Overreach boots for turnout that don't rub

[Ibex]

My mare needs overreach boots when she's out in the field, but the nice gum ones I got her rubbed :eek:

I put her in another pair of kevlar-type boots for the moment that don't rub, but they're going to be useless once things get muddy since they absorb water.

Any suggestions??? Or should I just get a couple pairs of the soft ones and plan on rotating them to let them be washed/dry out??

[sublimequine]

What KIND of gum rubber ones were they? I've found if you get the cheapies, they can rub. But if you get the Italian ones, they don't. Seems really stupid and not believeable, but I've been it myself. The $25 italian gum rubber ones never seem to rub, the $10 knockoff gum rubber ones do. :no:

[Ibex]

These are the good ones :eek:

Ironically, they replaced the cheap plastic ones she wrecked, but that didn't rub. I guess option (c) is to buy a good supply of the cheapy plastic ones... :lol:

[sublimequine]

These are the good ones :eek:

Ironically, they replaced the cheap plastic ones she wrecked, but that didn't rub. I guess option (c) is to buy a good supply of the cheapy plastic ones... :lol:

Wow, I've got no advice for ya then! Sorry! :lol:

[Equus_girl]

Are those italian bell boots any good? My horse overreaches and although nothing has happened yet, I need to put something on him. My trainer wants me to get those italian pull on boots and I have never seen them on a horse. Dover.com says italian jumping bell boots, are they used for jumping because they are legal to show or light or there is some other reason. And mainly are they good or should I stick with ol' good ballistic boots with velcros?

[lstevenson]

Are those italian bell boots any good? My horse overreaches and although nothing has happened yet, I need to put something on him. My trainer wants me to get those italian pull on boots and I have never seen them on a horse. Dover.com says italian jumping bell boots, are they used for jumping because they are legal to show or light or there is some other reason. And mainly are they good or should I stick with ol' good ballistic boots with velcros?


I love them! My horse wears them 24/7, and they don't rub, and they last a lot longer than other types of bell boots. They are double thick at the bottom, and really do a good job of preventing overreaches and keeping shoes on. :yes:

[TheOrangeOne]

The ones I have found ot last the longest are the neoprene velcro ones. I think because they stretch, they are less likely to tear.

[RealityCheck]

Actually, my sensitive mare could ONLY wear the cheap, flimsy rubber ones. Problem was, they were thinner (which is WHY no rubbing) so one pair only lasted a couple months. I learned a couple things- don't buy white, if you ever intend on seeing them that way again, and keep the single bell boots that remain when one gets ripped/tossed/lost. Eventually, you stop caring if they match!

[2boys]

I like both the Eskadrons and Professional Choice easy-ons. SO FAR, no rubs. SOmeone knock wood...

[2boys]

Are the Italian ones the ones that look like they stick right to the heel that don't really look like bell boots? I think I saw them in the Dover catalog, and was wondering how they work.

[yellowbritches]

I had a horse that needed to wear bell boots but would get rubbed raw by all sorts of bell boots...I spent a small fortune on bell boots until I discovered the Classic Equine No turn bell boots. He never got rubbed in them! Now, when someone needs bell boots, they get those (they hold up well, too, unless you are the uber destructive BFG who can destroy them pretty quickly).

[Equus_girl]

Are the Italian ones the ones that look like they stick right to the heel that don't really look like bell boots? I think I saw them in the Dover catalog, and was wondering how they work.

Yep.
Well, I ordered a pair from Dover, will report in a week :)

[Trot Left]

I like both the Eskadrons and Professional Choice easy-ons. SO FAR, no rubs. SOmeone knock wood...

Knocking because I use them too :)

But I also use gum bubber with sheepskin (not fleece) on the top. The sheepskin does not get all wet and dirty, stays fluffly and dry for some really odd reason!