Stenners
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What boots do you all use on your horses for XC?
What boots for XC?
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ihatework
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Prolites if they fit the horse (fit most normal sized horses).
The little one is currently in the lightweight NEWs as prolite too big.
If he starts doing proper fancy stuff he may upgrade to a set of styles
The little one is currently in the lightweight NEWs as prolite too big.
If he starts doing proper fancy stuff he may upgrade to a set of styles
teddy_
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Another vote for Prolite. There are a few new pairs on eBay.
I also really like the Eskadron XC boots. More like tendon boots but seem to be well ventilated and do not budge.
They don't have seams that rub like so many XC boots nowadays!
I also really like the Eskadron XC boots. More like tendon boots but seem to be well ventilated and do not budge.
They don't have seams that rub like so many XC boots nowadays!
LEC
Opinions are like bum holes, everyone has one.
I have prolites open fronted, NEW hinds and Ecogold. Like them all and use them for different reasons on different horses. I would love a set of Kentucky if I could have anything and my other ones died but they still keep going strong and some are 15 years old.
Squeak
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Those recommending Prolites - Do you find they make your horses legs hot? I've got some NEW ones that I used to use all the time but was going to avoid going forwards as they also have no ventilation.
eggs
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I used to use the Eskadron xc boots which I liked as they didn’t overheat the legs
ihatework
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Not especially although I don’t go around with a temperature gauge.
Plus I’m a little sceptical as I think vented boots only really make a difference to the surface temperature (rather than the core tendon, which is the significant thing) - rest is just marketing ?
For me, the utmost importance is fit and weight.
LEC
Opinions are like bum holes, everyone has one.
and tendon guards/protection and if they will retain water.
So many I won't use as too stiff, slip, not enough protection or too long/short.
Squeak
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True, it can be very easy to get caught by marketing and my old boy wore the non vented NEW boots for over 10 seasons and never had any tendon or ligament injuries.
Stenners
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I have always used NEW boots before but this was a fair few years ago so intruiged to see what the best ones are now.
HeyMich
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I got some Majyk Equipe Elite XC boots for the super-pony and they seem really good. They're light, they don't slip, they're nice and soft and have an ability to go hard on impact. Strange newfangled technology, but seems to work!
Stenners
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Ooh i looked at these years ago!
What's their sizing like? I have a 14.1 connie type
HeyMich
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I ended up buying small fronts and backs for our 14.1 welshy but he is a very slim, sporty type. The small is plenty long enough, so I guess that's a good size gauge.
Stenners
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I did just read on their website that these boots shouldn't be used for horses under 14.3 so i panicked!!
HeyMich
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Oh, haha! I didn't see that. Woops!
Stenners
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Has anyone use the equilibrium tri zone all sports boots?
ihatework
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Really useful allround boot for backing/hacking/schooling, plus I travel in them. I wouldn’t use for proper Eventing though.