Gah! Horse ripped hind xc boots... suggestions?

[FrittSkritt]

Not surprisingly, they were the Nunn Finer Woof-knockoffs. Quality, my arse. :no:

Horse travels close behind, so it’s partially his fault. I’ve only used these boots at shows maybe 10 or so times in total. Recently the neoprene was starting to wear down right at the lower rear edge of his fetlock, so I sewed it back as best I could and patched a hole that had formed. Sadly, the neoprene ripped and separated entirely from the vinyl plate after our last XC run. :mad:

I need to find something with significant protection along the lower fetlock area so he doesn’t do this again, so any lightweight Woof-style brushing boots are out. The hind Premier Equines are too tall for my liking, and I’ve heard the Woof Pros also tend to rip.

He’s not super sensitive so a neoprene lining is fine. I was looking at these guys, but they don’t seem to be high enough. Horse is going Training/Prelim, FWIW.

Any advice?

[Reagan]

I have the boots you linked to and they do come up high on the leg. I like them, especially for the price. They are a bit stiff so if he is sensitive to rubs I would use them sparingly and for short periods of time.

[Jealoushe]

What about the leather Boogaloos?

[asterix]

The hind premiers are tall - but you could size down. My perch cross, who has reasonably sturdy legs (wears a large Davis bell boot) but not super tall (he’s 16.2), wears a medium in those boots up front and a small behind.

[GotSpots]

I’ve had a set of the Nunn Finer American Style boots which are still going strong after something like ten years (more than 75 events, on various horses, including a long-format CCI*). I keep swearing I’m going to replace them once they die but so far they’ve been nigh indestructible. They’re going to be over-kill for every day, and I suspect they do get warmer than some of the vented boots like the N.E.W. but I just can’t beat the durability.

For every day use, the Nunn Finer Woof knock offs haven’t held up well for me either - they always tended to have the straps rip off. My guys go in standard Woof boots. The old school Weatherbeetas seem to be pretty tough and are cheap (and they have a leather insert on the inside that can help with brushing) - though I don’t think they fit every horse comfortably.

[bornfreenowexpensive]

Many boots will rip…that is acutally not a bad thing. I’ve had Premiers rip…and I was glad because the strike plate had bent at the same time and was sharp (the straps also ripped off. Horse did it going up a Prelim bank. The boots did their job that day. I’ve had the straps rip of woof boots a few times.

If you horse is hard on boots behind…expect that he may rip through a few pairs. That said…after seeing what my horse did to the strike pad on the Premires…I went out and bought Kentucky boots. I’m hoping that their strike pad will not bend or shatter like the Premires (same kind of strike pad is in a lot of the boots out there).

If durability is really important to you, I’d suggest looking at some good old fashion leather boots. I have seen pairs last for decades. I have a pair of CWD ones that are quite nice.

[FrittSkritt]

Thanks guys! He seems to demolish boots that don’t have any additional reinforcement on the edging (have a pair of old neoprene Toklat-style ones that look like they were a puppy’s chew toy). My spare/old neoprene Boogaloos have held up reasonably well but the velcro is wearing out, so I’ll look into everyone’s suggestions.

Also curious if anyone’s had any experience with the Majyk Equipe XC boots – I have the open front hard shell ones for SJ and they’re quite nice!

[scubed]

I have the Majyk Equipe front xc boots as well as their sj boots and have been thus far pleased with the fit and the quality on my smaller TB. I had cordura boogaloos for years and loved them and you can still get Style xc boots from England which I think can’t be beat for durability (not as cool as vented boots). http://www.crosscountryboots.co.uk/www.crosscountryboots.co.uk/info.php?p=2&pno=0

[Divine_Comedy]

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I have the Majyk Equipe front xc boots as well as their sj boots and have been thus far pleased with the fit and the quality on my smaller TB. I had cordura boogaloos for years and loved them and you can still get Style xc boots from England which I think can’t be beat for durability (not as cool as vented boots). http://www.crosscountryboots.co.uk/www.crosscountryboots.co.uk/info.php?p=2&pno=0[/QUOTE]

Scubed, do you have the hind Majyk Equipe XC boots? I’m looking for a new set of XC boots after getting first hand accounts of the Dalmar strike plates shattering, but I have such a hard time finding hinds that fit right. If you have a set I could try on Dante for fit, I’d love to test them out.

