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Post by highlandladdie on Jul 5, 2008 21:40:49 GMT
hi all well thats me and my girl getting into xc we had our first taster at our lesson and she did really well my question is this do i need to get fancy booty things for millie i already have a body protector for me but does she need brushing boots thingys help oh and sorry not been on for a while really busy at work  |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Jul 5, 2008 21:42:58 GMT
i would get boots for her just to protect her legs if she does knock something i would get some all round boots just to amke sure she is ok
good luck ;D
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Post by fleabitten on Jul 6, 2008 17:57:51 GMT
Im not sure,, i suppose there is alot of people who dont wear them. Have found some pics of the different types of boots you can wear and description etc. Over reach bootsThey are used on the front feet to prevent the horse over-reaching. These boots can be used for all sports and are commonly used when jumping. You can get pull on ones or ones with velcro straps but personally would stay away from the pull on ones (would imagine they would be a nightmare). www.saddleupinternational.co.uk/images/8023l.jpgTendon bootsThese boots protect a horse's tendons by preventing him striking the back of his front leg with a hind foot. They are often open fronted - in this case the velcro would fasten around the front of the leg. Velcro fastens to the outside of the leg, usually in all kins of boots (please correct me if im wrong!). They are fitted to front legs only. www.saddleupinternational.co.uk/images/8015l.jpgBrushing bootsBrushing boots can be fitted to both front and back legs. and their main purpose is to prevent a horse injuring himself when the inside of his leg is hit by the opposite foot. Brushing boots are usually used for all round protection against knocks and are generally fastened by velcro straps. Remember that fasteners should always do up from front to back. www.saddleupinternational.co.uk/images/8029l.jpgFetlock bootsThese boots are worn on the hind legs to protect the fetlocks from brushing. store.securehosting.com/stores/sh205878/shophome.php?itemprcd=B5 please get someone experienced to show you how to fit them as they can cause more harm than good if not correctly fitted - if poorly fitted then you might as well be without boots. Have fun XC! |
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Post by highlandladdie on Jul 10, 2008 18:57:42 GMT
hi all ok i got some tendon boots so sorted there many thanks
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Post by aimee on Jul 10, 2008 22:30:27 GMT
It depends on the type of horse, some tough, feathery types might not need anything, but a simple pair of tendons/brushes along with over reaches are I think necessities  |
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Post by finefilly on Jul 19, 2008 10:53:14 GMT
i used to use brushing boots on Dazzle for jumping and xc
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