Riding Lessons in muck boots?

[louise1]

I have have bought a pair of tack classic muck boots. Will these be suitable for doing my riding lessons in? I have worn the usual jod boots but find my feet slide around the stirups to much. What do you think?

[a+e]

I recently brought a pair of woof long muck boots to ride in.

They are soo comfy and warm, and your feet dont slip about like mine did in riding boots.I wear them all the time when i ride.

However, they are probably not designed to be ridden in because of the grippy sole. I do sometimes wonder if my foot would slip out in a fall?...:rolleyes:

[chickflick1066]

No, I wouldn't, and I wouldn't be surprised if they don't let you ride in them, because they are too wide at the toe and foot areas and potentially won't come slip out easily, should you fall.

I'e had a couple of lessons in my Muck Boot Co. Tynes (the ones specifically designed to ride in) and to be honest with you, it was hell! They cut of the circulation in my leg, I couldn't flex ankle at all well and it wasn't a good lesson ;)

[louise1]

Chickflick1066 - thanks for that. good advice

does anyone have any suggestions on riding boots (ankle type) that has a grip sole?

[chickflick1066]

Most should do really, what type of boots did you have before? :)

[jenmac_85]

I hate riding in my muck boots lol. They are great for potering around the yard, but I find they get stuck in the stirrups or have no grip. As said before, the ankle can be quite stiff.

I have found most ankle boots designed for horse riding are great. In general, once they are worn in :D

Jenny and Tyler
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[louise1]

Most should do really, what type of boots did you have before? :)

Joddy boots. they probably do have a grip sole (cant look at the moment as I am at work working hard:D) maybe its just me and feet going everywhere!

[chickflick1066]

Oh no, I have the same problem too (when I do actually get to ride :rolleyes:). If I find a pair of good joddy boots, I'll let you know, although, I'm lusting after the Mountain Horse 'Mountain Rider IIs'.

http://www.carouselsaddlery.co.uk/trolleyed/images/products/26033.jpg

[showjumper-zoe]

The classic muck boots arn't designed to be ridden in the tack ones are as they have a differnt design are lobger and have a spur rest, I have the tack but I've rode in the but they make you're feet loads wider and you're foot dosn't come out the iron as easily (and yes i have the right sized irons as they are perfect in my long riding boots) aslo I have the dendable stirrups with rubber covering which make them stick more.

[louise1]

chickflick -I will check them out:)

[chickflick1066]

They're sort of 'christmas wish list' sort of price, got anyone you can flutter your eyelashes at and see if you can get any...in fact, MH horse boots are good :D

[shazsam]

I ride in long woof wear muck boots and they are so comfy, must say that I have broad feet and find it difficult to find '' proper'' riding boots if anyone know of some let me know please

[Pink Princess]

I'e had a couple of lessons in my Muck Boot Co. Tynes (the ones specifically designed to ride in) and to be honest with you, it was hell! They cut of the circulation in my leg, I couldn't flex ankle at all well and it wasn't a good lesson ;)

I'm the complete opposite! I find mine incredibly comfortable to ride in - although I tend to wear them more in the winter as they keep my feet so warm! I've had no problems with mine, in fact they are one of the most comfortble boots I've worn for riding :)

[domane]

I hack in my Tynes, but then I have a very forward-going mare so I don't need to use my legs :p I also have 5" stirrup irons, because the Tynes ARE wide. They are incredibly comfortable to me (although mine have split and now leak in wet weather so I don't wear them in rain or mud :( )

I agree that for lessons they tend to mute the feelings in your calves and ankles. Joddy boots and chaps are better if you can afford both.

[Sammii]

Oooh I love riding in my muck boots :o

They give my feet and ankles more support than normal joddy boots because i've got dodgy ankle joints.

I still manage to lose my stirrups mid-canter too easily :D

[charlotten]

I live in mine for the yard and riding, so much so have worn them out and am looking at replacing, but have seen Derby House have their boots for £25 which is half the price so may get those instead.

[Whatanejit]

I've done a bit of hacking and schooling in them - took a while to get used to them because you don't have the same feel in your leg.

Cooper's irons are big because OH rides him too but Stumpy's are a bit smaller and my feet got stuck like CF says :eek: Still, I prefer my MH sport jod boots and loveson chaps to ride in - I don't even know they are on my legs/feet.

[Wally]

I hate those muck boots with the velcro on them. I have seen the tab get caught in a stirrup and grip the foot tight in there. really scary.

Blundestones are really good, grippy sole and hard wearing.

[Stella2]

Chickflick1066 - thanks for that. good advice

does anyone have any suggestions on riding boots (ankle type) that has a grip sole?Ariats all the way for me.

[carrimclaren]

Wouldn't ride in muck boots or wellies (as seems to be a growing trend). Just find it quite dangerous as they're not designed for the purpose (apart from the muck boot riding ones) and it could hinder getting your foot out of the stirrup. Plus don't get how you can feel the horse through all the clumpy boot. It's just a personal preference though, not getting at anyone for doing it.

I quite like riding in my equitector boots, they're hard wearing, have lasted about 3 years and cost £70 at the time. They've got a good grip but because they're only lace up ankle boots they don't tend to restrict my leg. Like laceup boots, don't like jods boots or zip ups, they just feel down right odd :)

[ponylover88]

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[baltitude]

I've got a pair of Equitector boots too, carrimclaren, pull on ones - took ages for them to stop feeling very tight to get on and off, and the 'hoofproof' steel toe caps made my feet feel squashed until the leather had got a bit more bendy. Fine now though, so worth persevering with. Don't seem to help with the position in the stirrup though, as it says they do! Blundstone boots are good - I wore them for gardening, dog-walking etc. for years, but they are quite wide for riding in.

[ANN H]

Wouldn't ride in muck boots or wellies (as seems to be a growing trend). Just find it quite dangerous as they're not designed for the purpose (apart from the muck boot riding ones) and it could hinder getting your foot out of the stirrup. Plus don't get how you can feel the horse through all the clumpy boot. It's just a personal preference though, not getting at anyone for doing it.

I quite like riding in my equitector boots, they're hard wearing, have lasted about 3 years and cost £70 at the time. They've got a good grip but because they're only lace up ankle boots they don't tend to restrict my leg. Like laceup boots, don't like jods boots or zip ups, they just feel down right odd :)

Ditto - I've had my Equetector ankle boots for about 5 years and they're very hard wearing, comfy and great to ride in. I think they were £69.95.