I just started riding lessons and i have an issue...BOOTS!!!
I have never bought any, worn, or even seen riding boots, my instructor told me that i need to wear some sort of a heel so my foot dosent slip through the stirrups...but i dont know what to look for , or what to buy...Dont tell me a store cuz i live in a different area then u guarrrenteed...but just tell me what to look for and what to buy and stuff .
also , i want to spend the least amount of $ possible becuase these are my first lessons, also quality is not a great issue...Just hurry cuz my lessons start monday
So i just started lessons...?
Ariat makes really good boots, all kinds, english, western, hicking, ect... (I know you said no stores, but a lot of %26#039;farming%26#039; stores have them, and Tractor supply, they seem to be everywhere) I ride english and I use an ankel cut boot with halph chaps, my 1/2 chaps coast about...$50-60 than maybe $50-70 for the boots, (but I got leather boots, and I%26#039;m a size 11! so I had to special order them) the 1/2 chaps i have are suade but also come in leather (leather ones are REALLY expensive $100-200 easy)
The way they work is they hook under your boot, zip up your calf and end up below your knee. about the same height as anyother boot. Search them and see what web sites come up, I bet you can find a really great deal, you can order 1/2 chaps online because you can do like ten measurments and they come fitting (thats what I did and I love mine)
I teach a little girl that lives across the street and because they wanted to try riding lessons out and wanted to do it cheep, they bought rain boots! I would do that to get started so that you have more time to buy what you really want and find what realy works for you!
Who ever said you have to wear panty hose and english boots are hard to put on is lieing or something, I have been ridding english since I could walk pratically and you wear what ever kind of sock you want, and they may be a little %26#039;form fitting%26#039; but not %26#039;hard to put on%26#039; I have had all kinda of boots (all english) from leather we found at a garage sale for a couple bucks (what a steal) and they hapened to fit...3 years later lol but i wore those boots for 5 years than i got a pair that was rubber and those worked great too, than i went to what i have now (I dont know what i used when i was little, sorry)
Good luck at your lesson, I hope you like it, and Happy Ridding!
Reply:I ride both English and Western and have a nice pair of paddock boots for lessons. For show (I only show English and therefore only have the tall boots) you are going to be looking at about $200 for the tall boots that you like the look of. That was the cheapest I could find my pair (after taxes they were $204 including a 20% discount). My paddock boots brand new were about $70 (they are Ariat and namebrands add some price). If you have a consignment tack store nearby I%26#039;d try that. We have one in my town and I took some girls from my equitation class at college to get boots and they found some for $20 (used of course). You will want a boot that has little to no treads and a small heel. For lessons it won%26#039;t matter what kind of boot you have, just what you are looking at price wise. if you become desperate enough, go to walmart, find the knee high boots and grab one of those that do not have a stiletto heel! another option if you like the look of the tall boots but don%26#039;t have the pocketbook for them is paddock boots with half chaps (which is what a school in for english) The half chaps will cover your jeans and keep everything clean. I believe I paid about $60 for my pair. You will come to find out that horseback riding is not cheap. I have over $400 invested in my English show clothes and $200 in show tack (going the cheap route). Also e-bay is good place. I got my english show coat there for $12 when they start normally at $100.
Reply:you can just go to a shoe store if you need a cheep pair right away and get ones for the time being. what you want (assuming you ride english) is something like this:
http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as...
stateline tack is a reliable store (just bought a saddle from there actually). they have a great return policy too if you need it.
EDIT- oh, sorry, i don%26#039;t know for western. ask your instructor. she should know of a good place to buy some. do you have a local tack store? stateline tack works for western too but i would not know what to recommend.
EDIT 2- do you mean knee high boots? http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as... i guess you could, i have ridden western with knee high boots before. you look a little odd to be honest. they are designed for an english rider. and it is very hard to tuck jeans into them. if you used the paddock boots for western it would be less noticeable.
Reply:Okay well we need to know what saddle you ride in
English boots
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spurmarks/6...
Western Boots
http://www.just4horses.net/images/Boots_...
http://www.equestriancollections.com/mmE...
Reply:Well dear, if you ride western then you should probably get some of those lace up cowgirl boots, which you can buy/order from sheplers, stateline tack, etc. search the internet, see what you can find! Searcinh for boots is always a complicated task, especially since youve never even worn any! Definetly check out Sheplers.com, they are having a huge boot sale, they have all kinds of boots and that is a western store, plz check that site out, the sale ends in 4 days!! They have some nice boots, hope this helps!!
try these websites:
http://www.statelinetack.com/search.asp?...
http://www.sheplers.com/
Reply:It depends if you ride western or english. If you ride english (saddle with no horn, you do what is called posting,) then you need to buy boots from a store or place online that sells %26quot;english boots%26quot;. These are talk black rubber boots, very hard to put on. You must not wear socks, wear pantyhouse, and use boot pulls to put them on. Also buy a boot jack to get them off. When I wear my english boots, I have to hold on to my seat while my boyfriend pulls them off for me.
Western. If you are riding western (big heavy saddle with horn) then any type of boot with a heal is just fine. I suggest that if you have a payless shoes or walmart where you live to try there first. Then you can get a cheap pair that last you a while. You are only riding once a week so you don%26#039;t need $200 boots yet.
When you decide what you like, then you can buy a nice pair (I suggest ariat)...expensive but if your foot is done growing, they last FOREVER!!!
Good luck shopping!
Reply:There are many choices in boots...Ariat%26#039;s have a narrower last, I can%26#039;t wear them...These listed below are good choices...you want to find a boot that fits...as nutty as that sounds...by that I mean a pair that fits across the ball of your foot and across your instep...these is where a lot of boots fail. When you try boots on there should be a little, not a lot of slip in the heel...I%26#039;d also stick with a walking heel.
Nacona
Justin
Boulet
Rio of Mercedes
Roper
Olathe
Reply:Are you riding english or western? Western boots are like cowboy boots. Most english riding boots look a lot like rain galoshes except that they have a heel. If you are not looking to spend a lot of money I would recommend the rubber ones but you can also find pricey leather english riding boots. I would look through the Yellow Pages for your city for an equestrian wear store.
Reply:Everybody above gave you some good advice.
If this is to be a cheap pair and you need them fast, you need a smooth sole (or one that can slide out of the stirrup in a hurry) and some heel (that keeps your foot from sliding thru).
Often you can find the right size at resale shops VERY cheap.
They may not be exactly what you want, but you%26#039;ll have them for Monday. Alcohol out the inside if you go this route.
Then you can wait for awhile and decide what you really want to spend your boot money on.
Reply:Thanks..
You need to try the boots on, I personally don%26#039;t like laceups for riding, if I get hung up, I want my boots to come OFFFFF.
I also like the round toe, not the pointy toe.
And I like a little heel, not the tall ones.
As far as little money, you can find some Justins that are cheap, but they are cheaply made too and will last for lessons at least.
My fav..... ariats rule, but they are worth the money.
Reply:When I first started riding, I wore hiking boots that had a little heel to them. I currently wear combat boots if I am just hacking out.
If you want something taller, you can look into some low cost western boots - they tend to be taller than paddock boots and the like. You can use a pair you find at your local Payless or other discount shoe store - at least until you know where you want to go with riding.
Reply:I would go to any tack shop in your area. They can fit you for a pair of boots. You definately need one with a heel so you dont loose your stirrup and for balance.
The kind depends on the saddle you ride in. If you ride western go to a western tack shop and they can help you find what you need. If you ride english and are looking to show get a pair of tall boots. Ariats are very nice or a pair of spanish cut. However they can be expensive. Ask your instructor for help.
Reply:There are sooooo many different kinds.
My personal favorites are Ropers...but there is not much of a heel, and I like Tony Lama.
My favorite pair of riding boots are tony lamas. The shaft goes all the way over my calf, and the heel is about 3 inches high. Mine also have spur shelves. Don%26#039;t worry about that though. Down side...they are more pricey.
There are plenty of brands though. They can start around $60 and then go through the roof.
Be aware...there will be a break-in period for your boots, until the leather conforms to your foot. Blisters, sore feet, annoying but not horrible. Best way I broke in my boots...put them on, fill with water, and wear around for awhile. Stretches a lot quicker to the shape of my foot. Only takes a couple of days to totally conform to your feet. Other people like oils and such.
If you want, you can also check thrift stores or second hand stores. Can get a pair of boots for around $5
I, personally don%26#039;t like lace ups...very annoying to me. Just wanna pull on my boots and go! But, they%26#039;re fine if that%26#039;s what you like.
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Monday, April 20, 2009
My friend like to wear boot?
I have a friend, he like to wear boot, recently he bought a thigh high boot, flat heel, round head, riding boot style and wear inside in his western pants during work in office.
How do you think if his boot is easy to realize by his colleague?
(view from outside doesn%26#039;t easy to find out it is a female boot...)
he is afraid to be found by someone... will you accept if your friend like him?
Actually I am supporting his interest.
My friend like to wear boot?
good for u for supporting your friend.it shouldn%26#039;t matter that what he likes to wear or do as long your friend is happy because I%26#039;m sure maybe one day u might be into something that might be weird and all your friends thunk it%26#039;s dumb but then he%26#039;ll remember that u supported him with his boot thing and he%26#039;ll do the same for u.yes I would accept him for a friend as long as he accept me for me
Reply:I wear boots everyday, nothing wrong with it. Support your friend, because he%26#039;s your friend, not because of his footwear
Reply:yeah whatever. cool with me, this guy just wants to be himself, so all the good ppl should let him!
also, so what if his colleagues see him, they too should be able to accept him 4 who he is!
~hope i helped!~
Reply:i do not think wearing boot is a big dill
Reply:Each to their own, I know lots of men who wear or have worn women%26#039;s shoes - it%26#039;s called fetishism and is totally normal to a degree. As a female I would assume he is gay or has some other strange tendencies but would completely embrace his uniqueness. However I believe alot of men might feel weird about it!
Reply:as long as your friend is happy with what he wears what has it to do with anyone else. good for you for supporting your friend as you are a true friend and they are few and far between.
Reply:Coool. I love people who are themselves
Reply:thats not bad boots are comfy once the shoes is not high and have a pointy toe
Reply:who cares??? i don`t base my decisions of what i`m going to wear on other people`s likes or dislikes...frankly, i could care less!!! so i applaud this man for wearing the things that he likes, regardless of what his coworkers think!!!
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How do you think if his boot is easy to realize by his colleague?
(view from outside doesn%26#039;t easy to find out it is a female boot...)
he is afraid to be found by someone... will you accept if your friend like him?
Actually I am supporting his interest.
My friend like to wear boot?
good for u for supporting your friend.it shouldn%26#039;t matter that what he likes to wear or do as long your friend is happy because I%26#039;m sure maybe one day u might be into something that might be weird and all your friends thunk it%26#039;s dumb but then he%26#039;ll remember that u supported him with his boot thing and he%26#039;ll do the same for u.yes I would accept him for a friend as long as he accept me for me
Reply:I wear boots everyday, nothing wrong with it. Support your friend, because he%26#039;s your friend, not because of his footwear
Reply:yeah whatever. cool with me, this guy just wants to be himself, so all the good ppl should let him!
also, so what if his colleagues see him, they too should be able to accept him 4 who he is!
~hope i helped!~
Reply:i do not think wearing boot is a big dill
Reply:Each to their own, I know lots of men who wear or have worn women%26#039;s shoes - it%26#039;s called fetishism and is totally normal to a degree. As a female I would assume he is gay or has some other strange tendencies but would completely embrace his uniqueness. However I believe alot of men might feel weird about it!
Reply:as long as your friend is happy with what he wears what has it to do with anyone else. good for you for supporting your friend as you are a true friend and they are few and far between.
Reply:Coool. I love people who are themselves
Reply:thats not bad boots are comfy once the shoes is not high and have a pointy toe
Reply:who cares??? i don`t base my decisions of what i`m going to wear on other people`s likes or dislikes...frankly, i could care less!!! so i applaud this man for wearing the things that he likes, regardless of what his coworkers think!!!
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What do you think?
I have a pait of tall, black English riding boots. They are in very good condition, and once I clean them up a bit I want to sell them somewhere (www.amazon.com maybe?).
So my question is, how much would I be able to sell them for (I%26#039;m not exactly sure since I have never sold boots before online). I originally bought them for $80. I%26#039;m going to try to get a picture up within the next few weeks too.
The reason I am selling them is because I have outgrown them and I bought a pair of paddock boots because I can%26#039;t stand taking the tall boots on and off, haha. So I also need half-chaps, and I was wondering how much English half-chaps generally cost and if it would be possible to make a trade between the tall boots and half-chaps.
( And I%26#039;m not asking anyone to trade....I%26#039;m asking if it would be REASONABLE to make a trade like that or would it be an unfair trade).
Thanks!
What do you think?
I think you could sell your boots for fifty and buy some good half chaps for 35, if speeds an issue the trade would be a loss for you but, whatever
Reply:The tack shop I go to has a consignment table where people bring in boots, tack, blankets, etc., that are in good shape but that they no longer need/want. If they sell, the store gives you 75% of the sale price in form of a gift certificate for their store. That could go towards the purchase of new boots and half-chaps. Maybe a tack shop near you does the same.
I bought suede half chaps for $45, but fancier leather ones cost around $100.
Reply:be a great trade, maybe you could put up a flyer at your barn someone else may have grown out of theirs or I think e-bay I have friends who do lots of buying and selling there.
Reply:I think half-chaps are around $40 for suede but more for leather. I think that the trade would be good as long as the chaps are good quality
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So my question is, how much would I be able to sell them for (I%26#039;m not exactly sure since I have never sold boots before online). I originally bought them for $80. I%26#039;m going to try to get a picture up within the next few weeks too.
The reason I am selling them is because I have outgrown them and I bought a pair of paddock boots because I can%26#039;t stand taking the tall boots on and off, haha. So I also need half-chaps, and I was wondering how much English half-chaps generally cost and if it would be possible to make a trade between the tall boots and half-chaps.
( And I%26#039;m not asking anyone to trade....I%26#039;m asking if it would be REASONABLE to make a trade like that or would it be an unfair trade).
Thanks!
What do you think?
I think you could sell your boots for fifty and buy some good half chaps for 35, if speeds an issue the trade would be a loss for you but, whatever
Reply:The tack shop I go to has a consignment table where people bring in boots, tack, blankets, etc., that are in good shape but that they no longer need/want. If they sell, the store gives you 75% of the sale price in form of a gift certificate for their store. That could go towards the purchase of new boots and half-chaps. Maybe a tack shop near you does the same.
I bought suede half chaps for $45, but fancier leather ones cost around $100.
Reply:be a great trade, maybe you could put up a flyer at your barn someone else may have grown out of theirs or I think e-bay I have friends who do lots of buying and selling there.
Reply:I think half-chaps are around $40 for suede but more for leather. I think that the trade would be good as long as the chaps are good quality
nanny
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Haha, i was looking for boots for winter on neiman marcus and look at some of these riding boots! Do you think they are any good for riding?
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalo...
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I like the Giorgio Armani boot, I would wear it to ride, just too pricey for me.
Reply:Oh to have money....
Reply:you could ride in them if you really wanted to. i wouldnt. but there are some people out there that i know that have boots like those to ride in not for just riding around but for shows
Reply:if you haven%26#039;t noticed yet... those are fashion shoes made to look like riding boots so that you have that rich, spoiled equestrian look! these are most definitely are not for riding!
Reply:oh dahling, i would suggest the burbeery riding boot with the leather satchel. hehe i aint%26#039; gonna ever spend that kind of money on boots
Reply:Well, nice as those are...they are fashion boots.
For that kind of money, you can get proper riding boots.
Try this instead:
www.TheEquestrianCorner.com
Reply:whew alot of money for some of those but i really dont like the style myself i like simple lol
Reply:lol... some of them are more expensive than my horse
Reply:actually i paid over 1500 dollars for a pair of western boots but they were custom made for my feet and lizard.that was in 1979 and i still wear them.
Reply:Ummmm....they look to have an appropriate heel for riding. I don%26#039;t guess there%26#039;s anything wrong with them, but they sure don%26#039;t float my boat. Too pricey for me and my simple tastes.
