Dever ascot knee boots

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does anyone use Dever Ascot knee boots. Im trying to find a decent pair of knee boots and these don't look too bad. She's a 14.1hh welshie. Would she need pony or cob size? Unfortunately I'll have to buy online as there are no stockists near me.
 
CazD said:
does anyone use Dever Ascot knee boots. Im trying to find a decent pair of knee boots and these don't look too bad. She's a 14.1hh welshie. Would she need pony or cob size? Unfortunately I'll have to buy online as there are no stockists near me.
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No smaller than Cob size, yep, decent product - presume you want them for hacking? Top strap on tight (there is elastic insert); lower strap loose, try folding mare’s knee up, you want them loose enough not to ‘drag down’ the boot when she’s really striding out and moving, but not so loose the boot could roll up the knee joint in event of a fall. Sometimes on eBay, ‘Gibsons Ascot Dever’, in skeleton or full styles.

Edit: eBay no. 326980767214, good clean and oil the leatherwork (could Stanley knife off the suede surround if you prefer ‘skeleton’ style), sell or donate the rest. Enjoy!
 
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The Gibsons knee boots are excellent value for money and even after getting caked in clay mud and rarely cleaned other than a wipe with a damp cloth and the occasional soaping mine were in constant use for over 5 years. Never slipped or fell down but once the leather stretches you might need to adjust the top strap. My 15hh wore cob size.
 
HappyHollyDays said:
The Gibsons knee boots are excellent value for money and even after getting caked in clay mud and rarely cleaned other than a wipe with a damp cloth and the occasional soaping mine were in constant use for over 5 years. Never slipped or fell down but once the leather stretches you might need to adjust the top strap. My 15hh wore cob size.
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Well, I’d definitely clean them rather more than that, especially the inside top band which fits close around the horse’s leg, but yes, a good product.
 
Im currently using a very old pair of the jeffries ones but the elastic bit has perished and they've fallen down a couple of times. Im not sure if a saddler could repair them or if they'd even be worth repairing. Brand new Gibson ones would probably be cheaper than a repair. The mare has fallen a couple of times so hacking without boots is a definite no-no.
 
CazD said:
Im currently using a very old pair of the jeffries ones but the elastic bit has perished and they've fallen down a couple of times. Im not sure if a saddler could repair them or if they'd even be worth repairing. Brand new Gibson ones would probably be cheaper than a repair. The mare has fallen a couple of times so hacking without boots is a definite no-no.
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Maybe look again at those on eBay, cheap enough for you to trial.
Jeffries ones used to have pimpled rubber inside the top band, which a saddler could replace when worn smooth, and I used to have the elastic re done at the same time. The pimpled rubber was exceptionally grippy, but if any oil from the leather transferred - perished it. Then Jeffries went onto padded suede / pigskin top band, same as Gibsons.
I think the Jeffries boots may actually be heavier: the Gibsons are blocked leather lined with pigskin (skeleton), or with pigskin surround, which is probably lighter than full leather base/ double leather striking pad, so may well be less likely to slip anyway.
Keep them clean(!), you can take a bit of sandpaper to re-rough the pigskin top band if it gets shiny, and top straps tight.
 
Your reply is really helpful and informative. Thank you.
The jeffries ones Im currently using have a padded suede top band.
I'll order a pair of the Gibson ones. They sound like they might do the trick.
Many thanks to everyone for your advice.
 
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