cheapest stiff tall boots--or...

[pintopiaffe]

are the Petrie Half-Chaps stiff enough?

Need boots. Can't afford ANYTHING. Know that stiffer is better--but it's also more $$$.

:sigh:

[atr]

If you are ever planning to show in them, the Petries won't do, unfortunately.

The Dressage Extensions el cheapos are supposed to be pretty good--I'm thinking of trying them next time round. And last time I looked, Dover had their Piaffe boot on super closeout. I was tempted to buy a pair, but I really, really don't need to spend the money until my very elderly Ariats bite the dust completely.

[pintopiaffe]

argh, should've added: must be available in 'hefty calf' size. :dead: The DE's don't even come close. :no:

I have a pair of Effies for show. But they don't fit quite well enough in the foot to ride (and teach) in daily--plus I like to have 'show' boots. Obviously can't get another pair of Effies. :cry: (I do have the Ebay saved search, of *course* :lol: )

So half-chaps can be an option if they are stiff enough.

[djpony]

I've got a no-name brand of tall boots for sale for $60 including shipping - extra WIDE calf, 7.5 or 8. Let me know if you want measurements!

Heidi :)
info@hiddencreekqh.com

[Riva]

Where are you located? I know Rick's has consignment boots and out of style new in box boots for cheap. Some very nice starting around $100 (including some Effinghams). You might want to see if your local tack store has something similar.

Or, you could post a wanted ad with how much you can spend on eWarmbloods (and I think Uncouth allows it too.)

Actually, it is illegal to show in half chaps. So unless you are doing all schooling shows, they really aren't an option.
"DR 120 - Dress: <snip> Half chaps, gaiters and/or leggings are not allowed"

[LAMS21075]

I bought the Saxxon equileather tall boots and love them. I bought them a little bit big so I could wear my regular thick socks. I put them right on and went on a trail ride and two days later wore them in a show. They never hurt my feet at all. They were a little tall on my leg, but they have already dropped a good bit and are fitting better already. I think they area about $80.

[yaya]

Actually, it is illegal to show in half chaps. So unless you are doing all schooling shows, they really aren't an option.
"DR 120 - Dress: <snip> Half chaps, gaiters and/or leggings are not allowed"


Starting 12/1/08, gaiters, half chaps, and leggings will be allowed for Intro, Training, and First levels. (rule change as of January this year)

[Ambrey]

Starting 12/1/08, gaiters, half chaps, and leggings will be allowed for Intro, Training, and First levels. (rule change as of January this year)

Seriously?

Wow, I won't need tall boots for years!

[CLB15]

I was going to say the dover boots are stiff and not a "name brand" per say, but then I remembered that they cost more then even the cheapest petrie dressage boots.
Scan ebay- seems like every once in a while theres a flood of people getting rid of custom or semi-custom boots, vogels, petries, konigs, denhers & der daus ('course, I don't know anyone with the last 2, so I don't know if they come fully lined & are stiff enough).

[charismaryllis]

i 2d the saxon suggestion. i think mine were $78 list, but i got them on sale. come in a variety of widths. *very* stiff. :)

[Riva]

yaya...thanks for letting me know. I am hoping to be showing 2d next year so I'm still glad I got my new dress boots. ;)

OP...good luck with whatever you decide!

[Jeepers]

I like the dressage extensions cheap boots. Actually quite nice for $200! They don't have a rod up the back but, they're very stiff...

The other nice thing is that you can get a wide variety of widths and heights in these boots!