Mountain Horse Sportive High Riders

[Murphs_Mum]

As it's my Birthday on Fri

Other half has agreed to buy me some new boots! I have vague plans to do a bit with Murphy over the winter - very low level stuff, odd show, maybe a bit of dragging, etc etc but really not very competitive! Don't want to spend a fortune as obviously won't be used much so what does everyone recommend? I like the Sportive High Rider but don't know anyone who's got them. I also have wide calves (but not huge!!). Any ideas gratefully appreciated!

 

[susan_w]

Have a look on www.crimson-flame.com - they've got these boots on there, and you'll be able to get some idea of sizing etc. My friend swears by them, but my daughter found they were a bit chunky for her feet, and didn't get on with them. Personal preference I suppose.

 

[Heidi1]

I have a pair and love them, use then for Showing, Jumping and Hunting. You should be able to get them in different widths...... And very well priced.......

 

[H's mum]

Sportive high riders are lovely - very comfy and fab to ride in - I've got wide legs too and they fit fine (they do a wide version)

Lucky you!

Kate x

 

[Aleka81]

Sorry to say this but I hate mine. They just feel uncomfortable. I have gone back to traditional long leather boots. Having said that a girl at my yard loves them. She says that she wouldn't be without them. I guess you just need to try some and see what you think.

 

[Noodlejaffa]

I have a pair for competitions and love them. Easy to put on, especially when you're running around between phases.

Go for it!

 

[Albertina]

I have a pair too, I love mine had them for 3 years now and they still scrub up well

 

[Murphs_Mum]

Showing my ignorance here but If I wanted to do some working cob classes with him next year would they be acceptable to wear?

 

[Murphs_Mum]

Thanks for your comments - I have the rimfrost riders and they are a bit chunky and not the most comfortable (but oh so warm!) but thought these looked lighter.

 

[Nic]

Some affiliated societies have banned them (I think the BSJA)

 

[Murphs_Mum]

That's interesting. I wonder why, they don't look bad and they let you compete in half chaps these days?

 

[the watcher]

The rim frost riders come up wider than the normal High Riders, even in a wide fitting so you do need to try them on first to be sure that they will fit. I have footballer's calves and they are too narrow for me, even in wide.
I think they would be smart enough for classes at lower levels.

 

[katelarge]

Mine are great and have lasted well, but they are not comfortable to walk in around in for long! They rub the backs of my heels! So I wear Ariats for everyday (they are SOOOO comfy) and keep the Sportives for looking smart, and shows (unaff).

 

[Lopod]

I have these and love them. I wear the MH high riders for everyday (they have lasted years and even had new zips put in eventually) . I keep the Sportif ones for shows and think they look very smart.

 

[Nic]

I think it has to do with the chunky sole. Doesn't apply to the High calibre though (I have asked for a pair of those for my 21st)

 

[Murphs_Mum]

I've only just found out about the High Calibre ones - They do look a lighter type. Have you ever tried the sole thing that Mountain Horse seems to be devekoping with them? I'm not sure, I like to be able to move my foot easily! I think I might look a bit more closely at them. Thanks Nic01

 

[Nic]

I haven't ridden in them but tried them on at Floors & put my foot in a tread. Very comfortable & safe as it stops your foot slipping forward but it can still come out easily in the event of a fall.