[SecondInCommand]

If you choose Majyk Equipe boots, may I recommend purchasing them retail, rather than directly from the company, such as at an event where they have a booth in the trade fair.

I think they’re a little overwhelmed with the rapid growth they’ve gone through as a new company, and my incorrect order from over a year ago has still not been remedied, in spite of numerous emails (some of which have even been replied to :D).

Just my $0.02. They’re decent boots, just buy them from somewhere local.

[Divine_Comedy]

[QUOTE=SecondInCommand;7708188]
If you choose Majyk Equipe boots, may I recommend purchasing them retail, rather than directly from the company, such as at an event where they have a booth in the trade fair.

I think they’re a little overwhelmed with the rapid growth they’ve gone through as a new company, and my incorrect order from over a year ago has still not been remedied, in spite of numerous emails (some of which have even been replied to :D).

Just my $0.02. They’re decent boots, just buy them from somewhere local.[/QUOTE]

Will do, thanks for the tip!

[scubed]

Top Rail Tack carries them and are local to us (also at most of the events). I don’t have a pair of hinds, but can definitely borrow a pair from someone at Boyd’s for you to try on

[baxtersmom]

I have the Woof Wear Ultra boots, and no complaints after years. Did have to have a couple of straps stitched down by the cobbler, but nothing major.

[Bogie]

I hunt in the Majyk Equipe front boots and have been very pleased with them. Haven’t tried the rear boots, but I like that my horse’s legs stay pretty cool with them on and they don’t hold mud/water.

[FrittSkritt]

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Will do, thanks for the tip![/QUOTE]

Try Riding Warehouse. I used them for my open fronts and they were cheaper than buying directly plus they had free shipping.

[CindyCRNA]

I use these: http://www.doversaddlery.com/thinline®-front-sport-boots/p/X1-04178A/

[fanfayre]

Just bought the Majyk Equipe hinds and like them a LOT! So light, and the binding is very soft, so there were no rubs at all during the 1 and 2 hour rides I used them on a very hot (for us) day. Very easy to wash too.

[beowulf]

A boarder at my barn has the Thinlines, I don’t really like them. They seem… flimsy and stiff at the same time.

I second the Majique/Majyk/Magyke/ WHATEVER the dumb spelling is… the phonetic Magic boots. We have a few boarders who go in them and they hold up well.

Have you tried the Eskadrons? I’ve never had a pair shatter or seen a broken boot by them. One of the newer boarders has these: http://www.doversaddlery.com/eskadron®-memo-hind-boots/p/X1-04195/

I like them, the quality is there and they are strong. They are a little ungainly but you get used to them.

I’m saving for these, personally:
http://www.doversaddlery.com/eskadron-flexisoft-air-easy-hind-boots/p/X1-04246/#ProductTabs

[yellowbritches]

I wouldn’t go with those molded things, Fritt. Those were my first “galloping” boots, way back in the day with Neigh, and they gave NEIGH, indestructible Neigh, boot rubs.

I’ve always liked my NEW boots. You could borrow my hind ones, if you want, to see what you think. They are pretty old, though (originally bought for Ruby when he was going prelim…so 10 or so years old). They are nicer now. We may actually have some used but excellent quality ones at the shop, too.

[EventingJ]

I have the majyk equip boyd martin xc boots and i really like them a lot… they mold much better than the PE’s i had - no rubs!

I also use the open fronts for everyday, and also really like them. The open fronts are definitely holding up well, the XC boots are too, but I really only use them minimally for shows, schoolings, and clinics

you can see the set in action here