Reply:there is no way io would ride in a boot that pricey! they would get scuffed and then i would cry! or my horse would reach around and nibble on the toe and i would then have to kick em. they are probably more expensive than my horse would be now.
Reply:why would you want to ride in such an expensive pair of shoes?
i would be scared to get on the horse with those on.
Reply:Way to expensive. WHATEVER!
Reply:While these look okay I%26#039;d hate to get them dirty or even muddy ( sh*t happens ).
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http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalo...
Very Surprised!?
I like the Giorgio Armani boot, I would wear it to ride, just too pricey for me.
Reply:Oh to have money....
Reply:you could ride in them if you really wanted to. i wouldnt. but there are some people out there that i know that have boots like those to ride in not for just riding around but for shows
Reply:if you haven%26#039;t noticed yet... those are fashion shoes made to look like riding boots so that you have that rich, spoiled equestrian look! these are most definitely are not for riding!
Reply:oh dahling, i would suggest the burbeery riding boot with the leather satchel. hehe i aint%26#039; gonna ever spend that kind of money on boots
Reply:Well, nice as those are...they are fashion boots.
For that kind of money, you can get proper riding boots.
Try this instead:
www.TheEquestrianCorner.com
Reply:whew alot of money for some of those but i really dont like the style myself i like simple lol
Reply:lol... some of them are more expensive than my horse
Reply:actually i paid over 1500 dollars for a pair of western boots but they were custom made for my feet and lizard.that was in 1979 and i still wear them.
Reply:Ummmm....they look to have an appropriate heel for riding. I don%26#039;t guess there%26#039;s anything wrong with them, but they sure don%26#039;t float my boat. Too pricey for me and my simple tastes.
Reply:there is no way io would ride in a boot that pricey! they would get scuffed and then i would cry! or my horse would reach around and nibble on the toe and i would then have to kick em. they are probably more expensive than my horse would be now.
Reply:why would you want to ride in such an expensive pair of shoes?
i would be scared to get on the horse with those on.
Reply:Way to expensive. WHATEVER!
Reply:While these look okay I%26#039;d hate to get them dirty or even muddy ( sh*t happens ).
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Haha funny story?
anyone have funny horse stories? heres mine i have been riding for as long as i can remember and there is this trail riding place about 5mins from my house i know the owner very well. anyways the owner asked me if i wanted to ride his new horse i said okay i have ridden him before in the arena but never on a trail. i have blood issues that cause me to get dizzy if i dont take them sometimes i faint. anyways the morning of the trail ride i was soo exited i fergot my meds and i couldnt find my riding boots. i finally get to the trail and i start feeling dizzy but i brush it off then out of no where some crazy squirrel jumped right in front of my horse and my hoprse wen nuts. whyle he was freaking out i faint! later on at the hospital i was told i had a broken shoulder and a broken leg. i was told that i somehow managed to crawl back on a 16hh horse. (i dont remember getting back on )
anyways 5 weeks and 2 surgeries later i went back and rode him again but we kept it at a walk :)
Haha funny story?
O.K. way back in maybe the 70%26#039;s I visited the U.K. I was by myself and had rented a car and took the ferry over to Ireland..I was there one day and a truck driver stopped on the road and backed up his truck, right into the front of my rented car...grrrr....I will not go into those details, but i had to get my car fixed there, and had nothing to do. I asked the garage person if there was a stable nearby where I could rent a horse...he showed me where to walk and I did...and I knocked on the door, and she said yes but if i waited for a half hours or so I could have some company. O.K. I did that, so everyone is getting their horses that are suited to them, and I was asked how much I rode...%26quot; I have my own horses, ride regularly etc etc%26#039; I said...ok they give me this little 14.2 pony which is normal size over there i guess...and a little English saddle...I got to get on...give a big leap and I miss the saddle and end up on the ponys but...oh how embarrasing, lol...well she says, I guess you are used to bigger horse and a bigger saddle...they all had their laugh at the North American cow horse person....lol
Reply:That isn%26#039;t too funny. It sounds scary.
I was jumping a green horse for someone once. He flipped over the fence and landed on top of me. Apparently I got up, walked him back to the barn and untacked him. My friends said after I cleaned the horse up, I couldn%26#039;t remember who I was or what happened.
I didn%26#039;t have any injuries, I just lost two years of memory. Horse accidents are really freakish and scary- feel better soon.
Reply:That%26#039;s not a funny story at all.
Reply:My horse spencer loves pepsi and rise crispy treats. And he nods his head up and down when i ask is he is a good boy and he gets a sip of pepsi. One day i didn%26#039;t give him any pepsi and i rose him... and he was slow and acting up... but afterwards i gave him a can of diet pepsi and then rode him a bit and jump some crossrails and stuff and it was the best ride i have ever had!!!!
Reply:I think every horse story is more scary than funny..
Once I was run over by my friends horse. Stupid me, I walked away from him in front of him. He was lead stallion of her horses and all of the horses had gone to the front field except him. So I went to catch my horse and apparently he wanted to go too. He took off running and I turned around in time to see him running right at me. He cought my left side with his chest and took me right off my feet. I guess he sort of ran/jumped over. Thankfully, I only ended up with minor injuries (I was still able to ride later that day.)
One of my own horses broke my nose with the back of his head. We were out on the trail, and he was a greenie. I always trained him on the trail because he was more behaved there than in the arena. We were doing very well, so I asked him to lope down a flat straight. He did, with a little encouragement. We stopped and turned around. I asked him for a lope the other way, and he didn%26#039;t want to. I kicked him, and he wasn%26#039;t very thrilled. He started flipping out. First it was a few strong crow hops. Then he got a good buck in that pitched me forward. Then he got his front end up, while I was still forward. Crack. The back of his head and my face. Of course, I wasn%26#039;t wearing a helmet. I managed to stay on and ride back home. Again, only minor injuries. Bone bruise on the inside of my thigh from my saddle and a broken nose.
Always wear a helmet and pay attention.
Reply:To prevnt that dizzy-fainting-spell again, you should bring a bag with a few pieces of the medicene you need to take... that way even if you forget to take it at home, you can take it there, Although i have never ridden a horse that story is pretty funny.
Reply:Here is a horse story that I will share:
This was a time that I remember so clearly...like it was yesterday. ...
I was in the barn setting up the feed cart. We were just starting to use a new sweet feed that I was dumping from the bag into the bin in the cart.
I couldn%26#039;t help but notice that it smelled sooo good!
Out of curiosity, I picked out a couple of pellets to examine in my hand.
I looked closely.
Its only ground up grain with molasses right?
Couldn%26#039;t hurt to try it. The horses eat it....
So I popped them in my mouth....chew....chew...chewww..
Hummm ... ok ...grainy....gritty .....but kinda sweet.
With my curiosity settled, I proceeded down the isle to the hay storage area to pick up a bale to begin dishing out dinner.
I heard someone walk in the barn behind me, so I turned to see who it was and say hi.
It was Dean, one of the boarders ... and the cutest guy ever!!!
We all had a huge crush on him.
Dean could ride, looked good in jeans, had a great smile and was just an all around nice guy with a really nice horse.
We all wanted to go out with him....So anyway, I flash Dean my biggest, brightest smile and say HI!
Dean looks at me, opens his mouth to say something, but doesn%26#039;t and just keeps walking.
He never even broke stride, but turned at the waist still looking... never said a word.
Which was not like him, because he was usually so friendly.
I fed the horses and pretty much forgot about it.
Afterwards, I went into the bathroom to wash up before leaving. A quick look in the mirror clinched it.
My teeth were covered with little pieces of feed pellets held in place with sticky black molasses.
Reply:hmm... ok, well, I have a horse named Mighty Mouse who is a paint/arabian cross. He is SOOO funny and he loves to play pranks. One day I had put him in cross ties and had my helmet on the ground next to him. I went around the corner to go get some brushes and when I come back I see my helmet is in one of the nearby stalls. Ok, so I grabbed my helmet, dumped out all the shavings, and put it in the same place, then I groomed Mighty and went to get his saddle/pad. When I come back my helmet is in the stall AGAIN so I dump out the shavings and put it once again in the same place. I tack up Mighty and go back into the tack room to get his bridal, but before I grab the bridal I watch Mighty. As soon as he saw me leave he picked up the helmet with his teeth and started throwing his head around. After a few seconds of this he let go and if flew into a nearby open stall. Mystery Solved! I dont know if you find this funny, but it was at the time. :D
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anyways 5 weeks and 2 surgeries later i went back and rode him again but we kept it at a walk :)
Haha funny story?
O.K. way back in maybe the 70%26#039;s I visited the U.K. I was by myself and had rented a car and took the ferry over to Ireland..I was there one day and a truck driver stopped on the road and backed up his truck, right into the front of my rented car...grrrr....I will not go into those details, but i had to get my car fixed there, and had nothing to do. I asked the garage person if there was a stable nearby where I could rent a horse...he showed me where to walk and I did...and I knocked on the door, and she said yes but if i waited for a half hours or so I could have some company. O.K. I did that, so everyone is getting their horses that are suited to them, and I was asked how much I rode...%26quot; I have my own horses, ride regularly etc etc%26#039; I said...ok they give me this little 14.2 pony which is normal size over there i guess...and a little English saddle...I got to get on...give a big leap and I miss the saddle and end up on the ponys but...oh how embarrasing, lol...well she says, I guess you are used to bigger horse and a bigger saddle...they all had their laugh at the North American cow horse person....lol
Reply:That isn%26#039;t too funny. It sounds scary.
I was jumping a green horse for someone once. He flipped over the fence and landed on top of me. Apparently I got up, walked him back to the barn and untacked him. My friends said after I cleaned the horse up, I couldn%26#039;t remember who I was or what happened.
I didn%26#039;t have any injuries, I just lost two years of memory. Horse accidents are really freakish and scary- feel better soon.
Reply:That%26#039;s not a funny story at all.
Reply:My horse spencer loves pepsi and rise crispy treats. And he nods his head up and down when i ask is he is a good boy and he gets a sip of pepsi. One day i didn%26#039;t give him any pepsi and i rose him... and he was slow and acting up... but afterwards i gave him a can of diet pepsi and then rode him a bit and jump some crossrails and stuff and it was the best ride i have ever had!!!!
Reply:I think every horse story is more scary than funny..
Once I was run over by my friends horse. Stupid me, I walked away from him in front of him. He was lead stallion of her horses and all of the horses had gone to the front field except him. So I went to catch my horse and apparently he wanted to go too. He took off running and I turned around in time to see him running right at me. He cought my left side with his chest and took me right off my feet. I guess he sort of ran/jumped over. Thankfully, I only ended up with minor injuries (I was still able to ride later that day.)
One of my own horses broke my nose with the back of his head. We were out on the trail, and he was a greenie. I always trained him on the trail because he was more behaved there than in the arena. We were doing very well, so I asked him to lope down a flat straight. He did, with a little encouragement. We stopped and turned around. I asked him for a lope the other way, and he didn%26#039;t want to. I kicked him, and he wasn%26#039;t very thrilled. He started flipping out. First it was a few strong crow hops. Then he got a good buck in that pitched me forward. Then he got his front end up, while I was still forward. Crack. The back of his head and my face. Of course, I wasn%26#039;t wearing a helmet. I managed to stay on and ride back home. Again, only minor injuries. Bone bruise on the inside of my thigh from my saddle and a broken nose.
Always wear a helmet and pay attention.
Reply:To prevnt that dizzy-fainting-spell again, you should bring a bag with a few pieces of the medicene you need to take... that way even if you forget to take it at home, you can take it there, Although i have never ridden a horse that story is pretty funny.
Reply:Here is a horse story that I will share:
This was a time that I remember so clearly...like it was yesterday. ...
I was in the barn setting up the feed cart. We were just starting to use a new sweet feed that I was dumping from the bag into the bin in the cart.
I couldn%26#039;t help but notice that it smelled sooo good!
Out of curiosity, I picked out a couple of pellets to examine in my hand.
I looked closely.
Its only ground up grain with molasses right?
Couldn%26#039;t hurt to try it. The horses eat it....
So I popped them in my mouth....chew....chew...chewww..
Hummm ... ok ...grainy....gritty .....but kinda sweet.
With my curiosity settled, I proceeded down the isle to the hay storage area to pick up a bale to begin dishing out dinner.
I heard someone walk in the barn behind me, so I turned to see who it was and say hi.
It was Dean, one of the boarders ... and the cutest guy ever!!!
We all had a huge crush on him.
Dean could ride, looked good in jeans, had a great smile and was just an all around nice guy with a really nice horse.
We all wanted to go out with him....So anyway, I flash Dean my biggest, brightest smile and say HI!
Dean looks at me, opens his mouth to say something, but doesn%26#039;t and just keeps walking.
He never even broke stride, but turned at the waist still looking... never said a word.
Which was not like him, because he was usually so friendly.
I fed the horses and pretty much forgot about it.
Afterwards, I went into the bathroom to wash up before leaving. A quick look in the mirror clinched it.
My teeth were covered with little pieces of feed pellets held in place with sticky black molasses.
Reply:hmm... ok, well, I have a horse named Mighty Mouse who is a paint/arabian cross. He is SOOO funny and he loves to play pranks. One day I had put him in cross ties and had my helmet on the ground next to him. I went around the corner to go get some brushes and when I come back I see my helmet is in one of the nearby stalls. Ok, so I grabbed my helmet, dumped out all the shavings, and put it in the same place, then I groomed Mighty and went to get his saddle/pad. When I come back my helmet is in the stall AGAIN so I dump out the shavings and put it once again in the same place. I tack up Mighty and go back into the tack room to get his bridal, but before I grab the bridal I watch Mighty. As soon as he saw me leave he picked up the helmet with his teeth and started throwing his head around. After a few seconds of this he let go and if flew into a nearby open stall. Mystery Solved! I dont know if you find this funny, but it was at the time. :D
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Spur rests?
how important are spur rests in tall boots?
i have ariats and there are two little %26quot;nubs%26quot; one on the inside, and one on the outside of the heel of my tall boots, they are about 1/4 of an inch (maybe?)..
they are acting like spurs when i%26#039;m riding, and although my horse responds well with spurs i can%26#039;t use them all the time (and with spurs you can choose using them or not, with these your cant)
i was wondering how important are they?
i know that i will end up using spurs again, but if i were to cut off the inside one and leave the outside one would it be okay?
i don%26#039;t want to it be more difficult when i use spurs, but my horse is ready to kill me because of them!
these are the boots i have, and you can see the spur rests..
http://www.doversaddlery.com/ariat-herit...
Spur rests?
They do look rather big.
My boots don%26#039;t have spur rests at all but I can still use the spurs fine when I want them - I suppose it depends on your spurs.
Reply:Maybe you could put electrical tape or black duct tape over them when you don%26#039;t need them.
*Just a thought.*
Reply:Well, if you have clip on spurs, you have to have spur rests, other wise the spurs will slide down! If you have spurs with spur straps, you can usually tighten them enough for them to stay in place, but they still might move a bit. Spur rest are nice to have, and will help your spurs work better, but I understand your issue. It%26#039;s up to you, if your horse is really that bad about the spur rests, I%26#039;m guessing your not gonna use spurs that often, so I would then cut them, but if you ride other horses that you use spurs for, then you need to leave them, and maybe take your legs of your horse more, or place them differently. Good luck, I hope I helped! :)
Reply:with strap spurs, you%26#039;ll be just fine with the outside rest. fastened accordingly, spurs with straps don%26#039;t usually slip very much, but if they do end up sliding around a bit, you can get rubber covers for the spurs which will prevent thm from this slippage.
Reply:I would say NO SPURS! Use vocal commands and leg pressure NO WHIPS NO SPURS AND NO CROPS!
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i have ariats and there are two little %26quot;nubs%26quot; one on the inside, and one on the outside of the heel of my tall boots, they are about 1/4 of an inch (maybe?)..
they are acting like spurs when i%26#039;m riding, and although my horse responds well with spurs i can%26#039;t use them all the time (and with spurs you can choose using them or not, with these your cant)
i was wondering how important are they?
i know that i will end up using spurs again, but if i were to cut off the inside one and leave the outside one would it be okay?
i don%26#039;t want to it be more difficult when i use spurs, but my horse is ready to kill me because of them!
these are the boots i have, and you can see the spur rests..
http://www.doversaddlery.com/ariat-herit...
