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Re: [RC] ???sports boots??? - heidi

The question asked: "Do most endurance riders use sports boots, and if
so, what type? Why or why not?"

I would say most do not. Many use some sort of splint or interference
boot, to protect the legs from impact injuries. But true, "Sports boots"
, such as those that Pro. Choice make are not that common on rides.
Personally, I try to avoid the need for boots if possible, but some
horses seem to have a tendency to hit themselves, and may benefit from
some sort of protection.

Ditto the above, and I would add that the reason for wanting as little on
the legs as possible is heat buildup.

With regard to the Sports Boots specifically, even the manufacturers agree
that they loosen slightly with wear, and that after the first 10 or 15
minutes, they are sufficiently loose that they no longer provide the
support that they are designed to provide, unless you readjust them.  They
are much more applicable to short-duration sports such as racing, jumping,
cutting, etc.

Heidi



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