Jumping without boots?

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Does anyone jump without using boots?

I'm struggling to find decent protective boots, that won't over-heat legs and offer good tendon strike protection that don't rub :rolleyes:... Struggled to find any tendon boots that aren't too long that they put pressure on her ergots which causes a rub underneath. Her Majyk boots also seem to do the same thing :(. She can wear them for short periods but longer periods seem to cause irritation.

Last weeks arena eventing, followed by a trip up the gallops led to a rub, which went mud-rashy... Previously the Majyk boots seemed ok, so I'm wondering if this was a one off and just unlucky?

Is there a manufacturer who does a bespoke boot to specific specifications? As it is the length of the boot not the width that seems to be the issue. I'm thinking of taking a tape measure with me to tack shops lol.

So bare legged or continue the search?

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There is that, what does she wear for non jumping work? It sounds at the moment like the boots are doing more damage than good.
 
Roxylola said:
There is that, what does she wear for non jumping work? It sounds at the moment like the boots are doing more damage than good.
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Haha very good point, she's naked for flat and hacking... Think I'm over thinking it and she's not going to suddenly kick herself when jumping any more than she might out galloping around the countryside...
 
I don't for showjumping but do for xc in case of an accident.

Just a thought if the boots are coming up too long, is it worth trying one of the wide fit ones - I think woofwear do one. If you went down a size because they are wider, they would also be shorter.
 
A rigid boot may well rub around the ergot or just at the back of the pastern if it is every so slightly too long.

I think your idea of taking a tape measure is a good one, maybe there is a max length for your horse. Also look at the material the boot is made of.

I have definitely jumped without boots, but I normally prefer to wear them.

FIona
 
criso said:
I don't for showjumping but do for xc in case of an accident.

Just a thought if the boots are coming up too long, is it worth trying one of the wide fit ones - I think woofwear do one. If you went down a size because they are wider, they would also be shorter.
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She doesn't have too much bone so not sure if wider would work, even going down a size, need to measure I think!

bonny said:
Hunting or racing very few horses wear boots and a lot of people feel they can do more harm than good.
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Yeah I never booted for hunting due to not wanting mud getting underneath...

Fiona said:
A rigid boot may well rub around the ergot or just at the back of the pastern if it is every so slightly too long.

I think your idea of taking a tape measure is a good one, maybe there is a max length for your horse. Also look at the material the boot is made of.

I have definitely jumped without boots, but I normally prefer to wear them.

FIona
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Fiona said:
What about something like this??

https://www.equilibriumproducts.com/product/tri-zone-impact-sports-boots-front/

Fiona
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It's definitely the rigidity of boots that are causing the ergot rubs, she is pretty darn short through the cannon bone. I thought the Majyk boots would solve the issue as they are protective without being as rigid as a solid tendon boot, similar to the tri-zone ones... I think tape measure is the way forward!

Thanks all, some good points to consider!
 
HufflyPuffly said:
She doesn't have too much bone so not sure if wider would work, even going down a size, need to measure I think!
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No but proportional to the length she does. Some friends of mine with horses with very short cannon bones, found the wide options worked for them. Think of if this way, you try a L size, it's perfect around but too long. So you go down a size to M which is a perfect length but now isn't wide enough. So what you want is the width of L with length of M.

Measuring is a good idea.

Stay away from Premier Equine, they come up long and thin so the opposite of what you want, perfect for my tb.
 
criso said:
No but proportional to the length she does. Some friends of mine with horses with very short cannon bones, found the wide options worked for them. Think of if this way, you try a L size, it's perfect around but too long. So you go down a size to M which is a perfect length but now isn't wide enough. So what you want is the width of L with length of M.

Measuring is a good idea.

Stay away from Premier Equine, they come up long and thin so the opposite of what you want, perfect for my tb.
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Bizarrely my very worn PE event front boots that Topaz wore didn't do a bad job on Skylla! However, I still have the hinds that were bonkers'ly long and slipped round at every opportunity on Topaz, sat in my tack room lol. I think that new ones would rub her rotten though, hence trying to find something else that will do!

Will measure and look at the wide range from WW x
 
Just looked the WW seem to only do a M wide version, not wide for every size (S, L, XL etc), also cannot see any measurements! So tape measure to tack shop looking my best bet still.
 
HufflyPuffly said:
Bizarrely my very worn PE event front boots that Topaz wore didn't do a bad job on Skylla! However, I still have the hinds that were bonkers'ly long and slipped round at every opportunity on Topaz, sat in my tack room lol. I think that new ones would rub her rotten though, hence trying to find something else that will do!

Will measure and look at the wide range from WW x
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PE backs are stupidly long. I have the mediums on mine and they're just about OK but small would probably work too. Small on a 16 2 and he's all legs!

People I know who used the wides, had horses that usually take a large so the mediums worked for them, sounds like you need small length but wider.
 
criso said:
PE backs are stupidly long. I have the mediums on mine and they're just about OK but small would probably work too. Small on a 16 2 and he's all legs!

People I know who used the wides, had horses that usually take a large so the mediums worked for them, sounds like you need small length but wider.
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PE are ridiculous, but they are fab boots if just an odd size!