Spur rests?
They do look rather big.
My boots don%26#039;t have spur rests at all but I can still use the spurs fine when I want them - I suppose it depends on your spurs.
Reply:Maybe you could put electrical tape or black duct tape over them when you don%26#039;t need them.
*Just a thought.*
Reply:Well, if you have clip on spurs, you have to have spur rests, other wise the spurs will slide down! If you have spurs with spur straps, you can usually tighten them enough for them to stay in place, but they still might move a bit. Spur rest are nice to have, and will help your spurs work better, but I understand your issue. It%26#039;s up to you, if your horse is really that bad about the spur rests, I%26#039;m guessing your not gonna use spurs that often, so I would then cut them, but if you ride other horses that you use spurs for, then you need to leave them, and maybe take your legs of your horse more, or place them differently. Good luck, I hope I helped! :)
Reply:with strap spurs, you%26#039;ll be just fine with the outside rest. fastened accordingly, spurs with straps don%26#039;t usually slip very much, but if they do end up sliding around a bit, you can get rubber covers for the spurs which will prevent thm from this slippage.
Reply:I would say NO SPURS! Use vocal commands and leg pressure NO WHIPS NO SPURS AND NO CROPS!
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How long does it....?
Okay I have been riding quads now for about a year and a half, and I have been riding in just normal shoes. I recently purchased fox riding boots, they kinda feel weird and are rather uncomfortable. I am kind of worried about riding in them, the range of motion for my ankle totally blows in these boots. Plus its kind of hard to shift from that.. But yet I get a nasty burn on my right inner leg if I dont wear them.. So my question is how long does it take to %26quot;break in%26quot; a pair of riding boots? Or will they ever feel right??
How long does it....?
It depends on how much you ride.
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How long does it....?
It depends on how much you ride.
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What are the straps called that go under the boot to hold down the bottom cuff of jeans when riding a Harley?
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What are the straps called that go under the boot to hold down the bottom cuff of jeans when riding a Harley?
boot straps???
Reply:cuff holder downers
Reply:boots strapps!!!!!!
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What are the straps called that go under the boot to hold down the bottom cuff of jeans when riding a Harley?
boot straps???
Reply:cuff holder downers
Reply:boots strapps!!!!!!
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I am selling a children's merry go round like the ones you see at the car boots, anyone interested?
due to my wife now working full time as a career, most weekends i have to stay home and look after the kids. if you were to buy one of these rides new they would cost you around 10-20 grand depending on size.we have done car boots, markets, village fates, shows etc and very rare to walk away with less than £200 a day. if anyone is interested i can email you photos of it or if you live in the midlands you can come and have a look, thanks.
I am selling a children%26#039;s merry go round like the ones you see at the car boots, anyone interested?
I live in Australia. Could you pop it over so that I can see how well it%26#039;s been maintained please.
Reply:Sure E -mail me and let me know how much your asking for and how much shipping and handling is going to cost me?
Reply:no ta!
try e-bay
Reply:No I don%26#039;t need one, but I%26#039;m in N Ireland so too far if I did want one!
But anyway, thanks for the points, this answer will get me up to level 3!!! Yippeee!!
Good luck!
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I am selling a children%26#039;s merry go round like the ones you see at the car boots, anyone interested?
I live in Australia. Could you pop it over so that I can see how well it%26#039;s been maintained please.
Reply:Sure E -mail me and let me know how much your asking for and how much shipping and handling is going to cost me?
Reply:no ta!
try e-bay
Reply:No I don%26#039;t need one, but I%26#039;m in N Ireland so too far if I did want one!
But anyway, thanks for the points, this answer will get me up to level 3!!! Yippeee!!
Good luck!
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Have you ever hitched a ride on a bumper of a car during winter with slippery boots?
My buddy and I used to do this... can%26#039;t remember what we called this activity
Have you ever hitched a ride on a bumper of a car during winter with slippery boots?
yeah we used to do that too. It%26#039;s super fun , kinda like the part in Tomb Raider Cradle to the Grave, where she slides on her boots behind the sled dogs.But then you hit a piece of dry pavement and the ride comes to a screeching halt.....or you do! Maybe that%26#039;s where they came up with snow boarding. We also slid downhill on our boots when it iced over. But nothing compares to the day we rode the toboggan through the side of the swimming pool. brrrrrrrr.
Reply:Sounds interesting and a little bit dangerous.
Reply:No,
U must have had fun
Reply:no
Reply:hehe I call it crazy fun :) I feel the same about ice skating and bungee jumping but I am not going to tell anyone not to try it, just to be careful :) -Rachel.
Reply:no but it seems funny
Reply:Your not from Upstate NY are you? I grew up there and we did it all the time. That is how I got to school in the winter. We called it %26quot;Car Hopping%26quot; One time, there were 5 of us on the back of a VW Bug, the driver could not even pull away from the stop light because we were too much weight for him. He looked out of the drivers side mirror and laughed at us and just waved us off. Those were the days!
Reply:my brothers used to...i forget the name too
Reply:no
Reply:on a car - no
on the back of an old Willys jeep at the farm - yes
Reply:We used to do it from the back of our old Dodge pickup truck on the farm. We had huge barn wader rubber boots and my dad was driving. Ahhhhh, good times, good times.
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Have you ever hitched a ride on a bumper of a car during winter with slippery boots?
yeah we used to do that too. It%26#039;s super fun , kinda like the part in Tomb Raider Cradle to the Grave, where she slides on her boots behind the sled dogs.But then you hit a piece of dry pavement and the ride comes to a screeching halt.....or you do! Maybe that%26#039;s where they came up with snow boarding. We also slid downhill on our boots when it iced over. But nothing compares to the day we rode the toboggan through the side of the swimming pool. brrrrrrrr.
Reply:Sounds interesting and a little bit dangerous.
Reply:No,
U must have had fun
Reply:no
Reply:hehe I call it crazy fun :) I feel the same about ice skating and bungee jumping but I am not going to tell anyone not to try it, just to be careful :) -Rachel.
Reply:no but it seems funny
Reply:Your not from Upstate NY are you? I grew up there and we did it all the time. That is how I got to school in the winter. We called it %26quot;Car Hopping%26quot; One time, there were 5 of us on the back of a VW Bug, the driver could not even pull away from the stop light because we were too much weight for him. He looked out of the drivers side mirror and laughed at us and just waved us off. Those were the days!
Reply:my brothers used to...i forget the name too
Reply:no
Reply:on a car - no
on the back of an old Willys jeep at the farm - yes
Reply:We used to do it from the back of our old Dodge pickup truck on the farm. We had huge barn wader rubber boots and my dad was driving. Ahhhhh, good times, good times.
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How can i convince my mum if i can go on a riding holiday?
i really want to go on a riding holiday.
i have been riding for a few years and i am a confident with horses. me and my friends were planning to go on one this easter.
we want to go to cullinghood, it is around 50 minutes away. the place looks nice, and i really want to go there
it would cost £250 and i am planning to sell my old stuff in a car boot sale to raise some money, if i was allowed to go.
so the final questions..
1. how can i convince my mum
2.has anyone been to cullinghood
3. how else could i raise quick money, bearing in mind i am 13
4. any other adivce?
How can i convince my mum if i can go on a riding holiday?
Since you are 13 years old, your mom probably feels that you are too young.
I want to tell you that I think it%26#039;s GREAT that you are interested in riding and being outdoors. It%26#039;s also wonderful that you are industrious and trying to think of ways of earning the money on your own without imposing on your mum. It sounds like your mother has raised you to be a wonderful person!
Hang in there. Time really flies, and sooner than you think, you will be making all your own decisions. THAT is a bigger headache than you know! But I have a feeling that you will be up to the challenge and do very well.
Since mum said no this time, you will convince her of your maturity by accepting it and not acting out and making her feel like you doubt her judgement. She obviously loves you very much. You are lucky about that. Some parents don%26#039;t care at all what their children are doing, and the poor children turn out very badly. If you ever have children of your own someday, you will probably be a great parent, too, since you have a good example to follow.
If your mum decides to let you go, it would be best if you ask her how you can raise money. She is probably the one person in the world who cares most about you, so let her be the one you turn to for guidance. If you go, I hope you have a great time. If not, don%26#039;t fret - you have plenty of time for more holidays in the future!
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i have been riding for a few years and i am a confident with horses. me and my friends were planning to go on one this easter.
we want to go to cullinghood, it is around 50 minutes away. the place looks nice, and i really want to go there
it would cost £250 and i am planning to sell my old stuff in a car boot sale to raise some money, if i was allowed to go.
so the final questions..
1. how can i convince my mum
2.has anyone been to cullinghood
3. how else could i raise quick money, bearing in mind i am 13
4. any other adivce?
How can i convince my mum if i can go on a riding holiday?
Since you are 13 years old, your mom probably feels that you are too young.
I want to tell you that I think it%26#039;s GREAT that you are interested in riding and being outdoors. It%26#039;s also wonderful that you are industrious and trying to think of ways of earning the money on your own without imposing on your mum. It sounds like your mother has raised you to be a wonderful person!
Hang in there. Time really flies, and sooner than you think, you will be making all your own decisions. THAT is a bigger headache than you know! But I have a feeling that you will be up to the challenge and do very well.
Since mum said no this time, you will convince her of your maturity by accepting it and not acting out and making her feel like you doubt her judgement. She obviously loves you very much. You are lucky about that. Some parents don%26#039;t care at all what their children are doing, and the poor children turn out very badly. If you ever have children of your own someday, you will probably be a great parent, too, since you have a good example to follow.
If your mum decides to let you go, it would be best if you ask her how you can raise money. She is probably the one person in the world who cares most about you, so let her be the one you turn to for guidance. If you go, I hope you have a great time. If not, don%26#039;t fret - you have plenty of time for more holidays in the future!
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Yamaha xs twin,rpm stiickinCarb # 2 is popping and plug is fouling, when riding after 4000 rpm bike hessitates
First the issue was the vacuume line from the petcock to the carb boot, it was torn so replaced that and bike was actually ridable. Now ppl said carbs were out of sync as the rpms were staying at 4000 rpm when you would rev and the carbs were popping and bike would stall. So i tried to sync them but no luck, when idleing, it will do a loud pop and stall. #2 plug keeps fouling, and when you ride it and hit 4000 rpm bike hessitates. Now i cleaned the plugs twice to continue working on it to see but that plug keeps fouling. So why the sticking rpms and pooping and hesitating? I cant find any other air leaks as i sprayed carb cleaner on boots etc. PLEASE! THANKS!
Yamaha xs twin,rpm stiickinCarb # 2 is popping and plug is fouling, when riding after 4000 rpm bike hessitates
ok your carbs need stripping down totally and everything inside cleaned, your carbs run a 2 stage jet system, 1st being the idle jet which runs up to 3 - 4 thou then as you accelerate your main jet takes over, so plug fouling no.2 , popping, hesitating, all points to dirty or blocked internal carb components. wash everything in neat petrol, access to a air line is good as you can use it to blow through the jets, check your float heights and reset if necessary, also blow through petrol feeds to chambers make sure theres no blockage, also clean your slides and needles, lift them one notch, rebuild and re- vacuum them up, set up your butterflies and adjust your throttle cables as you go, prime with fuel, then do a plug chop at 30 mph, again at 50 and finally at 70., good luck.
Reply:O.K. now I need a little info. such as XS400,500,650 or 750 twin?Procedures are the same for each.But each bike has it%26#039;s own finiky characteristics common to only that particular unit.Be careful taking just any advice on here.You could get more confused than before you started asking.Email me and I%26#039;ll tell you how to.
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Yamaha xs twin,rpm stiickinCarb # 2 is popping and plug is fouling, when riding after 4000 rpm bike hessitates
ok your carbs need stripping down totally and everything inside cleaned, your carbs run a 2 stage jet system, 1st being the idle jet which runs up to 3 - 4 thou then as you accelerate your main jet takes over, so plug fouling no.2 , popping, hesitating, all points to dirty or blocked internal carb components. wash everything in neat petrol, access to a air line is good as you can use it to blow through the jets, check your float heights and reset if necessary, also blow through petrol feeds to chambers make sure theres no blockage, also clean your slides and needles, lift them one notch, rebuild and re- vacuum them up, set up your butterflies and adjust your throttle cables as you go, prime with fuel, then do a plug chop at 30 mph, again at 50 and finally at 70., good luck.
Reply:O.K. now I need a little info. such as XS400,500,650 or 750 twin?Procedures are the same for each.But each bike has it%26#039;s own finiky characteristics common to only that particular unit.Be careful taking just any advice on here.You could get more confused than before you started asking.Email me and I%26#039;ll tell you how to.
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Ankle problems when riding!?
When I rode today my trainer said that I have nice leg/feet position and that the only problem is my ankles are too flexible in her words %26quot;your tendons are too loose%26quot; because when I post my ankles wobble when I try to keep them straight is there any way to fix this?
I don%26#039;t wear tall boots but she said that it might help, do you think so??
Ankle problems when riding!?
tall boots keep them stiffer and more in place but just keeping your heels down and against the horse will help you. also, riding in two-point position can help you balance and keep your ankles stay put.
Reply:Get a brace for your ankles, maybe. I had the same kind of problem for awhile, not just wobbling but my ankles completely collapsing out from under me. A brace might help but you should also ask your trainer if there is anything you can change in your position that would put less stress on your ankles, maybe.
Reply:yeah longer boots might help, just try to keep a deeper seat, keeping all your weight down through your legs to your heel. How long have you been riding? Any accidents causing ankle problems?? Having %26#039;flexible%26#039; ankles isn%26#039;t a bad thing but you have to be able to hold your position. Just keep practising, it%26#039;ll come.
Reply:put presssure( or lean) on your outermost toes. it automaticly drops your heels, tucks in your knees and stops loosnes.
learned that when i took lessons when i was younger and we had a sub who was the jumping head coach. I guess when your doing equatation jumping not moving your feet is pretty important.
Reply:My trainer said that too, well not that i have wiggly ankles but that tall boots help that.
Try getting tall boots and try to get your tendons more tight.
Reply:I used to have wobbly ankles as well. I bought some half chaps that really helped to stop the problem, its a cheaper alternative to tall boots
Reply:Yes I do think so I ride horses and that happens sometimes and I think its because u are used to being flexable.
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I don%26#039;t wear tall boots but she said that it might help, do you think so??
Ankle problems when riding!?
tall boots keep them stiffer and more in place but just keeping your heels down and against the horse will help you. also, riding in two-point position can help you balance and keep your ankles stay put.
Reply:Get a brace for your ankles, maybe. I had the same kind of problem for awhile, not just wobbling but my ankles completely collapsing out from under me. A brace might help but you should also ask your trainer if there is anything you can change in your position that would put less stress on your ankles, maybe.
Reply:yeah longer boots might help, just try to keep a deeper seat, keeping all your weight down through your legs to your heel. How long have you been riding? Any accidents causing ankle problems?? Having %26#039;flexible%26#039; ankles isn%26#039;t a bad thing but you have to be able to hold your position. Just keep practising, it%26#039;ll come.
Reply:put presssure( or lean) on your outermost toes. it automaticly drops your heels, tucks in your knees and stops loosnes.
learned that when i took lessons when i was younger and we had a sub who was the jumping head coach. I guess when your doing equatation jumping not moving your feet is pretty important.
Reply:My trainer said that too, well not that i have wiggly ankles but that tall boots help that.
Try getting tall boots and try to get your tendons more tight.
Reply:I used to have wobbly ankles as well. I bought some half chaps that really helped to stop the problem, its a cheaper alternative to tall boots
Reply:Yes I do think so I ride horses and that happens sometimes and I think its because u are used to being flexable.
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Snowboard boots issue: I get slightly numb toes yet my heel is loose?
I%26#039;ve got a pair of Burton Casa Boots, the size is not the problem because I fitted into an even smaller sizenumber (but I eventually returned the product because I got really numb feet even after a week wearing them with a thick sock).
