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Discussion on Double Combination boots
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Member:
Prakashb
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Posted on Tuesday, Mar 28, 2006 - 10:11 am:
This may not be in the right category, but I wasn't sure where to post it.
I was wondering everyones opinion on using different forms of leg protection.
I just purchased a pair of double combination boots, which are combination skid boots and splint boots, and I wasn't sure how it should fit the horse? Should it be tight, loose, and how tight or how loose? Can anyone help? Thanks so much.
And also, do you guys think that they should be used or not? I love hearing everyone's opinions.
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Alden
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 29, 2006 - 1:57 pm:
Hello,
Boots or leg protection has it's place although in certain competitions like NATRC covering the coronet band isn't allowed. I use leg protection on and off depending on the riding conditions and the horse. I do use splint boots on all horses in training under five years in age.
Don't forget that one boot probably won't work well with all horses. The splint boots I use on young horses rubbed the hair off the my Arabians tendons, I guess he has more action in the pasterns than the others.
Good day,
Alden
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Member:
Prakashb
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 29, 2006 - 2:18 pm:
Thanks, how tightly or loosely do you put them on?
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Member:
Alden
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Posted on Wednesday, Mar 29, 2006 - 5:40 pm:
The leg protection I use I put on just tight enough they won't slip down. The only thing I can think of right now that I put on loose is bell boots.
Good day,
Alden
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Member:
Cpacer
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Posted on Thursday, Mar 30, 2006 - 1:59 pm:
Are boots used to protect internal stuff or to protect against external stuff? I'm just curious since I mostly trail ride, a lot, and I see people using them all the time but never considered them for my horse. Just wondering who/why/how/when they're necessary?
Is NATRC a competitive trail riding organization?
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Member:
Alden
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Posted on Friday, Mar 31, 2006 - 9:33 pm:
I don't think there's any proof that sport boots provide internal support. Except for splint boots, they prevent splints from being struck causing swelling.
If the trail is extremely rough or the horse is young then I'll use a boot to protect the leg from rocks. I don't normally use a boot on the older horses, not even when I'm guiding in the Rockies.
NATRC is the North American Trail Riding Conference https://www.natrc.org/. The competitive rides are 25-50 miles over two days, both the rider and the horse are scored. I enjoy NATRC a lot more than Endurance riding.
Good day,
Alden
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Member:
Cpacer
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Posted on Monday, Apr 3, 2006 - 2:55 pm:
Thanks for your answer, it was a good one. I'll checkout the site you mention too. I ride with a lady that does competitive trail riding and she's been trying to get my interest sparked. Most things with the word competition in it scare me, but it just might be fun! Do you have to have special gear or is it pretty open as far as attire and tack goes?
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Alden
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Posted on Monday, Apr 3, 2006 - 9:06 pm:
No special tack needed, like I mentioned before nothing can cover the coronet band. They look for marks suggesting interfering and score accordingly.
You'll probably like it, my experience was nobody cared if your weren't serious about competing. I'd say a good half the people riding were just there for the trail ride and spent most their time riding in groups chatting and BS'ing 
One important thing is your horse must tie well, he'll have to stay tied to the trailer overnight. Camping and caring for your horse after the ride is part of the score.
If I can help in anything else just yell. Good luck.
Good day,
Alden
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