Leather Boots for the Horse

[wookiee]

I need the greatness of COTH shopping gurus!

I am trying to find leather eventing boots (full coverage), preferably with buckles, for hunting. I want the full coverage over the canon bone because in a previous season, my mare hit her hind canon bone on a rock and chipped her bone. I know we traditionally do not hunt in leg wraps, and I did not do so with my draft, but my TB is another matter… In my hunt, leg boots are acceptable, as long as they are leather and buckled (no velcro).

I am currently riding in premier eventing boots, but they are not appropriate attire. I am a staff member and we try very hard to have proper turn out for respect for our members and our landowners. I could possibly black out all the color on the premier boots, but would prefer to get leather.

I like the Sabre leather boots, but can’t find them this side of the pond (I am in the US). I tried to order them from a Canadian retailer, but they were out of stock and hadn’t updated their web site. I also ordered the leather brushing boots from VTO, but they are not long enough to cover the bone, they look more like splint boots.

I need them for a 16hh refined TB, both front and hinds.

Any leads? Please, COTH, work your magic!!

[ISR]

Sabre will ship to the US! All of my bridles (including hunt bridle!) and boots are by Sabre, and they are very helpful when ordering (and accept paypal).

http://www.shop.sabreleather.co.uk/

and they quote you in dollars (just change the currency).

[Willesdon]

I very much appreciate the element of correct turnout and respect for the hunt and the land owner BUT leather boots are a pain to look after and they don’t necessarily provide better protection for the horse. There is a reason why most riders have moved to synthetic materials!