I%26#039;m also worried that it%26#039;s been already 5 days since I last rode the snowboard yet my toetips are still a little bit less sensitive to touch, as if they were still somehow numb).
On the other hand my heel is loose and I can%26#039;t control the board really well.
I also wear snowboard knee height socks, but I don%26#039;t know whether they%26#039;re too thick or not.
How can I improve the situation?
Snowboard boots issue: I get slightly numb toes yet my heel is loose?
I have had this same problem and this is what I did to correct it. I noticed that the top of my boot would be too tight and the foot part would be too loose.
Now when I tie my boots, I get the foot as tight as I like it and then put a knot in the laces just over the instep which is the part of the boot that holds the heel back into the heel cup. Then I can lace up the rest of the boot so that it isn%26#039;t so tight which was what was cutting off the circulation.
I also added a %26quot;power strap%26quot; around the top of the boot which gives me more control.
Good Luck
Reply:If your heel is loose inside the boot then you need to change your boots and get some that are a better fit. Its not just length that you have to worry about when buying boots its width as well and to an extent foot shape. When you have your boots on your toes should brush against the front of your boot, when you lift your heel off the floor the heel of your boot should move with your foot rather than pull up through the boot, and your boots should be a snug and comfortable fit certainly not a tight and uncomfortable fit. I think the boots you have are the right length for you but are too wide around the ankle and that is why your heel is loose. You could try makes like Salomon, Northwave and Rome as they are more known for suiting people with narrower feet but dont take my word for it you need to try on a range of boots made by different brands to see which ones are right for you and your foot shape.
As for the numbness in your toes it could be due to your feet being cramped in your old boots or possibly you bindings being too tight. But if you are a begineer rider it is probably due to bad posture when riding and will improve as you improve. Hope this helps, Good Luck.
Reply:The problem is not the boot, its the binding. Sounds like your straps might be adjusted improperly. Make sure not to tighten them down to the point of cutting off circulation in your toes. You may have to try some of the dirrefent strap settings , ther eare usually a few different holes to mount your straps in, find one that is comfortable. Same with the heel, sounds like you need to adjust the strap up a little higher on the ankle, this will hold your foot tight against the back of the binding, keeping it snugly in place. Your bindings might also be a little too big for your boots. Do you tend to slide around a bit in the binding. Maybe try a thinner pair of socks, ski or snowboard socks of some kind, no cotton. Thick socks help in cutting off the circulation to your toes. Check these out, make some adjustments, and have fun out there!
Reply:maybe use hand and feet warmers, those little packets that stay warm for about 6 hours. hope tht helps!
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I%26#039;m also worried that it%26#039;s been already 5 days since I last rode the snowboard yet my toetips are still a little bit less sensitive to touch, as if they were still somehow numb).
On the other hand my heel is loose and I can%26#039;t control the board really well.
I also wear snowboard knee height socks, but I don%26#039;t know whether they%26#039;re too thick or not.
How can I improve the situation?
Snowboard boots issue: I get slightly numb toes yet my heel is loose?
I have had this same problem and this is what I did to correct it. I noticed that the top of my boot would be too tight and the foot part would be too loose.
Now when I tie my boots, I get the foot as tight as I like it and then put a knot in the laces just over the instep which is the part of the boot that holds the heel back into the heel cup. Then I can lace up the rest of the boot so that it isn%26#039;t so tight which was what was cutting off the circulation.
I also added a %26quot;power strap%26quot; around the top of the boot which gives me more control.
Good Luck
Reply:If your heel is loose inside the boot then you need to change your boots and get some that are a better fit. Its not just length that you have to worry about when buying boots its width as well and to an extent foot shape. When you have your boots on your toes should brush against the front of your boot, when you lift your heel off the floor the heel of your boot should move with your foot rather than pull up through the boot, and your boots should be a snug and comfortable fit certainly not a tight and uncomfortable fit. I think the boots you have are the right length for you but are too wide around the ankle and that is why your heel is loose. You could try makes like Salomon, Northwave and Rome as they are more known for suiting people with narrower feet but dont take my word for it you need to try on a range of boots made by different brands to see which ones are right for you and your foot shape.
As for the numbness in your toes it could be due to your feet being cramped in your old boots or possibly you bindings being too tight. But if you are a begineer rider it is probably due to bad posture when riding and will improve as you improve. Hope this helps, Good Luck.
Reply:The problem is not the boot, its the binding. Sounds like your straps might be adjusted improperly. Make sure not to tighten them down to the point of cutting off circulation in your toes. You may have to try some of the dirrefent strap settings , ther eare usually a few different holes to mount your straps in, find one that is comfortable. Same with the heel, sounds like you need to adjust the strap up a little higher on the ankle, this will hold your foot tight against the back of the binding, keeping it snugly in place. Your bindings might also be a little too big for your boots. Do you tend to slide around a bit in the binding. Maybe try a thinner pair of socks, ski or snowboard socks of some kind, no cotton. Thick socks help in cutting off the circulation to your toes. Check these out, make some adjustments, and have fun out there!
Reply:maybe use hand and feet warmers, those little packets that stay warm for about 6 hours. hope tht helps!
flower
Rain boots in Europe?
I%26#039;m going to Scotland, Ireland, and England for two weeks. I know it is wet and mushy a lot of the time, so I was wondering if I should get rain boots?
The ones I%26#039;m looking at are for horse stuff, too, which would be good for me, since I ride. So, should I spend $70 on a nice pair? Or is it too much?
Rain boots in Europe?
Unless you are going into a lot of fields you will not need them on holiday.
If you are going to do a lot of hikes you will need hiking boots, not horse-riding boots, otherwise you just need normal shoes.
All of the streets you come as a tourist are surfaced, mostly tarmac but in the traditional parts of old town it can be cobblestones too.
$70 for a pair of riding boots sounds a little expensive, but the point is that you will not want to carry them around unless you are going to do riding and horse-care in the UK and Ireland.
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The ones I%26#039;m looking at are for horse stuff, too, which would be good for me, since I ride. So, should I spend $70 on a nice pair? Or is it too much?
Rain boots in Europe?
Unless you are going into a lot of fields you will not need them on holiday.
If you are going to do a lot of hikes you will need hiking boots, not horse-riding boots, otherwise you just need normal shoes.
All of the streets you come as a tourist are surfaced, mostly tarmac but in the traditional parts of old town it can be cobblestones too.
$70 for a pair of riding boots sounds a little expensive, but the point is that you will not want to carry them around unless you are going to do riding and horse-care in the UK and Ireland.
buying
I need a pair of nail proof boots for a man...where?
I have a friend in Kansas that does a lot of recovery efforts for storm ridden towns and so is stepping around a lot of nails and needs nail proof boots, is there a good website to but those kinds of boots, or a common store that he can buy them at? thanks
I need a pair of nail proof boots for a man...where?
you can check with phua chu kang pte ltd
Reply:I have never heard of nail proof boots. But, I would think a trip to your nearest fire station might enlighten you. My thinking is firemen need the same protection in their line of work. Or maybe, Army surplus stores, I would hope combat boots would have protection against sharp metal objects. If you don%26#039;t fine what you are looking for, you may have just realized your opportunity to become wealthy. Good Luck!
Reply:They do make them. I believe they are called steel shank boots. I would try the Red Wing brand first. They should have a website, and they have many stores all over the US.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/safety/
Check out the puncture resistant feature.
Reply:http://www.whitesoutdoor.com/ They can be built any way you like by hand. They specialize in Smoke Jumpers and Power linemen. I have had my for 3 years and I on my second pair of soles.
Reply:LL Bean or Cabella%26#039;s. You can also check stores like army and navy stores.Good luck they shouldn%26#039;t be that difficult to find.You want steel shank/steel toe boots.
Reply:Go with Redwing Boots. Get ones with steel shank. If there is cold weather involved stay away from the steel toes and get ones with composite saftey toes. Redwings are the best.
tanning
I need a pair of nail proof boots for a man...where?
you can check with phua chu kang pte ltd
Reply:I have never heard of nail proof boots. But, I would think a trip to your nearest fire station might enlighten you. My thinking is firemen need the same protection in their line of work. Or maybe, Army surplus stores, I would hope combat boots would have protection against sharp metal objects. If you don%26#039;t fine what you are looking for, you may have just realized your opportunity to become wealthy. Good Luck!
Reply:They do make them. I believe they are called steel shank boots. I would try the Red Wing brand first. They should have a website, and they have many stores all over the US.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/safety/
Check out the puncture resistant feature.
Reply:http://www.whitesoutdoor.com/ They can be built any way you like by hand. They specialize in Smoke Jumpers and Power linemen. I have had my for 3 years and I on my second pair of soles.
Reply:LL Bean or Cabella%26#039;s. You can also check stores like army and navy stores.Good luck they shouldn%26#039;t be that difficult to find.You want steel shank/steel toe boots.
Reply:Go with Redwing Boots. Get ones with steel shank. If there is cold weather involved stay away from the steel toes and get ones with composite saftey toes. Redwings are the best.
tanning
Tall boots..?
now i know this sounds like a stupid question, but is their anyway to get my tall boots to be less slippery? they are made of really nice leather so they got broken in really easily but i dont ride in them very often so my legs slip around like crazy. i have a phase next sat. and i%26#039;ve never jumped in them either. any tips on getting them %26quot;rougher%26quot; in a week are really appreciated.
p.s. i tried that wax stuff but it squeeks with my saddle and makes my horse faster, which we dont need him to do XD
Tall boots..?
If the boots are realy soft then it is probably your saddle that is the problem, it is probably either coated with a wax for shine (many saddlemakers do this) and it takes years of riding and oiling to remove. That may be why wax did not help on the boots. Try mink oil, it waterproofs leather and may make the leather on your boots feel tacky, you may also want to try oiling the saddle to get them to stick together rather than glide past one another. Good luck.
Reply:thats odd, mine did the opposite. when i had paddock boots, my legs flew around like no tomorrow! with my tall boots, they almost never move! i guess it takes some getting used to though. try riding more during the next week (but not the day before the show or your horse might get tired). ride in your jumping position. that helps riders who have active legs, though thats not entirely your problem. ask others at your barn for help!
Reply:First advice- you should practice ride in your boots to break them in. Secondly, go for a walk on concrete, rough up the bottoms to better hold the stirrups. Then it won%26#039;t matter if your legs slip around, since your weight needs to be on your feet anywho. Good luck!!!!
Reply:I worked in a tack shop that specialized in Tack maintenence and boot repair
You need to break in your boots. Heat from your body and the horse will help make the boots more pliable.
Wax getting squeeky is a new one to me! LOL Learn something new everyday!
Mink oil if too much is used will actually cause you to lose grip...and is more damaging to both tack and equiptment.
Keeping your boots dirty is not good in the long run as it will break down the fibers in your boots.
One thing I did notice too, is riders who go %26#039;Showsheen%26#039; crazy end up w/ more on themselves then they realize. (Even had one gal who wiped her boots down so they would be shiney too! BIG MISTAKE!) That will cause slippage as well.
Good luck!
Reply:the only way to get used to them and break them in is to wear them ... i use saddle tite on my boots and it works great. also never polish the inside of your boots it will make them slippery and the polish will come off on your saddle, horse, breeches and girth. if you think your saddle still has the new saddle wax coating on it you can mix a little bit of ammonia and watter and use that to remove the wax.. be careful you can ruin your saddle this way.. my old trainer did it to my butet years ago.
Reply:You can buy spray on adhesive, it comes in a can and looks like spray paint. Spray it on the inside of your boots and let them sit over night. It doesn%26#039;t squeak like wax and I think, actually works better. You can find it at any craft store or some tack shops sell a brand specially made for boots but you%26#039;ll pay 3 times more for the same stuff.
Reply:Don%26#039;t laugh but I used a very, very fine sandpaper on my daughter%26#039;s boots because she complained of the same thing and it worked really well and you can%26#039;t even tell. DON%26#039;T do it too much -just a light rubbing on each leg.
Reply:try and ride in them more over the next week
Reply:I swear by this stuff called Sporty Haft Spray (think that%26#039;s it). It comes in an orange spray can! It%26#039;s much stickier than the roll on sadi tight stuff and doesn%26#039;t leave a mushy residue on your boots and saddle. I can assure you it won%26#039;t squeak.... and your leg won%26#039;t slip. I have a very very bouncy horse and though her trot looks gorgeously flowing from the ground, it%26#039;s imposible to sit for dressage. With Sporty Haft sprayed on my boots and saddle seat and a full seat pair of breeches.... you%26#039;re butt will never leave the saddle!
http://www.stcroixsaddlery.com/Saddle_Gr...
Reply:Wear them a lot, my tall boats do the same thing, just wear them so you get used to them, and they stop being slippy.
Reply:I was going to suggest the wax until I saw your last remark! Wax is the only thing I know of that works...Are you gripping too much with your leg? I wonder if this is why they are squeeking..I%26#039;ve never had that problem. They only other thing I can suggest is to keep the side of the boot where it touches the saddle dirty, don%26#039;t clean them. You also need to wear the boots everday to ride in for a while, which will help roughen the leather.
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p.s. i tried that wax stuff but it squeeks with my saddle and makes my horse faster, which we dont need him to do XD
Tall boots..?
If the boots are realy soft then it is probably your saddle that is the problem, it is probably either coated with a wax for shine (many saddlemakers do this) and it takes years of riding and oiling to remove. That may be why wax did not help on the boots. Try mink oil, it waterproofs leather and may make the leather on your boots feel tacky, you may also want to try oiling the saddle to get them to stick together rather than glide past one another. Good luck.
Reply:thats odd, mine did the opposite. when i had paddock boots, my legs flew around like no tomorrow! with my tall boots, they almost never move! i guess it takes some getting used to though. try riding more during the next week (but not the day before the show or your horse might get tired). ride in your jumping position. that helps riders who have active legs, though thats not entirely your problem. ask others at your barn for help!
Reply:First advice- you should practice ride in your boots to break them in. Secondly, go for a walk on concrete, rough up the bottoms to better hold the stirrups. Then it won%26#039;t matter if your legs slip around, since your weight needs to be on your feet anywho. Good luck!!!!
Reply:I worked in a tack shop that specialized in Tack maintenence and boot repair
You need to break in your boots. Heat from your body and the horse will help make the boots more pliable.
Wax getting squeeky is a new one to me! LOL Learn something new everyday!
Mink oil if too much is used will actually cause you to lose grip...and is more damaging to both tack and equiptment.
Keeping your boots dirty is not good in the long run as it will break down the fibers in your boots.
One thing I did notice too, is riders who go %26#039;Showsheen%26#039; crazy end up w/ more on themselves then they realize. (Even had one gal who wiped her boots down so they would be shiney too! BIG MISTAKE!) That will cause slippage as well.
Good luck!
Reply:the only way to get used to them and break them in is to wear them ... i use saddle tite on my boots and it works great. also never polish the inside of your boots it will make them slippery and the polish will come off on your saddle, horse, breeches and girth. if you think your saddle still has the new saddle wax coating on it you can mix a little bit of ammonia and watter and use that to remove the wax.. be careful you can ruin your saddle this way.. my old trainer did it to my butet years ago.
Reply:You can buy spray on adhesive, it comes in a can and looks like spray paint. Spray it on the inside of your boots and let them sit over night. It doesn%26#039;t squeak like wax and I think, actually works better. You can find it at any craft store or some tack shops sell a brand specially made for boots but you%26#039;ll pay 3 times more for the same stuff.
Reply:Don%26#039;t laugh but I used a very, very fine sandpaper on my daughter%26#039;s boots because she complained of the same thing and it worked really well and you can%26#039;t even tell. DON%26#039;T do it too much -just a light rubbing on each leg.
Reply:try and ride in them more over the next week
Reply:I swear by this stuff called Sporty Haft Spray (think that%26#039;s it). It comes in an orange spray can! It%26#039;s much stickier than the roll on sadi tight stuff and doesn%26#039;t leave a mushy residue on your boots and saddle. I can assure you it won%26#039;t squeak.... and your leg won%26#039;t slip. I have a very very bouncy horse and though her trot looks gorgeously flowing from the ground, it%26#039;s imposible to sit for dressage. With Sporty Haft sprayed on my boots and saddle seat and a full seat pair of breeches.... you%26#039;re butt will never leave the saddle!
http://www.stcroixsaddlery.com/Saddle_Gr...
