.com/products/boots/tendon.htm
Just treated myself :rolleyes: to the NEW Airoflow boots all round and used them for the first time on Saturday and although dubious at first I have to admit to being pretty impressed with
them. Stayed in place and legs nice and cool too..
http://www.newequinewear.co.uk/products/horse-boots-and-accessories/cross-country-boots-for-horses
 
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