Definitely thats what I need, small but wide, the search continues...

Keith_Beef said:
I think that you should be able to find a saddler or tack maker who can make them for you.
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Hmm not sure, I guess they could make leather boots for her but these seem out of fashion at the moment, any issues/ advantages of leather?
 
Very few people who hunt use tendon strike protection.

I did until one caught in a hedge one day and nearly decked us both....

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What about trizone boots they are really breathable and they fitted my mare really well never moved or rubbed, I think I still have a set somewhere, I don't use boots on the Arabs and I think they would be too big anyway she was 16.2. I will see if i can find them they are white though!
 
I would only boot if a horse has a specific need for them, eg over reaching on a regular basis.

But then I do not compete at a high level, and as most of our jumping is done out hunting, where we avoid boots due to mud rubs etc.
 
I use the veredus ones. They are fab, and haven't rubbed any of mine. The Evento ones are ace for xc, and the carbon gel ones for sj are great too. I also bought a pair of the schooling ones - TRC vento, which are pounds cheaper then the others I mentioned, again fab boots and a bit more of an all rounder. Never rubbed, and legs always come back cool.

My mare occasionally jumps small sj fences without boots, but for anything that involves solid fences id always boot up.
 
I think the Lemieux ones are nice and soft so probably won't rub. although they twist around on my horse's legs. I only boot for XC.
 
ycbm said:
Very few people who hunt use tendon strike protection.

I did until one caught in a hedge obe day and nearly decked us both....

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Yeah I’ve never booted for hunting either... just doesn’t seem to sit right to SJ or XC naked legged ??.

Pinkvboots said:
What about trizone boots they are really breathable and they fitted my mare really well never moved or rubbed, I think I still have a set somewhere, I don't use boots on the Arabs and I think they would be too big anyway she was 16.2. I will see if i can find them they are white though!
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I think softer boots aren’t too bad, I’ve used dressage soft brushing boots fine, but wanted a little more protection for jumping...

White is a great idea hntil

L&M said:
I would only boot if a horse has a specific need for them, eg over reaching on a regular basis.

But then I do not compete at a high level, and as most of our jumping is done out hunting, where we avoid boots due to mud rubs etc.
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She does overreach sometimes, hence would prefer she wore them when doing the high impact stuff. We’re definitely not at a high level

Asha said:
I use the veredus ones. They are fab, and haven't rubbed any of mine. The Evento ones are ace for xc, and the carbon gel ones for sj are great too. I also bought a pair of the schooling ones - TRC vento, which are pounds cheaper then the others I mentioned, again fab boots and a bit more of an all rounder. Never rubbed, and legs always come back cool.

My mare occasionally jumps small sj fences without boots, but for anything that involves solid fences id always boot up.
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I think it might be the carbon gel tendon boots I’ve used for SJ, but they’re really still a touch long.

DressageCob said:
I think the Lemieux ones are nice and soft so probably won't rub. although they twist around on my horse's legs. I only boot for XC.
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Hmm don’t want twisting but softer edges might help?
 
I use the Trizone ones - light, reasonable price and have found them really good for SJ/XC. I don't boot the ID behind but the TB has fetlock boots behind jumping as he can catch himself.

PE are just weird sizes and Le Mieux didn't last long but fitted the ID well.
 
Nicnac said:
I use the Trizone ones - light, reasonable price and have found them really good for SJ/XC. I don't boot the ID behind but the TB has fetlock boots behind jumping as he can catch himself.

PE are just weird sizes and Le Mieux didn't last long but fitted the ID well.
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Trizone getting a few recommendations, will check them out tape measure in hand!
 
Claredons! You can pick them up cheap on ebay to check they work. They are soft with no rigid parts. They work on my short but wide legged cob. They are slightly too long, but as they are so soft it doesnt cause any issues. They would be fine on something longer legged.
 
Leo Walker said:
Claredons! You can pick them up cheap on ebay to check they work. They are soft with no rigid parts. They work on my short but wide legged cob. They are slightly too long, but as they are so soft it doesnt cause any issues. They would be fine on something longer legged.
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I sold my Claredons when I moved, bought them when they were super fashionable lol! I think I need to have something shorter though, as it's not the boot itself rubbing but pushing down on the ergot causing a rub underneath... Plus I would prefer something more breathable, wish I'd kept them now though I could have at least tried them!
 
The very fancy leg surgeon who did a superb job when my mare stuffed up her leg in the field, said no boots, none, ever. He was quite emphatic about it! I used to only boot/bandage for xc as my lot don’t brush or over-reach or anything, but then you don’t boot for hunting and that is much the same, so...
 
maya2008 said:
The very fancy leg surgeon who did a superb job when my mare stuffed up her leg in the field, said no boots, none, ever. He was quite emphatic about it! I used to only boot/bandage for xc as my lot don’t brush or over-reach or anything, but then you don’t boot for hunting and that is much the same, so...
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I know that loads of top vets say naked is best but they seem so fragile ?.

We evented at the weekend bare legged and she survived mind! Though it was only on surfaces...
 
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