Reply:Wear them a lot, my tall boats do the same thing, just wear them so you get used to them, and they stop being slippy.
Reply:I was going to suggest the wax until I saw your last remark! Wax is the only thing I know of that works...Are you gripping too much with your leg? I wonder if this is why they are squeeking..I%26#039;ve never had that problem. They only other thing I can suggest is to keep the side of the boot where it touches the saddle dirty, don%26#039;t clean them. You also need to wear the boots everday to ride in for a while, which will help roughen the leather.
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Rain boots in Europe?
I%26#039;m going to Scotland, Ireland, and England for two weeks. I know it%26#039;s wet and mushy there a lot of the time. So would rain boots be a good investment?
The ones I%26#039;m looking at are for horse stuff, too, so since I ride that would be good. They%26#039;re $70, is that too much?
Rain boots in Europe?
i went to marshalls andgot a pair on sale for $7
they were tge same ones i saw in nordstrom the week before for $98
try shopping around you will find good deals
Reply:It doesn%26#039;t rain as much as you would think in Europe. It%26#039;s really no different from typical American seasons.
But, you can invest in rain boots, they are in now and can come in some extremely cute styles.
I hope this helped. :)
tanning
The ones I%26#039;m looking at are for horse stuff, too, so since I ride that would be good. They%26#039;re $70, is that too much?
Rain boots in Europe?
i went to marshalls andgot a pair on sale for $7
they were tge same ones i saw in nordstrom the week before for $98
try shopping around you will find good deals
Reply:It doesn%26#039;t rain as much as you would think in Europe. It%26#039;s really no different from typical American seasons.
But, you can invest in rain boots, they are in now and can come in some extremely cute styles.
I hope this helped. :)
tanning
Does anyone know what make of boots theses are?
used for yard duties as well as riding i%26#039;d imagine, they are on the derby house web page in the boot bit! the are wellie length leather foot with suede leg and with a square logo on the front but its so small i cant see what it says any ideas?
Does anyone know what make of boots theses are?
Do you mean the Tyne long riding boot?
http://www.derbyhouse.co.uk/ProductDetai...
It%26#039;s made of neoprene with a rubber foot. Derby house stock their own brand (as listed), but the company who made the original is The Muck Boot Co.
http://www.muckbootcompany.com/catalog.p...
Or do you mean Dubbary boots?
http://www.derbyhouse.co.uk/ProductDetai...
http://www.dubarryboots.com/product/7
These are suede and leather country boots...
Reply:I might be able to help if you gave a link to the actual page.
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Does anyone know what make of boots theses are?
Do you mean the Tyne long riding boot?
http://www.derbyhouse.co.uk/ProductDetai...
It%26#039;s made of neoprene with a rubber foot. Derby house stock their own brand (as listed), but the company who made the original is The Muck Boot Co.
http://www.muckbootcompany.com/catalog.p...
Or do you mean Dubbary boots?
http://www.derbyhouse.co.uk/ProductDetai...
http://www.dubarryboots.com/product/7
These are suede and leather country boots...
Reply:I might be able to help if you gave a link to the actual page.
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Care For Field Boots?
i got a pair of zip-up field boots, made by Ariat, in the winter for showing in. at first, i only wore them about twice or three times a month, but then my coach said i had to %26quot;break them in%26quot; and wear them more often. now, i wear them almost half the time i ride (the other half is in my half chaps). however, my coach also said that i shouldnt clean the insides of the boots so i would have better grip on the horse. but then a friend said if i rubbed saddle soap (in the form of a bar) without any water on it, then i can clean it, then put the saddle soap on which will allow for more grip and protect at the same time. i was just wondering what else i can do to care for and protect them, and keep them in good condition without ruining the colour on them. any products you would recomend?
Care For Field Boots?
I used to have to clean my polo player%26#039;s boots after each match and they are much the same as field boots but with zippers. I washed them, soaped them and then polished them with normal boot polish. I really had to have them shiny and he never had a problem with gripping or slipping. If you can ride well, it shouldn%26#039;t really make that much difference.
Reply:With expensive boots like that, you shuld definetely clean then after every time you ride in them! I would recommend Bick 1 and Bick 4, Bick 1 is a leather cleaner and it works really good, and Bick 4 is leather conditioner and it really helps to shine the boots. They sell them at most tack shops and it is really cheap, like 6 dollars. You should probably also clean all of your boots, the inside included. Unless, you are talking about the actual inside of the boots, like the part yor legs touch. But if you are talking about the part touching the horse, ya you should clean that!!
Reply:There is a product and it is a stick.. looks like small deodorant. You can get it at most tack shops. if u rub it on the inside of your boot it helps your stick but you can also wash your boot and reaply
Reply:Personally... I would clean the insides of them. If you don%26#039;t, you%26#039;ll end up with a lot of built-up dirt and sweat from your horse; if you let this get too far along the leather will crack and it just isn%26#039;t good. Since the insides are in contact with your horse, no one can see them, so it doesn%26#039;t matter what they look like. However, they%26#039;re the part of your boots that get the most wear and tear, so it%26#039;s important to keep them in good condition. My plan for boot cleaning is to get the outsides and the feet ready for display, and get the insides supple and ready for work.
I get all the dirt off my boots with a damp rag, then go over the insides thoroughly with Horseman%26#039;s One Step. Any leather conditioner should work great, but that%26#039;s my favorite. Then I go over the outsides and the feet with boot polish. But it definitely is best not to put boot polish on the insides of your boots.
(note- by %26quot;insides%26quot; I%26#039;m assuming you mean the area of the boot that touches the horse, not the interior lining of the boot.)
Reply:At my last show, I won an %26quot;ariat boot care kit.%26quot; They sell them at most tack shops and Dover. It has ariat conditionera nd cleaner and a cloth and sponge.
maintenance repairs
Care For Field Boots?
I used to have to clean my polo player%26#039;s boots after each match and they are much the same as field boots but with zippers. I washed them, soaped them and then polished them with normal boot polish. I really had to have them shiny and he never had a problem with gripping or slipping. If you can ride well, it shouldn%26#039;t really make that much difference.
Reply:With expensive boots like that, you shuld definetely clean then after every time you ride in them! I would recommend Bick 1 and Bick 4, Bick 1 is a leather cleaner and it works really good, and Bick 4 is leather conditioner and it really helps to shine the boots. They sell them at most tack shops and it is really cheap, like 6 dollars. You should probably also clean all of your boots, the inside included. Unless, you are talking about the actual inside of the boots, like the part yor legs touch. But if you are talking about the part touching the horse, ya you should clean that!!
Reply:There is a product and it is a stick.. looks like small deodorant. You can get it at most tack shops. if u rub it on the inside of your boot it helps your stick but you can also wash your boot and reaply
Reply:Personally... I would clean the insides of them. If you don%26#039;t, you%26#039;ll end up with a lot of built-up dirt and sweat from your horse; if you let this get too far along the leather will crack and it just isn%26#039;t good. Since the insides are in contact with your horse, no one can see them, so it doesn%26#039;t matter what they look like. However, they%26#039;re the part of your boots that get the most wear and tear, so it%26#039;s important to keep them in good condition. My plan for boot cleaning is to get the outsides and the feet ready for display, and get the insides supple and ready for work.
I get all the dirt off my boots with a damp rag, then go over the insides thoroughly with Horseman%26#039;s One Step. Any leather conditioner should work great, but that%26#039;s my favorite. Then I go over the outsides and the feet with boot polish. But it definitely is best not to put boot polish on the insides of your boots.
(note- by %26quot;insides%26quot; I%26#039;m assuming you mean the area of the boot that touches the horse, not the interior lining of the boot.)
Reply:At my last show, I won an %26quot;ariat boot care kit.%26quot; They sell them at most tack shops and Dover. It has ariat conditionera nd cleaner and a cloth and sponge.
maintenance repairs
Boots or Shoes?
Next September I am doing a charity ride. It consists of three days and each day you do a number of miles on horseback. I am doing two days. The first day is 24 miles and the second is 5 -10 miles. My horse is barefoot usually. I dont want his hooves chopped up since were mainly on road and gravel all the time. Should i get him Shoed? or will he be okay barefoot? or should i get boots to put on him
Boots or Shoes?
boots. why put shoes on him if he is usually barefoot. the shoes will cause more harm in the long run and arent worth it for such a short period of time. boots would be a much better way to go and they will help provide traction that shoes do not. besides, what would you do if he ended up trowing a shoe in the middle of your ride? you would either have to find someone to put it back on, stop riding, or put a boot on. at least with boots you can take them off at the end of the day.
Reply:Boots! you say your horse is barefoot most of the time? Good,, keep it that way, if your horse does have problems walking on ghravel barefoot, boot him. Considering on the trial, can you take off shoes? Or boots? Would you be comfy in a pair of high-heels you couldn%26#039;t take off? No! Easyboots, Easyboot Bares are my faviorte,( then theres, BOAs, Old Macs...) your horse can gallop no probablemo, and after the ride take them off, trust me the horse will be better off with boots
Reply:shoes for the ride then have them removed talk with a farrier
Reply:i, personally, would get him shoed. Your horse will be much more comfortable. Theres also a less chance he will get gravel and rocks get stuck in his hooves.
Reply:what kind of horse is he, are his hooves strong and in good shape??? dont shoe him just for this trip i would say go ahead and get the hoof boots!!! they have lots of good selling points about them and they have the traction type you can use as well they are good for the extra traction you might need and to protect his hooves!!! have fun!!!!you could always talk to your ferrier first to see what he thinks, he knows your horses feet best, but i say if you dont use the shoes on a regular basis than dont do it just for this trip like i said go for the boots....
Reply:How is the terrain? I would only shoe if its rocky, and realllly rocky.
I am talking bighorn mountains rocky.
If its just pastures and pebbles, your horse should be fine.
Reply:I Would get shoes
Reply:having a horse shoed will not harm it%26#039;s hooves after the rides are over you can always have then removed. and the hooves scraped clean. the horse would appreciate the extra protection on all that gravel
Reply:Definitely don%26#039;t let him go barefoot. I would recommend shoes.
Have fun!
Reply:Have a farrier come and put shoes on, it can prevent slipping and prevents your horse from getting lame on the rocks!
Reply:shoes because that way u dont risk hurting or damaging his feet that can be damaged for a long run or expensive to fix. and it would proabally be more comfortable on the horse and also that way he wont slip as much and u dont have to worry about lameness on the ride. but if he throws a shoe make sure u carry an ez boot just in case
good luck
Reply:If you ride on rocks a lot, it is good to have shoes. The shoes protect the edge (lower hoof wall) from being chipped and splintered by the rocks. You must be able to see this effect already if he is barefoot and you ride on gravel.
giddyup!
Reply:I%26#039;d go with shoes w/ pads, to prevent any rocks from getting wedged in his feet. Boots are very easily lost and you may not even notice right away. Then what will you do. If you happen to lose a shoe, I%26#039;m sure they%26#039;ll have a farrier for the event.
Reply:Without a doubt, have shoes put on him, with pads and I would even consider borium if you plan on riding where he might need some extra help with traction. Shoes (if done correctly) are not uncomfortable for a horse, they give him stability, and he isn%26#039;t picking his way around getting from point a to point b. Don%26#039;t compare this to someone being able to take their shoes off after a long days walk..not the same, don%26#039;t listen to that. Have fun and good luck...I%26#039;m sure that you will have a ball, and if your horse is not hurting, so will he.
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Boots or Shoes?
boots. why put shoes on him if he is usually barefoot. the shoes will cause more harm in the long run and arent worth it for such a short period of time. boots would be a much better way to go and they will help provide traction that shoes do not. besides, what would you do if he ended up trowing a shoe in the middle of your ride? you would either have to find someone to put it back on, stop riding, or put a boot on. at least with boots you can take them off at the end of the day.
Reply:Boots! you say your horse is barefoot most of the time? Good,, keep it that way, if your horse does have problems walking on ghravel barefoot, boot him. Considering on the trial, can you take off shoes? Or boots? Would you be comfy in a pair of high-heels you couldn%26#039;t take off? No! Easyboots, Easyboot Bares are my faviorte,( then theres, BOAs, Old Macs...) your horse can gallop no probablemo, and after the ride take them off, trust me the horse will be better off with boots
Reply:shoes for the ride then have them removed talk with a farrier
Reply:i, personally, would get him shoed. Your horse will be much more comfortable. Theres also a less chance he will get gravel and rocks get stuck in his hooves.
Reply:what kind of horse is he, are his hooves strong and in good shape??? dont shoe him just for this trip i would say go ahead and get the hoof boots!!! they have lots of good selling points about them and they have the traction type you can use as well they are good for the extra traction you might need and to protect his hooves!!! have fun!!!!you could always talk to your ferrier first to see what he thinks, he knows your horses feet best, but i say if you dont use the shoes on a regular basis than dont do it just for this trip like i said go for the boots....
Reply:How is the terrain? I would only shoe if its rocky, and realllly rocky.
I am talking bighorn mountains rocky.
If its just pastures and pebbles, your horse should be fine.
Reply:I Would get shoes
Reply:having a horse shoed will not harm it%26#039;s hooves after the rides are over you can always have then removed. and the hooves scraped clean. the horse would appreciate the extra protection on all that gravel
Reply:Definitely don%26#039;t let him go barefoot. I would recommend shoes.
Have fun!
Reply:Have a farrier come and put shoes on, it can prevent slipping and prevents your horse from getting lame on the rocks!
Reply:shoes because that way u dont risk hurting or damaging his feet that can be damaged for a long run or expensive to fix. and it would proabally be more comfortable on the horse and also that way he wont slip as much and u dont have to worry about lameness on the ride. but if he throws a shoe make sure u carry an ez boot just in case
good luck
Reply:If you ride on rocks a lot, it is good to have shoes. The shoes protect the edge (lower hoof wall) from being chipped and splintered by the rocks. You must be able to see this effect already if he is barefoot and you ride on gravel.
giddyup!
Reply:I%26#039;d go with shoes w/ pads, to prevent any rocks from getting wedged in his feet. Boots are very easily lost and you may not even notice right away. Then what will you do. If you happen to lose a shoe, I%26#039;m sure they%26#039;ll have a farrier for the event.
Reply:Without a doubt, have shoes put on him, with pads and I would even consider borium if you plan on riding where he might need some extra help with traction. Shoes (if done correctly) are not uncomfortable for a horse, they give him stability, and he isn%26#039;t picking his way around getting from point a to point b. Don%26#039;t compare this to someone being able to take their shoes off after a long days walk..not the same, don%26#039;t listen to that. Have fun and good luck...I%26#039;m sure that you will have a ball, and if your horse is not hurting, so will he.
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Can a women ride men's snowboards, is there any realy differene (bindings,boots, board etc?
Also I%26#039;m small so will that effect anything
Can a women ride men%26#039;s snowboards, is there any realy differene (bindings,boots, board etc?
Women can ride men%26#039;s snowboards.
Men%26#039;s snowboards will typically be stiffer and wider. This makes for a more stable board, but a girl will have to be a more advanced rider to comfortably handle it.
Many advanced females ride male boards.
I ride guys boards, and I am small. It really has more to do with the kind of rider you are. I chose to have a more stable ride at high speeds at the cost of a more forgiving board that is easier to turn.
Boots and bindings are a little more female specific. The bindings will have lower backs in the female models to account for our smaller calves. And boots will be more narrow to account for our smaller feet. There are other differences too, but these will be the main ones.
Btw, I checked out Frostyrider and it sucks. Don%26#039;t bother with it unless you are a total beginner. The size calculator only works about half the time, so don%26#039;t ever both with that part of the website.
Rob is WRONG... boards vary greatly. The better you get, the more you notice the differences. The least important part of your setup, out of board, bindings, and boots, would be the bindings, not the board, when deciding what to go cheap on (if you must.)
