Am I getting too wild?

[Draftmare]

@Aeris

I would think you would have an easier time finding the brown boots, so I would say go with those. I splurged 2 years ago and bought myself custom, blingy Deniro boots and they have aged poorly (really only use for shows and a few rides before and I’ve already had to replace the snap and fix two holes in the stitching). They were my first real luxury splurge and it’s really made me sad to see them not hold up like I thought they would. Now, if you find later that your look is totally incomplete without the blue or other custom boots of your dreams, go ahead and splurge, but I think it’s nice to get started with boots that won’t break your heart (and your bank account) right off the bat.

Well that’s depressing to hear about De Niros.

I’ve exhausted every brand I can find here in the US. I need a size 11 and a wide calf, and that combo isn’t offered in any brand that also offers a brown boot.

[mmeqcenter]

I just googled “size 11 brown field boot” and immediately found these:

https://www.statelinetack.com/item/tuffrider-ladies-keswick-field-boot/E015389%2011%20REG/?srccode=GPSLT&gclid=CjwKCAiA7JfSBRBrEiwA1DWSG_x9RWxcupenWUxCgrvlWDzvXscsxArOWKzYFD32ec2rWBwJfBQdcBoCXtIQAvD_BwE&kwid=productads-adid^160636394091-device^c-plaid^275793662579-sku^473267-adType^PLA

$20 Cheaper:
https://jet.com/product/TuffRider-Keswick-Field-Ladies-Boot/7984aff6e8fb4a2a8cadf0bd7ce33bee

[mmeqcenter]

https://www.statelinetack.com/item/mountain-horse-sovereign-field-boot/E021788%208W%20BRN/?srccode=GPSLT&gclid=CjwKCAiA7JfSBRBrEiwA1DWSG67bW8lRvzYqQ6bOZ84YVUAIO9h_imFGy3h4U8Xfo4_liH54TUlTlBoCz28QAvD_BwE&kwid=productads-adid^160636394091-device^c-plaid^109335964188-sku^529736-adType^PLA

[mmeqcenter]

Pricier

https://www.statelinetack.com/item/mountain-horse-sovereign-field-boot/E021788%208W%20BRN/?srccode=GPSLT&gclid=CjwKCAiA7JfSBRBrEiwA1DWSG67bW 8lRvzYqQ6bOZ84YVUAIO9h_imFGy3h4U8Xfo4_liH54TUlTlBo Cz28QAvD_BwE&kwid=productads-adid^160636394091-device^c-plaid^109335964188-sku^529736-adType^PLA

$40 cheaper than Stateline link above:
https://www.paradisefarmandtack.com/products/mountain-horse-sovereign-field-boot?gclid=CjwKCAiA7JfSBRBrEiwA1DWSG6YB5LUQ2t0nxekh_EaKirWw7t5Qqy3nU4wQ6EzmLcPMw381DoGzYBoCD10QAvD_BwE&variant=39924288771

[2tempe]

OP - if the Mountain Horse fit you, I will say that they hold up quite well - I use them for every day riding, am lousy at caring for them and have gotten 4+years out of two previous pairs. Even now my one pair is not technically dead…
Close to zero break in.

[RedHorses]

@alibi_18

Things haven’t changed, so you surely never read that in the rule book. It’s just an « urban legend »…
Field boots are allowed in FEI classes, at any shows up to the Olympics.

Given that it was umm… around 15 years ago, that Olympic rule is probably what I am remembering incorrectly. :lol:

[RedHorses]

Didn’t Edward Gal show in a wine/red coat at one point? I think his boots were black.

I covet a deep aqua blue coat, but will stick with my grey hunt coat until…

[Dutchmare433]

@RedHorses

Didn’t Edward Gal show in a wine/red coat at one point? I think his boots were black.

I covet a deep aqua blue coat, but will stick with my grey hunt coat until…

You can always wear black boots, no matter what color coat. The rule, I believe, says that if you are wearing different color boots they need to match your jacket. So wine colored jacket and boots are fine, or wine colored jacket and black boots, but not wine colored boots and say, a blue coat.

[Draftmare]

@mmeqcenter I have never found any super endorsing reviews on the Tuff Rider boots. The only reviews I found was basically only to buy if you absolutely have to have brown tall boots with no other options available, and that the leather smells really bad. For $200, I would rather just spend a bit more on the De Niros.

On the MH, the one site that shows them in an 11 Wide says they aren’t available as soon as you select that option. I have been pestering MH any time I see an ad for those boots on Facebook asking them to please start making them in a wide calf size 11. They offer a wide calf through size 10, not sure why they don’t on the size 11. :no:

But thanks for taking the time to look!

