Westropp Neoprene Brushing Boots

Advantages: Selection of sizes, Cheap.
Disadvantages: Fall down, Nylon straps can stretch.

...I bought these boots about three years ago after reading about them in 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 out quite alot and these were a must have buy. 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... Read review

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Advantages: Protect knees in the event of a fall.
Disadvantages: Most of the time unnecessary.

...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. * * * * * * * * I find the Westropp Dual Density Knee Boots to be quality and hardwearing. Compared to some, the strike pad offers great protection. I always think with softer strike pads, they will still offer protection but, if half a tonne of horse suddenly falls on their knees, a harder strike pad will offer more protection. I find the buckles as well as the velcro a bit fiddly to put on. I have... Read review

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Advantages: Long Lasting, Variety of colours, not too expensive
Disadvantages: Colours can fade

...Ever since I have been involved with horses, I have noticed that most people have used Woof brushing boots, which are also known as Club boots. Although they don't look like anything special they are actually very good. When I brought my own horse, I automatically brought these boots because they had been recommended to me so many times. These boots are designed for general riding, so they are perfect for hacking, schooling, jumping, lunging etc. However they are not tough enough to provide protection on the cross-county course. They come is three different sizes which are size 1, 2 and 3. As a rule go for one size for the front legs and the next size up for the back legs. The boots are quite stiff to put on when they are new, but this gets better when they have been worn for a few times. My horse brushes quite badly with her... Read review

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