Reply:There are differences, but they are very subtle. if everything fits you should have no problems. The board is actually the least important part of your setup, even though most people consider it the most. Most boards are basically the same, if all the gear is the proper size, then you will have no problem
Reply:well yeah you being small will affect a heck a lot of stuff.
women can ride mens boards but thats if they have big feet and can handle boards that are pretty stiff.
and do you know why they make womens boards? FOR SMALL PEOPLE WITH SMALL FEET WHO CAN%26#039;T CONTROL A BOARD BECAUSE THEY%26#039;RE SO FRIGGING SMALL!
Reply:as board goes, If it fits you and you like the graphics then its fine to use. girl bindings fit on it just the same as boy bindings, as well as boots that just have to fit the bindings.
one thing though is that you said that u were small. If your less than 5 feet tall ( like 150 centimeters) then yoyu couldn%26#039;t use mens snowboards anyways. You would have to get a kids/youth snowboard which for a lot of companies are for both girls and boys.note: for a small person, make sure the board isnt to heavy
Reply:Yes, women can ride men%26#039;s snowboards - assuming they can find a men%26#039;s board that fits their weight and riding style. Try this snowboard sizing calculator using %26quot;male%26quot; and it will even give you suggestions on what boards might fit your style (freeride / freestyle):
http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-gui...
It doesn%26#039;t really change the size of the board with a given weight and riding style, but it will change the flex of the board and of course the graphics and colors. As for bindings and boots, they are just smaller, lighter versions.
Good Luck
Reply:yes, women can ride men%26#039;s snowboards; however, keep in mind that generally, men%26#039;s boards tend to be stiffer, which will make turning for a beginner a tougher task.
most boards that are designed for beginners tend to be softer and isn%26#039;t really gender-specific, except for maybe the graphics on the board
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Can a women ride men%26#039;s snowboards, is there any realy differene (bindings,boots, board etc?
Women can ride men%26#039;s snowboards.
Men%26#039;s snowboards will typically be stiffer and wider. This makes for a more stable board, but a girl will have to be a more advanced rider to comfortably handle it.
Many advanced females ride male boards.
I ride guys boards, and I am small. It really has more to do with the kind of rider you are. I chose to have a more stable ride at high speeds at the cost of a more forgiving board that is easier to turn.
Boots and bindings are a little more female specific. The bindings will have lower backs in the female models to account for our smaller calves. And boots will be more narrow to account for our smaller feet. There are other differences too, but these will be the main ones.
Btw, I checked out Frostyrider and it sucks. Don%26#039;t bother with it unless you are a total beginner. The size calculator only works about half the time, so don%26#039;t ever both with that part of the website.
Rob is WRONG... boards vary greatly. The better you get, the more you notice the differences. The least important part of your setup, out of board, bindings, and boots, would be the bindings, not the board, when deciding what to go cheap on (if you must.)
Reply:There are differences, but they are very subtle. if everything fits you should have no problems. The board is actually the least important part of your setup, even though most people consider it the most. Most boards are basically the same, if all the gear is the proper size, then you will have no problem
Reply:well yeah you being small will affect a heck a lot of stuff.
women can ride mens boards but thats if they have big feet and can handle boards that are pretty stiff.
and do you know why they make womens boards? FOR SMALL PEOPLE WITH SMALL FEET WHO CAN%26#039;T CONTROL A BOARD BECAUSE THEY%26#039;RE SO FRIGGING SMALL!
Reply:as board goes, If it fits you and you like the graphics then its fine to use. girl bindings fit on it just the same as boy bindings, as well as boots that just have to fit the bindings.
one thing though is that you said that u were small. If your less than 5 feet tall ( like 150 centimeters) then yoyu couldn%26#039;t use mens snowboards anyways. You would have to get a kids/youth snowboard which for a lot of companies are for both girls and boys.note: for a small person, make sure the board isnt to heavy
Reply:Yes, women can ride men%26#039;s snowboards - assuming they can find a men%26#039;s board that fits their weight and riding style. Try this snowboard sizing calculator using %26quot;male%26quot; and it will even give you suggestions on what boards might fit your style (freeride / freestyle):
http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-gui...
It doesn%26#039;t really change the size of the board with a given weight and riding style, but it will change the flex of the board and of course the graphics and colors. As for bindings and boots, they are just smaller, lighter versions.
Good Luck
Reply:yes, women can ride men%26#039;s snowboards; however, keep in mind that generally, men%26#039;s boards tend to be stiffer, which will make turning for a beginner a tougher task.
most boards that are designed for beginners tend to be softer and isn%26#039;t really gender-specific, except for maybe the graphics on the board
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Wearing ski boots outside?
I have a bit of a problem. I want to go skiing today but i don%26#039;t have a ride to the mountain. My other option is to take transit to the mountain. I can%26#039;t find a bag big enough to hold my boots so I am wondering if its okay if I wear the boots outside on the concrete and stuff.
Wearing ski boots outside?
Get one of these:
http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.as...
It will hold a pair of boots, a helmet, ski pants, a ski jacket, a roll of duct tape (flattened out); extar socks, hat, and gloves, and a quart size Nalgene bottle. There are plenty of inside pockets to stash gear and a zip to pouch on top to keep stuff like CarMex, Cat Crap, a bandana, extra zip ties, etc. etc.
Its got a rubber bottom so you can set it down in the snow and your stuff inside won%26#039;t get wet.
The bag goes for about $50-$60. I%26#039;ve been using one for the past four years or so. It%26#039;s awesome.
Reply:Just tie them together and sling them over your shoulder not exactly the best looking or most comfortable but it works
but to answer your question no its not a good idea
Reply:Not really a great idea.
First you%26#039;ll wear down the heel plate...easy to change IF you can manage to track down a new plate.
Second you%26#039;ll probably pick up alot of tiny stones which will become inbedded in the sole...not good for your bindings
Third it would be just damn uncomfortable
When I was a kid we would take a strap off a duffle bag and hook it onto the top buckle of each boot that way we could hang our boots over our shoulder leaving our hands free to carry our other gear
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Wearing ski boots outside?
Get one of these:
http://www.mountainsmith.com/products.as...
It will hold a pair of boots, a helmet, ski pants, a ski jacket, a roll of duct tape (flattened out); extar socks, hat, and gloves, and a quart size Nalgene bottle. There are plenty of inside pockets to stash gear and a zip to pouch on top to keep stuff like CarMex, Cat Crap, a bandana, extra zip ties, etc. etc.
Its got a rubber bottom so you can set it down in the snow and your stuff inside won%26#039;t get wet.
The bag goes for about $50-$60. I%26#039;ve been using one for the past four years or so. It%26#039;s awesome.
Reply:Just tie them together and sling them over your shoulder not exactly the best looking or most comfortable but it works
but to answer your question no its not a good idea
Reply:Not really a great idea.
First you%26#039;ll wear down the heel plate...easy to change IF you can manage to track down a new plate.
Second you%26#039;ll probably pick up alot of tiny stones which will become inbedded in the sole...not good for your bindings
Third it would be just damn uncomfortable
When I was a kid we would take a strap off a duffle bag and hook it onto the top buckle of each boot that way we could hang our boots over our shoulder leaving our hands free to carry our other gear
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What burton snowbroad is best for mountain riding and park riding?
I looking for a new burton snowbroads with boots and got any ideas I weight around 195 and I am 5%26#039; 8%26quot; I ride on mostly ride with a wide broad and who the figure the sizes such as 152 cm
What burton snowbroad is best for mountain riding and park riding?
Why limit yourself to Burton? Don%26#039;t fall into the suburban cool trendy scene, look at other brands as well. Trust me.
For park and jibbing I think one of the sickest boards was the K2 WWW last year, which probably hasn%26#039;t changed a ton this year.
I assume that when you say mountain riding and park riding you just want a good all around board?
In that case check out:
- Rome Anthem
- K2 Select
- Gnu CHB Magnetraction
Reply:You want the board to be between your chin and nose. Usually, but not always, the closer to your chin the better. Is that what you%26#039;re asking? Report It
Reply:Richard Burton
Reply:Well if ur stictly looking at burton then check out the Burton Custom that is a great all around board. but i would suggest looking at other brands as well because Burton is a little over priced. Their lower quality boards are just not worth the price tag. U can also check out the Ride Society its pretty much Ride%26#039;s version of the Custom. But if u want more park specific boards then from Ride check the DH. Burton u can check the Twin or Jussi.. Rome snowboards is also good i would suggest the Agent or Mod.. maybe even a GNU Rider%26#039;s Choice MTX. If it helps at all ive narrowed my personal choices down to the Rome Agent, Ride DH, or Capita Indoor Survival.. all depending on how much cash I got.. hope this helps... have fun this season
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What burton snowbroad is best for mountain riding and park riding?
Why limit yourself to Burton? Don%26#039;t fall into the suburban cool trendy scene, look at other brands as well. Trust me.
For park and jibbing I think one of the sickest boards was the K2 WWW last year, which probably hasn%26#039;t changed a ton this year.
I assume that when you say mountain riding and park riding you just want a good all around board?
In that case check out:
- Rome Anthem
- K2 Select
- Gnu CHB Magnetraction
Reply:You want the board to be between your chin and nose. Usually, but not always, the closer to your chin the better. Is that what you%26#039;re asking? Report It
Reply:Richard Burton
Reply:Well if ur stictly looking at burton then check out the Burton Custom that is a great all around board. but i would suggest looking at other brands as well because Burton is a little over priced. Their lower quality boards are just not worth the price tag. U can also check out the Ride Society its pretty much Ride%26#039;s version of the Custom. But if u want more park specific boards then from Ride check the DH. Burton u can check the Twin or Jussi.. Rome snowboards is also good i would suggest the Agent or Mod.. maybe even a GNU Rider%26#039;s Choice MTX. If it helps at all ive narrowed my personal choices down to the Rome Agent, Ride DH, or Capita Indoor Survival.. all depending on how much cash I got.. hope this helps... have fun this season
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SetUp Vision Boots...Anyone have experience with them?
I%26#039;m a poor college student so my max price for my motorcycle boots is about 150ish...These boots looked pretty nice and I hear are comfortable to wear throughout the day. Anyone have experience with them? or other in the $150 range that are comfortable for a day of school and ride back home...
SetUp Vision Boots...Anyone have experience with them?
I have them and I like them, they do tend to be a sweat box but most boots are like that. But I have enjoyed my experience with them and will continue to get them. A lot of my friends wear them, I can%26#039;t really afford oxtar or sidi boots, so these are a good fit for me.
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SetUp Vision Boots...Anyone have experience with them?
I have them and I like them, they do tend to be a sweat box but most boots are like that. But I have enjoyed my experience with them and will continue to get them. A lot of my friends wear them, I can%26#039;t really afford oxtar or sidi boots, so these are a good fit for me.
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Riding Lessons???
I ride western but I would like to try jumping and I was wondering if I HAVE TO wear all that fancy equitment or could I just wear tighter jeans and cowboy boots. I know I HAVE to wear a helmet and thats not a problem because I have one.
I know I will like it because I%26#039;ve gone over 2 ft homemade jumps bareback and can%26#039;t get enough of it. I%26#039;m getting a new horse that is 16 hands or more and it could just step over a 2 ft jump so I want to take lessons so I can jump higher with my new mare.
Thanks for your help.
Riding Lessons???
No you don%26#039;t need all the fancy stuff, but (as you know) a helmet is a must.
There are advantages to wearing %26quot;schooling sweats%26quot; or :schooling tights%26quot; and well-fitting English boots however. You will be much more able to keep contact with your horses%26#039; sides, and you will feel much more secure in the saddle. English saddles force you to use your knees and lower leg more, and you might find that the seams on standard jeans will rub you two ways to Sunday. I always did.
Good luck!
Reply:Nope, the horse doesn%26#039;t care what you wear when you%26#039;re riding. You don%26#039;t even have to wear %26quot;tighter jeans%26quot;. More and more people wear helmets no matter what kind of riding they%26#039;re doing... %26amp; it%26#039;s a great idea. Taking lessons will teach you the proper form for jumping so that you and your horse handle bigger jumps safely. Have fun. The size of the horse isn%26#039;t as crucial as his ability; some are jumpers, others are not. Presume the one you%26#039;re getting has already been a jumper.
Reply:I you just want to learn and not show in like major competitions then no you can wear what you suggested (I know it%26#039;s weird us western rider like always want to try jumping I tried dressage but went back to western.I wish I learned how to jump maybe later in life when my neice comes and I go with her to her horseback riding barn I jump a little there.
Reply:If your jumping in your back yard a helmet and wraps for the horses legs is all you need. But if you take lessons your instructor may require you to get more. Like breeches, and gloves, maybe more. I started jumping in my back yard too, bareback and it was a great start..have fun!
Reply:You don%26#039;t have to wear all that facy stuff unless you are going to a horse show. All you need is a helmet and you have one so you are all set.
Reply:go right ahead, i love to jump too, but i dont want to do pro.
i just do local shows. but i would look into doing more english riding, i love it!
Reply:You can wear jeans, but not cowboy boots. A simple pair of paddok boots will work.
Reply:Only if you are a show person. But it is whatever you feel most comfortable in saddle.
Reply:the answer to your question is yes you must be trained to go pro.
Reply:As far as just tighter jeans, some people get away with it - I can%26#039;t! Spent all last summer with my legs bandaged and ace raped just because I wore jeans every once in a while(I apparently learn slow) and then would wear tights but still rub unhealed wounds open. It was really painful! While jumping you%26#039;ll be gripping with your knees and calves a lot and while learning your legs will most likely be slipping all over. My advice? Pay the money to get a pair of ridding tights! Other than that(and the helmet) don%26#039;t worry about the %26#039;English%26#039; look unless you%26#039;re showing... Good luck!
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I know I will like it because I%26#039;ve gone over 2 ft homemade jumps bareback and can%26#039;t get enough of it. I%26#039;m getting a new horse that is 16 hands or more and it could just step over a 2 ft jump so I want to take lessons so I can jump higher with my new mare.
Thanks for your help.
Riding Lessons???
No you don%26#039;t need all the fancy stuff, but (as you know) a helmet is a must.
There are advantages to wearing %26quot;schooling sweats%26quot; or :schooling tights%26quot; and well-fitting English boots however. You will be much more able to keep contact with your horses%26#039; sides, and you will feel much more secure in the saddle. English saddles force you to use your knees and lower leg more, and you might find that the seams on standard jeans will rub you two ways to Sunday. I always did.
Good luck!
Reply:Nope, the horse doesn%26#039;t care what you wear when you%26#039;re riding. You don%26#039;t even have to wear %26quot;tighter jeans%26quot;. More and more people wear helmets no matter what kind of riding they%26#039;re doing... %26amp; it%26#039;s a great idea. Taking lessons will teach you the proper form for jumping so that you and your horse handle bigger jumps safely. Have fun. The size of the horse isn%26#039;t as crucial as his ability; some are jumpers, others are not. Presume the one you%26#039;re getting has already been a jumper.
Reply:I you just want to learn and not show in like major competitions then no you can wear what you suggested (I know it%26#039;s weird us western rider like always want to try jumping I tried dressage but went back to western.I wish I learned how to jump maybe later in life when my neice comes and I go with her to her horseback riding barn I jump a little there.
Reply:If your jumping in your back yard a helmet and wraps for the horses legs is all you need. But if you take lessons your instructor may require you to get more. Like breeches, and gloves, maybe more. I started jumping in my back yard too, bareback and it was a great start..have fun!
Reply:You don%26#039;t have to wear all that facy stuff unless you are going to a horse show. All you need is a helmet and you have one so you are all set.
Reply:go right ahead, i love to jump too, but i dont want to do pro.
i just do local shows. but i would look into doing more english riding, i love it!
Reply:You can wear jeans, but not cowboy boots. A simple pair of paddok boots will work.
Reply:Only if you are a show person. But it is whatever you feel most comfortable in saddle.
Reply:the answer to your question is yes you must be trained to go pro.
Reply:As far as just tighter jeans, some people get away with it - I can%26#039;t! Spent all last summer with my legs bandaged and ace raped just because I wore jeans every once in a while(I apparently learn slow) and then would wear tights but still rub unhealed wounds open. It was really painful! While jumping you%26#039;ll be gripping with your knees and calves a lot and while learning your legs will most likely be slipping all over. My advice? Pay the money to get a pair of ridding tights! Other than that(and the helmet) don%26#039;t worry about the %26#039;English%26#039; look unless you%26#039;re showing... Good luck!
