KINDMARE
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I'm looking for a leather gaitor that has a side or top fastening zip please? What do you recommend please?
many thanks
many thanks
Recommend a side zip leather gaitor please?
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Tiddlypom
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I’ve got these. They zip up from the bottom to the top, then you clip the top stud to finish.
Quite a lot of makes zip down from the top, which wouldn’t suit my dodgy back at all. The very helpful assistant at Hope Valley Saddlery helped me try on quite a few different styles before I settled on these.
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ETA I use the Tredstep half chaps with my Ariat short boots. I didn’t get on with Ariat half chaps.
Also the stretchy leather on the Tredsteps means that the fit on your calf needs to be very tight when new, then the leather soon gives to your shape.
Quite a lot of makes zip down from the top, which wouldn’t suit my dodgy back at all. The very helpful assistant at Hope Valley Saddlery helped me try on quite a few different styles before I settled on these.
JRT nose in corner of pic
.ETA I use the Tredstep half chaps with my Ariat short boots. I didn’t get on with Ariat half chaps.
Also the stretchy leather on the Tredsteps means that the fit on your calf needs to be very tight when new, then the leather soon gives to your shape.
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mustardsmum
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Have the Treadsteps above, and they are actually very good - they have never come undone and look quite smart when on.
KINDMARE
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Thankyou - will take a look online x
Goldenstar
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I like the look of the above .
Red-1
I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
The above ones are the ones I have. I changed at one point as someone told me they were technically a half-chap as opposed to a gaiter (I think because the zip is at the side?) and shouldn't be used for dressage. I changed to Ariat, but they were not half as nice.
I have gone back to these, the leather is quite compliant round your contours. The last lot lasted for ages too, and yes, I prefer the zip this way round! I really don't think anyone would object for dressage as they are quite smart. If they did, they would be a real jobsworth!
I have gone back to these, the leather is quite compliant round your contours. The last lot lasted for ages too, and yes, I prefer the zip this way round! I really don't think anyone would object for dressage as they are quite smart. If they did, they would be a real jobsworth!