Sep. 15, 2009
Breaking in English Boots
Posted in EquipmentForHorseAndRider
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I received another question from Felicia. Q: I've got a pair of beautiful tall field boots that are horrific to jump in (2 stiff). What the easiest and fastest way to break them in out of the saddle? (I hate bothering my mounts when I'm riding them with those boots on!) Just wearing them around the house or outside? A: There are many different opinions to breaking in boots. Some people say to vacuum the whole house with them on because vacuuming requires all the bending that riding does. Others say to stretch them by putting the ball of your foot on a stair and press your heels down. Some people say (I wouldn't do this) that they showered in their boots and it solved their problem. Others say to wear them around the house with thick socks. One person used silicon on their boots and then washed their horse, so their boots would get wet/rinse. Another person said they tape their ankles when they wear them around the house for a few hours a day. Whatever you do, let me know what works! I've always put up with blisters on my heels and ankles by just wearing them until they fit! =) I think the tape on the ankles sounds like it would work, or the stretching on the stair or by vacuuming. =) Good luck! Thanks, Mandy |
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Posted by Felicia