[soloudinhere]

@Draftmare

Hmm…that’s a good question. With all the colors allowed now though that seems like it wouldn’t be possible. What if somebody had a wine colored coat? Or a gray coat? I can’t imagine they would be able to match their boots.

I have burgundy boots. And gray boots with navy tops. And cognac boots also with navy tops. Anything is possible in the realm of custom.

ETA: my customs are not DeNiro. But I have had, at various times, four pairs of Deniros and all have been well made and held up fine. They DO have different boots at different price points with different leathers that affect the quality and durability overall.

[soloudinhere]

@Dutchmare433

You can always wear black boots, no matter what color coat. The rule, I believe, says that if you are wearing different color boots they need to match your jacket. So wine colored jacket and boots are fine, or wine colored jacket and black boots, but not wine colored boots and say, a blue coat.

In a freestyle you can wear any color coat and boot, it does not have to match.

In any other test the boot must be black or match the coat.

[scruffy_the_cat]

http://www.dressageextensions.com/petrie-olympic-spec+-order/p/60545SP/

Comes in 11 wide. Nice quality.

[Draftmare]

http://www.ridingwarehouse.com/Ariat_Womens_V_Sport_Tall_Zip_Boots_-_Blue_Spanish_Top/descpage-AVS.html

Just came across these…black base but a hint of navy! But is the style too unconventional? They kind of almost look like running shoes on the bottom.

[KayGee]

There was a post about those Ariats a few months ago, and they were deemed appropriate complete with testimonials from those actively showing in them. Order away!!

[Dressagelvr]

If you can’t braid, pay someone to braid for you. A recognized show deserves proper turnout.

[Goforward]

1. I love navy blue boots. I’d splurge and go blue.
2. I have very wide feet and big calves. I normally wear a 10 1/2 extra wide calf boot. BUT my current work (and sometimes show) boots are brown, Mountain Horse Sovereign field boots. SO amazingly comfortable and I actually wear a 10 regular in that boot (never in my life have I worn a regular calf). They might be worth a shot.

[alibi_18]

@Dressagelvr

If you can’t braid, pay someone to braid for you. A recognized show deserves proper turnout.

Are you the Stacy London of recognized shows?

Funny how it is easy to say to someone else « pay for it »… Not everyone has that extra money… Wanna make a donation?

As per the rules, the horse doesn’t need to have its mane nor forelock braided.

Proper turnout doesn’t have to include braiding.

What the judges want to see first is good riding.

Happy, healthy, clean and shiny horse come close after.

BTW, if you had read the thread, you’d know the OP roaches her mare’s mane; which is considered to be quite a proper turnout.
And really, no one could care less if the forelock stays « à la naturelle ».

Happy New Year!!!

[Libby2563]

@soloudinhere

In a freestyle you can wear any color coat and boot, it does not have to match.

In any other test the boot must be black or match the coat.

Several people have said something like this. Where in the rules does it say anything about coat and boots matching!?!?

[GreyDes]

It’s in the USEF attire rules for tests above Fourth level.

2. For all tests above Fourth Level, the dress code is: a dark tailcoat or a dark jacket with protective headgear, as defined in DR120.6 and in compliance with GR801, and white or light colored breeches, stock or tie or integrated stand-up collar, gloves, and black riding boots. Spurs are mandatory for FEI tests (except as noted above under DR120.1). (See DR120.8)

3. At all test levels, riders may wear jackets in other colors within the international HSV color scale, as described in FEI Dressage Regulations, Art. 427.1. Contrast coloring and piping is allowed. Protective headgear, stocks, ties, gloves and riding boots may be the same color as the coat. For Grand Prix Freestyle only: any single color tailcoat will be allowed; striped or multicolored coats are not permitted, and tasteful and discreet accents, such as a collar of a different hue or modest piping or crystal decorations, are acceptable.

[GreyDes]

All of us riding below that can get as wild as we want :). There are no color restrictions or matching requirements.

1. The dress code for all Dressage tests and classes through Fourth Level (see .5 below) is a short riding coat of conservative color, with tie, choker, stock tie or integrated stand-up collar, white or light-colored breeches or jodhpurs, boots or jodhpur boots, and protective headgear as defined in DR120.6 and in compliance with GR801. A cutaway coat (modified tailcoat) with short tails is permitted. Half chaps, gaiters and/or leggings are not allowed. Gloves of conservative color are recommended. Exception: Riders through First Level may wear half-chaps, gaiters or leggings in solid black or brown, without fringe, matching the color of their boots, and made of smooth leather or leather-like material.