Do I need overreach boots?

[charliie]

Hi, I'm an eventer going pre-training/training level and moving up. I've never used overreach boots before, should I be?

 

[rachk89]

Guess it depends on if the horse tracks up well, but I probably would as it will more likely stretch when cantering/galloping in the cross country stage. Best to be safe and keep shoes on/prevent cuts.

 

[JustKickOn]

I always use over reach boots for travelling, XC and fast work. It depends on if your horse needs them though..

 

[wench]

What height is pre training level?

 

[charliie]

What height is pre training level?

3'0. slightly harder than american novice

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

We always use over reach boots, they will help prevent an over reach injury. Preventing an injury is a lot better than trying to cure one.

 

[Shay]

I would. If a horse scrambles over a fence or stumbles or just needs to get out of a sticky situation it might over reach even if it would not normally. In eventing it is important that the horse sorts itself out and you don't want it to remember pain from a scramble - just your praise for getting you out of it. I'm not a fan of boots in most circumstances - over reach or otherwise. They are so often over used and misused. But I always boot for XC.