Equitector Field Master Jodphur Boot??

hiya, I was just wondering if anyone has tried these boots? they promise to stop the foot slipping problem? my o/h is currently learning to ride, he has a pair of joddy boots already, but he wants to know if these live up to their promises, ?? he is currently spending around 10minutes a lesson 'finding' his stirrups and getting his feet back to normal...? also does anyone know if riding schools (uk) do 'bareback' lessons anymore? (i'm thinking that would help his balance a lot!!)





so.. any reviews on these boots would be really helpful,


thanks.

Equitector Field Master Jodphur Boot??
You don't say how long he has been learning for. If it's not been long, maybe he just needs a few more lessons. At this stage I wouldn't be recommending anyone to lay out loads of money on pricey boots just to achieve something that will come with practice. I think you might find that riding schools would be reluctant to let anyone ride bareback these days because of insurance issues. However, I do appreciate that it just MIGHT be a man thing - when mine takes up anything new he wants to be an expert overnight and have all the best gear! Can you persuade him to be patient with himself?





EquiTECTor boots are for proTECTing your toes if you get stood on, by the way, They are popular but as a way of keeping your feet intact. As far as riding is concerned, the boots are only as good as the rider wearing them.





Hi, Izo, nice response, thank you. You fill in a few more details this time!





While it's still true what I said about the boots, I might have made a few more helpful suggestions if I'd known about your partner's situation. I used to help with my local R.D.A. group, they will have specialist equipment like ladder reins (and also specially selected horses). Do you have a group near you? I used to teach disabled adults sometimes and we all had great fun - NOT tame at all, in fact they were braver than I am.





I totally agree with you that lungeing would be helpful, even just at a walk to begin with. I hope you can find someone who's willing to help you in that respect. If you're interested in finding an R.D.A. group, the B.H.S. website would be a good place to start. I'll keep checking out this page to see how you get on. Good luck. xxx
Reply:How are the treads on the bottom of his current boots? If they seem ok, how are the tread pads in the stirrups? If these are ok, he probably needs to grip more with his legs, and I would reccommend investing in some half chaps before som new jods.





Unfortunately I cannot comment on the quality of that boot because I don't believe they are readily available in the U.S.
Reply:tell him to grip more with his legs i don't think its the boots
Reply:Izo I think that the reason your o/h is loosing his stirrups is BEcause he is gripping up. See if he can let the full length and weight of his leg fall into his heels not the ball of the foot. It acts like a piece of elastic taking up the slack.(You do want to have a boot on that can grip the stirrup and not let it slip out. Don't know bout those ones sorry) Let him walk sitting on the horse and feel where the natural movement causes his leg to move up and down a little as the horses back sinks a little at each stride as his legs move forward. When riding I think that you should think of the weight of the person on top being centred somewhere under the back of the horse. (Not sure where exactly) If it is centred on top of his back like a big ball the tendency is to slip around and the person has to grip up. Then as his legs come up as they grip the saddle the irons are left dangling. Try some exercises like lifting his knees right up and out siting with only his bum in the saddle. This helps you to find the point of balance. Then when he lets his legs hang down again he is sitting deeper and his legs longer in the stirrups. Tell him to think of his legs hanging right down to the ground and feel his weight fall into them. HUH!sounds easy It's not but I hope it helps xxx





** Have you tried inserting a pair of those tread things into the bottom of your stirrups. You get them in black or white. I think you do have to be confident that your foot wont slip out when you allow your heel to take the weight.



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