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What is the best thing to use with riding pants (breeches) to keep them from hiking up???
my riding pants have elastic intead of buttons at the bottom of them. when i ride, by the end of my lesson the pants are out of my boot and up to my knee almost. What should I wear to prevent this? ??? half chaps, chaps???
What is the best thing to use with riding pants (breeches) to keep them from hiking up???
duct tape
Reply:Hope these help:)
Reply:cut the *** ( butt ) out of them ..
Reply:They make a strap that attches to the bottom of them on both side and goes under your foot. It help to keep them in place.
If you ride in low boots it happens all the time. I am not sure if half chaps would work but they might help.
I have tall boots so mine do not slide up.
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What is the best thing to use with riding pants (breeches) to keep them from hiking up???
duct tape
Reply:Hope these help:)
Reply:cut the *** ( butt ) out of them ..
Reply:They make a strap that attches to the bottom of them on both side and goes under your foot. It help to keep them in place.
If you ride in low boots it happens all the time. I am not sure if half chaps would work but they might help.
I have tall boots so mine do not slide up.
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Cheap boots?
Where can i find long horse boots that arn%26#039;t expensive?
Or could i just wear normal wellies when go to work at the yard%26amp; ride horses?
Help please :)
Cheap boots?
You could use wellies but they are not ideal as they%26#039;re usually too wide to be comfortable and they aren%26#039;t especially cheap either unless you buy the nasty ones from Lidl or wherever !
Try Robinsons - they have some good prices and do mail order.
http://www.robinsons-uk.com/products/Pro...
Reply:Hey i have a pair of boots im selling on ebay
this is the link if you interested, They are great but theire riding boots if thats what your looking for
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...
Reply:Hi, Some of the larger Tesco%26#039;s have a small range or horse accessories. I wouldn%26#039;t recommend getting a hat from them, but the boots, headcollars, brushes and rugs are all good value.
Reply:Go to tractor supply or wal-mart if you have one of them there
I don%26#039;t know where you can get them cheap. Everything with horses are expensive. Get some cowboy boots.
Reply:I dare say that the only way that you will find %26quot;cheap%26quot; boots is at a yard sale, or consignment store.
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Or could i just wear normal wellies when go to work at the yard%26amp; ride horses?
Help please :)
Cheap boots?
You could use wellies but they are not ideal as they%26#039;re usually too wide to be comfortable and they aren%26#039;t especially cheap either unless you buy the nasty ones from Lidl or wherever !
Try Robinsons - they have some good prices and do mail order.
http://www.robinsons-uk.com/products/Pro...
Reply:Hey i have a pair of boots im selling on ebay
this is the link if you interested, They are great but theire riding boots if thats what your looking for
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...
Reply:Hi, Some of the larger Tesco%26#039;s have a small range or horse accessories. I wouldn%26#039;t recommend getting a hat from them, but the boots, headcollars, brushes and rugs are all good value.
Reply:Go to tractor supply or wal-mart if you have one of them there
I don%26#039;t know where you can get them cheap. Everything with horses are expensive. Get some cowboy boots.
Reply:I dare say that the only way that you will find %26quot;cheap%26quot; boots is at a yard sale, or consignment store.
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Hoof Boots?
My boss wants to buy them for our horses that we use for spectacular shows we do in the summer, because we are having to ride on a wood surface 4 times a week. (under the wood is rubber and soil for a bit of give)
Can any one recommend me a good pair of hoof boots? The type that are used for endurance and Le Trec riders?
Web site links would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
Hoof Boots?
the boots on this page look nice:
http://www.easycareinc.com/
these look nice too:
http://www.neeps.com/025337.html?product...
and
this is a good site that tells you how to measure for them:
http://easycareinc.typepad.com/karen/200...
hope it helps.
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Reply:Here are a few websites that I think could help you:
http://www.hoofbootshop.com/home.htm
http://loristack.com/hoofboots.htm
http://www.horseboots.com/index.html
http://www.smithbrothers.com/category.as...
I hope you find what you%26#039;re looking for.
Reply:go onto www.doversaddlery.com and search bell boots, they have greatstuff
good luck%26lt;3
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Can any one recommend me a good pair of hoof boots? The type that are used for endurance and Le Trec riders?
Web site links would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
Hoof Boots?
the boots on this page look nice:
http://www.easycareinc.com/
these look nice too:
http://www.neeps.com/025337.html?product...
and
this is a good site that tells you how to measure for them:
http://easycareinc.typepad.com/karen/200...
hope it helps.
--Broken
Reply:Here are a few websites that I think could help you:
http://www.hoofbootshop.com/home.htm
http://loristack.com/hoofboots.htm
http://www.horseboots.com/index.html
http://www.smithbrothers.com/category.as...
I hope you find what you%26#039;re looking for.
Reply:go onto www.doversaddlery.com and search bell boots, they have greatstuff
good luck%26lt;3
dental
Horse Boots help?
OK now I really can%26#039;t decide. I%26#039;ve been thinking of getting horse boots but I%26#039;m really not sure if I need them for my horse, what they really do (well I know they protect and support but...) and which one%26#039;s should I get?
I don%26#039;t really compete. I just have fun around the stables with my friends. We play games, jump, trail rides with a bit of XC and do a little bit of dressage and pony club.
I can only buy one type, I%26#039;m looking at these ones,
https://www.horseland.com.au/Catalogue/W...
They%26#039;re Roma, mainly the ones on page 2 and 3, splint, open, competitors, jump, and I have no idea which ones to buy.
Basically which ones should I buy for allrounder stuff?
Horse Boots help?
Hey fellow Aussie...
The roma boots are cheap and effective... if you horse is prone to clipping his joints of tendons then you need to go with a high support one... like the jump boots
link - https://www.horseland.com.au/shop/shopex...
But if your horse hasnt clipped him self yet and you just want to have some peice of mind while doing sporting etc. then i would highly recommend a good splint boot like this
link- https://www.horseland.com.au/shop/shopex...
i have alot of different boots and i would say i use my splint boots most as they are easy to use, comfy for the horses to wear, and light... they also offer a good support and protection.
One final thought, if you horse isnt shod you dont need to protect his legs as much as if he were shod, as its the shoes that are heavy and do most of the damage...
good luck and have fun :)
Reply:I would recommend them if you jumping and even on trails, just check them often. You should find reviews for the brands.
First also ways make sure you don%26#039;t put on to big or too tight boots. Don%26#039;t use shipping boots %26#039;cause they can fall off. Professionals Choice is great.
I hope if you jump often or even over 10 in. that you have a trainer (that shows/ed in what they%26#039;re training) and English saddle %26amp; tall boots! :D
Reply:I don%26#039;t know why you think that you need any boots at all. If your horse is not having a specific problem and you do not know what the boots do...what is the point. You say that you do not compete, and that you just have fun around the barn and trail ride. Nothing wrong with that...I do the same thing and have never used boots on my horses for anything...hauling, trail, etc etc...no boots. I have not lost a horse because of it yet. Save your money, doubtfull if you really need them
Reply:These boots will protect against bumps and bruises but they don%26#039;t offer any support. I would get the Professional%26#039;s Choice Sports Medicine boots instead. But that%26#039;s just me. I believe they offer more protection, including support.
Reply:i use woof boots http://www.claytonanimalfeeds.co.uk/MidP...
Reply:im like you - i dont compete
i just have fun doing random stuff.
i dont use boots, ive thought about it but never bought any.
but roma is a good brand and i%26#039;d probly get the splint boots.
yay horseland :D
Reply:the splint boots or the performance boots will be perfect.
jsp
I don%26#039;t really compete. I just have fun around the stables with my friends. We play games, jump, trail rides with a bit of XC and do a little bit of dressage and pony club.
I can only buy one type, I%26#039;m looking at these ones,
https://www.horseland.com.au/Catalogue/W...
They%26#039;re Roma, mainly the ones on page 2 and 3, splint, open, competitors, jump, and I have no idea which ones to buy.
Basically which ones should I buy for allrounder stuff?
Horse Boots help?
Hey fellow Aussie...
The roma boots are cheap and effective... if you horse is prone to clipping his joints of tendons then you need to go with a high support one... like the jump boots
link - https://www.horseland.com.au/shop/shopex...
But if your horse hasnt clipped him self yet and you just want to have some peice of mind while doing sporting etc. then i would highly recommend a good splint boot like this
link- https://www.horseland.com.au/shop/shopex...
i have alot of different boots and i would say i use my splint boots most as they are easy to use, comfy for the horses to wear, and light... they also offer a good support and protection.
One final thought, if you horse isnt shod you dont need to protect his legs as much as if he were shod, as its the shoes that are heavy and do most of the damage...
good luck and have fun :)
Reply:I would recommend them if you jumping and even on trails, just check them often. You should find reviews for the brands.
First also ways make sure you don%26#039;t put on to big or too tight boots. Don%26#039;t use shipping boots %26#039;cause they can fall off. Professionals Choice is great.
I hope if you jump often or even over 10 in. that you have a trainer (that shows/ed in what they%26#039;re training) and English saddle %26amp; tall boots! :D
Reply:I don%26#039;t know why you think that you need any boots at all. If your horse is not having a specific problem and you do not know what the boots do...what is the point. You say that you do not compete, and that you just have fun around the barn and trail ride. Nothing wrong with that...I do the same thing and have never used boots on my horses for anything...hauling, trail, etc etc...no boots. I have not lost a horse because of it yet. Save your money, doubtfull if you really need them
Reply:These boots will protect against bumps and bruises but they don%26#039;t offer any support. I would get the Professional%26#039;s Choice Sports Medicine boots instead. But that%26#039;s just me. I believe they offer more protection, including support.
Reply:i use woof boots http://www.claytonanimalfeeds.co.uk/MidP...
Reply:im like you - i dont compete
i just have fun doing random stuff.
i dont use boots, ive thought about it but never bought any.
but roma is a good brand and i%26#039;d probly get the splint boots.
yay horseland :D
Reply:the splint boots or the performance boots will be perfect.
jsp
I have a blister on my foot, can I still ride right?
I ride English and I have a lesson tomorrow. And I have a blister on my heel! It%26#039;s not too bad. It doesn%26#039;t hurt and it hasn%26#039;t hurt all day (even when I was walking around in shoes that I haven%26#039;t worn for a while).
Would I still be able to ride correctly? I use riding boots... Not random shoes.
I have a blister on my foot, can I still ride right?
I sprained my ankle about 2 hours before my class at a horse show and still rode. Then I still rode in lessons for the months after that while my ankle was healing.
Maybe you%26#039;d have a problem if your blister was on the ball of your foot where your stirrup goes, but as it%26#039;s on your heel and you won%26#039;t be standing on your heel or anything like that, you shouldn%26#039;t have any problem at all.
If it starts to bother you while you%26#039;re riding, have someone pull your boot down a little bit so that your foot isn%26#039;t rubbing against the bottom of the boot.
I usually feel better on a horse... whenever I have any problem from my ankle to a headache to an upset stomach, while I%26#039;m on the horse I feel much better than I do when I%26#039;m on the ground.
Reply:if it doesn%26#039;t hurt, or impede your walking, i don%26#039;t think it would be a biggie. I mean, if it hurt you, rubbed wrong when you put pressure on it, or you were limping, i%26#039;d say no, but you sound fine to me
Reply:If your horse leans to the left, you%26#039;ll have your answer! It all depends on your personal pain threshold! Put sone extra strength ambesol (or other tooth numbing gel) on a gauze pad over the blistered area %26amp; tape it up, then wrap it with a bit of vetwrap %26amp; put your socks on over it...or some people prefer the gauze %26amp; take, then the sock, %26amp; then the vet wrap...it%26#039;s up to you. Good luck. Why vet wrap? because it%26#039;s not as thick as a regular ace bandage under your boot, causing less pressure when the boot is put on over the wrap.
Reply:My brother in law rode at the National Horse Show at Madison Sq. Garden with a broken ankle! I%26#039;m sure you can take your lesson. Just put a bandage over the blister and be sure your sock stays smooth in that area.
Enjoy!
Reply:Sure if it don%26#039;t hurt. I had surgery on my ankle a few years ago and I was on crutches for 3 months. I was runnin barrels and poles without that stirrup before I could walk. SO its your choice.
scooter
Would I still be able to ride correctly? I use riding boots... Not random shoes.
I have a blister on my foot, can I still ride right?
I sprained my ankle about 2 hours before my class at a horse show and still rode. Then I still rode in lessons for the months after that while my ankle was healing.
Maybe you%26#039;d have a problem if your blister was on the ball of your foot where your stirrup goes, but as it%26#039;s on your heel and you won%26#039;t be standing on your heel or anything like that, you shouldn%26#039;t have any problem at all.
If it starts to bother you while you%26#039;re riding, have someone pull your boot down a little bit so that your foot isn%26#039;t rubbing against the bottom of the boot.
I usually feel better on a horse... whenever I have any problem from my ankle to a headache to an upset stomach, while I%26#039;m on the horse I feel much better than I do when I%26#039;m on the ground.
Reply:if it doesn%26#039;t hurt, or impede your walking, i don%26#039;t think it would be a biggie. I mean, if it hurt you, rubbed wrong when you put pressure on it, or you were limping, i%26#039;d say no, but you sound fine to me
Reply:If your horse leans to the left, you%26#039;ll have your answer! It all depends on your personal pain threshold! Put sone extra strength ambesol (or other tooth numbing gel) on a gauze pad over the blistered area %26amp; tape it up, then wrap it with a bit of vetwrap %26amp; put your socks on over it...or some people prefer the gauze %26amp; take, then the sock, %26amp; then the vet wrap...it%26#039;s up to you. Good luck. Why vet wrap? because it%26#039;s not as thick as a regular ace bandage under your boot, causing less pressure when the boot is put on over the wrap.
Reply:My brother in law rode at the National Horse Show at Madison Sq. Garden with a broken ankle! I%26#039;m sure you can take your lesson. Just put a bandage over the blister and be sure your sock stays smooth in that area.
Enjoy!
Reply:Sure if it don%26#039;t hurt. I had surgery on my ankle a few years ago and I was on crutches for 3 months. I was runnin barrels and poles without that stirrup before I could walk. SO its your choice.
scooter
English Riding Clothes?
I need alot of help!! I need breeches, a short sleeved shirt, a jacket, boots, and a belt. I have no clue what sizes to get (i ride western and sizes look different). I dont even know where to get these things at. Please tell me a good, CHEAP place online where I can get this stuff for english showing!!!!!
English Riding Clothes?
Chicks saddlery is a great inexpensive place to get starter gear
Also try Dover and State Line as mentioned
I like to shop at Libertyville Saddle Shop in Chicago. They have delivery and a great website (you%26#039;ll have to google it) and I find them to very affordable.
What sizes in normal clothing are you? If you are unsure you can always call one of these tack catalogs (Dover has fantastic customer service, they once sent me a free leather halter as a thank you for my giant order) and talk to them about what size you ought to be. Otherwise if you can find a local retailer you can fit the sizes there.
Reply:Ebay =]
you could try individual clothing brands.?
Reply:You might try eBay, Horseloverz.com, statelinetack.com
That%26#039;s all my ideas! Hope I helped!
Reply:A good website and shop is www.doversaddlery.com They have lots of deals. Also, State Line Tack is a good tack shop. I think they have a website. Just google them.
Reply:Dover sadderly and stateline tack are two of the biggest sellers. They both have websites. Dover has a good clearence section. You can also buy on ebay.
Sizes are in inches around waist. Just like men%26#039;s slacks and jeans. A size 14 in womens clothes will be close to a size 34 breech.
As for boots, if you are talking about tall boots you need to know the size of your calf. each boot size hs three sizes narrow medium, and wide. There will be a chart you can click on to tell you where to measure and what size you need.
It is best to try them on, find a local tack store that sells english stuff and you can see what size you really need (even if you don%26#039;t want to buy from that store)
Reply:You ride english right, i just bought a bunch of english clothes on tuesday and the cheapest thing fo me was this magazine called dover i needed all the stuff u needed and its already coming in dover is one of the cheapest things u can get to.
