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Shires Equi Boots

  • 24-01-2012 10:37am
    #1
    pmason
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭


    Hey all,
    Has anyone ever used these boots and if so how did you find them?

    Cheers!
    Pshires-equi-boot.jpg


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  • #2
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,636 ✭✭✭✭fits


    those are poultice boots I think? Is that what you want them for?

    If you want boots for riding in, I think there are far better options out there


  • #3
    pmason
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭pmason


    fits wrote: »
    those are poultice boots I think? Is that what you want them for?

    If you want boots for riding in, I think there are far better options out there



    Hi Fits
    I need boot to ride in. I just need them for short periods i.e. when loose a shoe. These Equi boots are seemingly used to ride!

    P


  • #4
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,636 ✭✭✭✭fits


    If its for a short period then that might be ok, but as far as I know, you get what you pay for with boots like that.

    I have heard good reports of these but have no personal experience of them. They can be got in UK.
    http://www.easycareinc.com/our_boots/easyboot_glove/Easyboot_glove.aspx


  • #5
    twomeys
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭twomeys


    Ok according to the Shires Catalogue these are the "original Equi-Boot in use for 30 years. For roadwork, medication, snow and everyday riding. Sizes Medium, Large, Hunter, Extra Large"

    The RRP on these is €25.99 and should be available in almost any tack shop in the country as shires have accounts with everyone!!! You probably wont find anyone who stocks them but it should only take a couple of days for your local shop to get them in. Page 217 of the catalogue by the way!!!

    Regards,

    Eoghan


  • #6
    pmason
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭pmason


    Yes I can get them alright but wondering if anyone has anything good to say about them or not?


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  • #7
    twomeys
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭twomeys


    Karen in the shop has used them and said there fine. There not as good as the Boa ones in the states but they are expensive and hard to get.

    Eoghan


  • #8
    mystika121
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭mystika121


    I wouldn't recommend them. I used them on a thin soled thoroughbred and found them difficult to fit, can rub the back of the heel and will fall off very easily and that's just when using them to cover the foot if he lost a shoe.

    I had bought them to ride in (walk only while the sole hardened up) but they fell off so easily whilst just leading the horse that I felt they would be far too dangerous to ride in as they may cause the horse to trip.


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