Advantages: Protect knees in the event of a fall. Disadvantages: Most of the time unnecessary.
...This review is about Westropp Dual Density Knee Boots. What are Knee Boots?
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Knee boots are used to protect the horses knee. There are several types available, the pads are quite hard on some and a bit softer on others. They are basically a large pad designed to cover the knee. it is attached with one stap above and one strap underneath. When are Knee Boots used?
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Knee boots ... ...surface. Westropp Dual Density Knee Boots.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Westropp Dual Density Knee Boots are available in black in pony, cob or full size. They are priced at around £19.99. They are constructed from dual density neoprene bound with PVC padding. The strike pad on the knee boot is quite robust, offering great protection. The knee boot fastens with velcro and buckles for extra security. My Verdict. * * * * ...
spottydog2 23.06.2007
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Advantages: Selection of sizes, Cheap. Disadvantages: Fall down, Nylon straps can stretch.
...one of the horse magazines. Westropp has been going for years so they are a reputable company.
My horse is a 16.2hh TB x so I went along to my saddlers and bought a pair in the Large size.
Fitting them was easy and the clip buckles are easy to use. What first attracted me to them was that they were made of neoprene bound with PVC padding which I thought was good for the horse as some of the leather knee boots can be quite hard and stiff.
I hack ... ...For the first time I ensured the boots were properly fastened and in the right place which wasnt a problem.
However half way into the ride I discovered that one of the knee boots had fallen down, luckily we had stopped and another rider had alerted me.
I put the boot back up but yet again 10 minutes later it fell down, I decided to take both of them off and he could go without.
On my next ride I put the boots on again and a bit tighter just incase ...
sweetpea_sweetpea 07.06.2008
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