Reply:You need to go to a tack store and try this stuff on so you know what size you are looking for.
sweating
English Riding Clothes?
Chicks saddlery is a great inexpensive place to get starter gear
Also try Dover and State Line as mentioned
I like to shop at Libertyville Saddle Shop in Chicago. They have delivery and a great website (you%26#039;ll have to google it) and I find them to very affordable.
What sizes in normal clothing are you? If you are unsure you can always call one of these tack catalogs (Dover has fantastic customer service, they once sent me a free leather halter as a thank you for my giant order) and talk to them about what size you ought to be. Otherwise if you can find a local retailer you can fit the sizes there.
Reply:Ebay =]
you could try individual clothing brands.?
Reply:You might try eBay, Horseloverz.com, statelinetack.com
That%26#039;s all my ideas! Hope I helped!
Reply:A good website and shop is www.doversaddlery.com They have lots of deals. Also, State Line Tack is a good tack shop. I think they have a website. Just google them.
Reply:Dover sadderly and stateline tack are two of the biggest sellers. They both have websites. Dover has a good clearence section. You can also buy on ebay.
Sizes are in inches around waist. Just like men%26#039;s slacks and jeans. A size 14 in womens clothes will be close to a size 34 breech.
As for boots, if you are talking about tall boots you need to know the size of your calf. each boot size hs three sizes narrow medium, and wide. There will be a chart you can click on to tell you where to measure and what size you need.
It is best to try them on, find a local tack store that sells english stuff and you can see what size you really need (even if you don%26#039;t want to buy from that store)
Reply:You ride english right, i just bought a bunch of english clothes on tuesday and the cheapest thing fo me was this magazine called dover i needed all the stuff u needed and its already coming in dover is one of the cheapest things u can get to.
Reply:You need to go to a tack store and try this stuff on so you know what size you are looking for.
sweating
What gear should i get to ride my motorcycle in cold/rainy weather?
This last winter here in Iowa was bad enough to convince me to sell my Fwd %26#039;07 Cobalt to my brother, and hopefully purchase either an Awd Subaru or 4x4 pickup next fall, but in the mean time, rely on driving my %26#039;02 Sportster 1200 from now until next fall, with only my 11mpg 2wd dodge pickup to back me up on really nasty days.
I don%26#039;t have a windshield on my bike, and usually wear a 3/4 helmet with sunglasses, along with riding boots and a thick leather jacket (i mean beef jerky consistency), but below about 70 degrees it gets pretty cold at 70 mph. I don%26#039;t like the look of a windshield on sportsters, but this bike is perfect for me, completes me, so i%26#039;m not trading it for a dresser.
What all items would i need to comfortably ride in 40 degree weather, including random rainstorms? When driving to work for a 12 hour shift, the weather has plenty of time to become unpredictable, i%26#039;ve found.
I%26#039;m 5%26#039;11%26quot;, 185lbs, by the way. I%26#039;ve had my harley for 3 years now, and paid it off!
What gear should i get to ride my motorcycle in cold/rainy weather?
I%26#039;d get rain/wind pants along with a good jacket and gloves. Me I ride with a full face helmit, a joe rocket jacket with a zip in lining and ski gloves in the spring and fall lighter gloves in the summer. I saw in a bike shop a ski mask made for wearing under a helmit for snowmobiliers. I was going to get one but I can%26#039;t remember the store where I saw it in my town.
Reply:The windscreen is going to do more for your comfort in bad weather than anything else. They do make screens that come off quickly so you can put it on at home when you expect cold weather and take it off when you don%26#039;t.
A full face helmet will help in colder weather, get a wind triangle for your neck and ditch the leathers in cold weather (wear a good textile motorcycle jacket with a liner). Leather doesn%26#039;t insulate well once it%26#039;s off the cow. Electric riding gear and heated grips help too.
A good rainsuit will also help insulate in cold weather as well as when it rains.
I know I%26#039;m not helping you maintain that Harley image, but if you want to be comfortable, you might have to make some compromises.
Reply:patagonia has water wicking undergarments to keep you warm while taking away the sweat to the surface...overdress when you ride then peel off layers as it warms up.
Reply:What I have been using since 2002 is equipment from Gerbing. Their electrically heated riding gear has extended my riding season by several months. I wear the liner jacket, the Union Ridge pants, and the Classic gloves. Best money I have spent toward being comfortable when I ride the bike. The liner jacket will fit under all of my riding jackets including my mesh Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket.
As to your current bike, I do not know if your charging system can handle the extra current draw from the Gerbing gear. I too will work 12 hour shifts and I always keep the liner and gloves in my saddle bag along with rain gear.
Full face helmet is a must. A balaclava under the helmet to provide more insulation and to keep the wind off the neck.
It feels good to be able to ride in the cold weather and be warm and comfortable. The Gerbings have been worth every penny.
Good Luck and Safe Riding
PS, I am two inches taller and I wear rain gear from First Gear. Also First Gear sells electrically heated riding gear. See links below.
Reply:here in canaduh a few weeks back,i was riding my 95 sporty 1200 in -35 degree weather,dressed much like yourself,if the weather bothers you that much,try a ski-doo suit,(not joking either)if they keep you warm and dry on a ski-doo,why not on a bike ?
Reply:ya got the jacket so chaps and winter gloves and a full face or a mask or a snow suit
Reply:Heres what I usually wear when I ride my windowless bike. For safety I always wear long pants and Long sleeves and gloves. When the weather is warm, say 75-80 %26amp; up, I wear jeans, T-shirt, Denim Jacket, Summer-weight gloves, and my Half helmet w/googles.
As the weather starts to cool down, I add a bandanna for my face or switch to my Full-Face helmet, depending on how cool. I add my leather jacket and chaps as it cools, also, I switch to my winter weather leather riding gloves. The cooler it gets I may add sweat pants and shirt under my other gear. two pair of socks under my boots, if needed. I also have FroggTogg raingear that I sometimes carry in a bag, when the weather calls for it. The weather change isn%26#039;t usually too drastic when I go to and from work.
Reply:For cold weather and rain I wear my Spidi element jacket with pants. I bought them on Ebay and they have 3 liners in the jacket which is worth gold and I wer it whenever the weather goes below 40 degrees. It is plain black with some silver fluorescent striping so the cars can see me in shitt* weathers. They are not sport looking and would compliment your Harley, just google %26quot;Spidi%26quot; I would suggest a full face helmet and Harley has one that is either carbon fiber or carbon fiber look.
You can add a %26quot;mouth/nose%26quot; guard that keeps in the heat.
Good Luck
Reply:I%26#039;m another canuck here, and I ride my sporty any time there aren%26#039;t snowbanks or ice to contend with, temperature worries are for wussies... (though at -25C or colder, the bike usually won%26#039;t start)
I do have a windshield though, always said i wouldn%26#039;t have one, that they were ugly, but my last bike (Kawasaki) had one, and now i wouldn%26#039;t be without. Maybe a quick detach will suit you.
I have a modular full face helmet with vents, you have to have vents to prevent fogging in cold weather, i wear a toque under it, and tie a bandanna around my neck over my mouth, but not my nose - tucked into my coat to cut the wind from my skin.
Good leathers cut wind and dress in layers under them. My coat is a longer coat so that i don%26#039;t have a gap between my coat and chaps. Gauntlet style gloves make a big difference too so you don%26#039;t get wind up your sleeves..
If you have an engine guard, there are also some leathers you can put on them that keep cold air off your feet and deflect engine heat towards them.
Happy riding, and not that there should be much more cold to contend with anyways, i%26#039;m down to my beanie now
Reply:I agree that a windshield is going to be the most helpful item, but i can understand why you don%26#039;t like the look of them. A cruiser without a windscreen looks a lot meaner (more badass) IMO.
There is plenty of gear though, that is made for rain. A full face helmet or a face shield for your 3/4 face is a MUST. Also a neck gator (basically a fleece tube that goes around your neck) will help keep the wind from getting up into your helmet or going down the neck of your jacket. You can get them at academy and most sporting good stores. You may still be able to get a free one from the Buell website.
To keep your body warm, a waterproof/windproof jacket and pants will keep the water out and keep the windchill factor down. If your leather isn%26#039;t perforated, then you probably won%26#039;t need the waterproof jacket. Long underwear (top and bottom) will keep you pretty warm, but i doubt you%26#039;d want to wear it all day, so a quilted, isilated vest under your leather jacket will be just as good. Fleece works well too.
Now for the most important thing; your hands and feet. If your hands or feet are cold, all of you will feel cold. Waterproof, insilated gloves are a MUST. They can be a little pricey, but they are worth it if you ride a lot. insilated socks are great to wear along with regular socks. That will keep your feet nice and warm but still give you a some circulation.
I rode about 75miles in 40 degree weather a few months back and i had fleece under jacket that has a windproof liner, full face helmet, thermal socks, and fleece lined gloves and i was pretty much okay. If i%26#039;d have had a neck gator, better gloves and windproof pants i would have been perfect. So, i%26#039;d say 100 bucks or so from now, you should be good.
Reply:ride ur bike safe and by this i mean u know when ur going 2 fast and may end up out of control so pick a comfort gear and watch ur rpm%26#039;s,they will tell u if ur over reving or not...speed is ur choich..adios
sunburn
I don%26#039;t have a windshield on my bike, and usually wear a 3/4 helmet with sunglasses, along with riding boots and a thick leather jacket (i mean beef jerky consistency), but below about 70 degrees it gets pretty cold at 70 mph. I don%26#039;t like the look of a windshield on sportsters, but this bike is perfect for me, completes me, so i%26#039;m not trading it for a dresser.
What all items would i need to comfortably ride in 40 degree weather, including random rainstorms? When driving to work for a 12 hour shift, the weather has plenty of time to become unpredictable, i%26#039;ve found.
I%26#039;m 5%26#039;11%26quot;, 185lbs, by the way. I%26#039;ve had my harley for 3 years now, and paid it off!
What gear should i get to ride my motorcycle in cold/rainy weather?
I%26#039;d get rain/wind pants along with a good jacket and gloves. Me I ride with a full face helmit, a joe rocket jacket with a zip in lining and ski gloves in the spring and fall lighter gloves in the summer. I saw in a bike shop a ski mask made for wearing under a helmit for snowmobiliers. I was going to get one but I can%26#039;t remember the store where I saw it in my town.
Reply:The windscreen is going to do more for your comfort in bad weather than anything else. They do make screens that come off quickly so you can put it on at home when you expect cold weather and take it off when you don%26#039;t.
A full face helmet will help in colder weather, get a wind triangle for your neck and ditch the leathers in cold weather (wear a good textile motorcycle jacket with a liner). Leather doesn%26#039;t insulate well once it%26#039;s off the cow. Electric riding gear and heated grips help too.
A good rainsuit will also help insulate in cold weather as well as when it rains.
I know I%26#039;m not helping you maintain that Harley image, but if you want to be comfortable, you might have to make some compromises.
Reply:patagonia has water wicking undergarments to keep you warm while taking away the sweat to the surface...overdress when you ride then peel off layers as it warms up.
Reply:What I have been using since 2002 is equipment from Gerbing. Their electrically heated riding gear has extended my riding season by several months. I wear the liner jacket, the Union Ridge pants, and the Classic gloves. Best money I have spent toward being comfortable when I ride the bike. The liner jacket will fit under all of my riding jackets including my mesh Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket.
As to your current bike, I do not know if your charging system can handle the extra current draw from the Gerbing gear. I too will work 12 hour shifts and I always keep the liner and gloves in my saddle bag along with rain gear.
Full face helmet is a must. A balaclava under the helmet to provide more insulation and to keep the wind off the neck.
It feels good to be able to ride in the cold weather and be warm and comfortable. The Gerbings have been worth every penny.
Good Luck and Safe Riding
PS, I am two inches taller and I wear rain gear from First Gear. Also First Gear sells electrically heated riding gear. See links below.
Reply:here in canaduh a few weeks back,i was riding my 95 sporty 1200 in -35 degree weather,dressed much like yourself,if the weather bothers you that much,try a ski-doo suit,(not joking either)if they keep you warm and dry on a ski-doo,why not on a bike ?
Reply:ya got the jacket so chaps and winter gloves and a full face or a mask or a snow suit
Reply:Heres what I usually wear when I ride my windowless bike. For safety I always wear long pants and Long sleeves and gloves. When the weather is warm, say 75-80 %26amp; up, I wear jeans, T-shirt, Denim Jacket, Summer-weight gloves, and my Half helmet w/googles.
As the weather starts to cool down, I add a bandanna for my face or switch to my Full-Face helmet, depending on how cool. I add my leather jacket and chaps as it cools, also, I switch to my winter weather leather riding gloves. The cooler it gets I may add sweat pants and shirt under my other gear. two pair of socks under my boots, if needed. I also have FroggTogg raingear that I sometimes carry in a bag, when the weather calls for it. The weather change isn%26#039;t usually too drastic when I go to and from work.
Reply:For cold weather and rain I wear my Spidi element jacket with pants. I bought them on Ebay and they have 3 liners in the jacket which is worth gold and I wer it whenever the weather goes below 40 degrees. It is plain black with some silver fluorescent striping so the cars can see me in shitt* weathers. They are not sport looking and would compliment your Harley, just google %26quot;Spidi%26quot; I would suggest a full face helmet and Harley has one that is either carbon fiber or carbon fiber look.
You can add a %26quot;mouth/nose%26quot; guard that keeps in the heat.
Good Luck
Reply:I%26#039;m another canuck here, and I ride my sporty any time there aren%26#039;t snowbanks or ice to contend with, temperature worries are for wussies... (though at -25C or colder, the bike usually won%26#039;t start)
I do have a windshield though, always said i wouldn%26#039;t have one, that they were ugly, but my last bike (Kawasaki) had one, and now i wouldn%26#039;t be without. Maybe a quick detach will suit you.
I have a modular full face helmet with vents, you have to have vents to prevent fogging in cold weather, i wear a toque under it, and tie a bandanna around my neck over my mouth, but not my nose - tucked into my coat to cut the wind from my skin.
Good leathers cut wind and dress in layers under them. My coat is a longer coat so that i don%26#039;t have a gap between my coat and chaps. Gauntlet style gloves make a big difference too so you don%26#039;t get wind up your sleeves..
If you have an engine guard, there are also some leathers you can put on them that keep cold air off your feet and deflect engine heat towards them.
Happy riding, and not that there should be much more cold to contend with anyways, i%26#039;m down to my beanie now
Reply:I agree that a windshield is going to be the most helpful item, but i can understand why you don%26#039;t like the look of them. A cruiser without a windscreen looks a lot meaner (more badass) IMO.
There is plenty of gear though, that is made for rain. A full face helmet or a face shield for your 3/4 face is a MUST. Also a neck gator (basically a fleece tube that goes around your neck) will help keep the wind from getting up into your helmet or going down the neck of your jacket. You can get them at academy and most sporting good stores. You may still be able to get a free one from the Buell website.
To keep your body warm, a waterproof/windproof jacket and pants will keep the water out and keep the windchill factor down. If your leather isn%26#039;t perforated, then you probably won%26#039;t need the waterproof jacket. Long underwear (top and bottom) will keep you pretty warm, but i doubt you%26#039;d want to wear it all day, so a quilted, isilated vest under your leather jacket will be just as good. Fleece works well too.
Now for the most important thing; your hands and feet. If your hands or feet are cold, all of you will feel cold. Waterproof, insilated gloves are a MUST. They can be a little pricey, but they are worth it if you ride a lot. insilated socks are great to wear along with regular socks. That will keep your feet nice and warm but still give you a some circulation.
I rode about 75miles in 40 degree weather a few months back and i had fleece under jacket that has a windproof liner, full face helmet, thermal socks, and fleece lined gloves and i was pretty much okay. If i%26#039;d have had a neck gator, better gloves and windproof pants i would have been perfect. So, i%26#039;d say 100 bucks or so from now, you should be good.
Reply:ride ur bike safe and by this i mean u know when ur going 2 fast and may end up out of control so pick a comfort gear and watch ur rpm%26#039;s,they will tell u if ur over reving or not...speed is ur choich..adios
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