Whats best for dressage - Boots or bandages?

[pocket]

Whats do people prefer for working in, boots or bandages? If you are boot people, what do you suggest as the best buy?

We are now working harder and at present, I use brushing boots all round and don't feel that they offer enough support, your suggestions will be greatly received

 

[ihatework]

On the whole, neither !!!
I tend to go to comps on my own and therefore warm up without boots/bandages to save having to get off

 

[Hattikins]

im with you on that one - although im not on my own i just rarely warm up in boots for dressage. (i wouldnt use bandages-im too slow at doing them!!!!!!!)

 

[CastleMouse]

I prefer bandages to boots, but boots are easier to put on

 

[miller]

Eitehr - depends what I grab first.

tbh - any small amount of material wrapped around a horses leg is not going to 'support' merely prevent knocks

 

[RunToEarth]

Love bandages, but I am never left with enough time.

 

[piaffe]

Always school in bandages, always have.

 

[Pidge]

Have you tried the Equilibrium stretch and flex boots? Bit pricy but worth it IMO.

 

[kerrylou123]

depends is im feeling lazy or not. I tend to not bother with anything on the one horse, unless jumping or hacking, but i usually bandage my other horse, or if im pushed for time, ill boot her up all round

 

[holly_and_ria]

I see most dressage horses in bandages, But like DD says boots ARE easier to put on!! xx

 

[Evadiva1514]

I tend not to use either at competitions unless its at an important event, as it is a bit of faff to remember to take them off just before a test. However when i am at home i mainly use bandages. Ive bought a pair of equilibrium stretch and flex boots recently and would highly recommend them as they fit like a bandage but offer the protection of a boot...

 

[chestnut cob]

Same here! I never school in bandages or boots, only jump in boots if it's XC.

 

[pocket]

Cheers all I was tempted to buy the equilibrium stretch and flex boots, but wanted an opinion on them before I bought them, I've got their brushing boots, but they tend to make him sweat and I would imagine they could rub and become uncomfortable. Will look into the s&f boots..... ta

 

[0]

i hate the s&f boots!!!
i always school in bandages allround - if really really pushed for time i bandage hinds and put boots on front but would never school without bandages behind. For hacking (which is a rare thing for me!!) i usually bandage aswell!!!

 

[pocket]

What do you hate about them? I must admit, I used to bandage my pony, especially for xc and hunting, but have become a bit lazy.

 

[Helena88]

what about sports boots?

 

[not_with_it]

When competing I use boots as they are much easier for my non-horsey mum to take off but I think bandages look smarter.

 

[tuscanyD]

I have a pair of the s&f boots but don't find they make any more difference than a brushing boot.

What my mare really does like [she has an injury and physio problems] are sports medicine boots. They really give her confidence - possibly because the support isn't any firmer but does go all the way over the fetlock and pastern - I don't know I just know they make her happy.

I'm far too lazy for bandages plus work full time so boots much more convenient and easy.