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Rambo travel boots RRP £99.95 Colours Black/silver, charcoal/silver, navy/cream, black with diamante Sizes Pony, cob, horse For stockists horseware.com Fit These smart boots fit well and the wide velcro straps are quick and easy to use. The back boots came up slightly bigger than other boots tested, but it meant they covered all the vulnerable areas. Performance They offer good protection over the knee and hock area and wrap neatly around the leg. The boots were initially quite rigid, but softened after a couple of uses. They’ve washed well and are showing no signs of wear. Value for money These are expensive and while they’ve done the job well, there are others that have performed as well for less money. If money’s no object, these won’t let you down. Fit 0 1 2 3 4 5 Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value for money 0 1 2 3 4 5 Marks out of 15: 12 Bucas Freedom travel boots RRP £74.99 Colours Black/silver Sizes Pony — full size For stockists bucas.com Fit These boots are quite soft and flexible, which means they fit really well and wrap nicely around the leg. Performance The front boots are slightly longer than some of the other front boots in our test and they’re well padded to offer good protection. There are no scuff plates at the bottom of the boots — which is an area of high wear — but the rip-stop material is proving durable. Value for money A fair price for a well-fitting pair of boots that offer a good level of protection too. Fit 0 1 2 3 4 5 Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value for money 0 1 2 3 4 5 Marks out of 15: 13 WeatherBeeta wide tab long travel boots RRP £44.99 Colours Black/silver, navy/silver, navy/red/white, red/navy Sizes Pony — full size For stockists weatherbeeta.co.uk Fit The sizing of these boots isn’t generous. They’re shaped well though, and the wide velcro straps are easy to use and feel secure. The outer fabric seems hard-wearing and the boots are very soft on the inside and easy to fasten. Performance The length of these boots offers a good level of protection to the knee and hock. They’ve washed well and have kept their shape. Value for money Good value, but check the sizing will suit your horse’s legs as they do come up a little small. Fit 0 1 2 3 4 5 Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value for money 0 1 2 3 4 5 Marks out of 15: 12 114 your horse september 2018 www.yourhorse.co.uk
Gearguide Woof Wear travel boots RRP from £66 Colours Black/silver, navy/silver Sizes Pony, cob, full, heavy hunter For stockists woofwear.com Fit The hind boots fit really well, but the fronts are a little big width-wise. The big straps make them quick and easy to put on and remove. Initially they were quite stiff, but soon softened up. Performance These boots cover the legs well and don’t shift at all — even on a horse who gets impatient when the trailer isn’t moving. The scuff plates are a good addition and the boots have cleaned well with just a wipe over. Value for money These are very good value for a practical set of travel boots. They stay in place well and look smart too. Fit 0 1 2 3 4 5 Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value for money 0 1 2 3 4 5 Marks out of 15: 13.5 Protechmasta travel boots RRP £100 Colour Black Sizes Small pony — extra full To buy harryhall.com Fit These fit well width-wise, but could be a little taller, especially the hindboots — just to offer more coverage above the hock. They’re flexible and wrap around neatly. Performance The scuff plate at the bottom gives protection to the coronary band and the padding offers good protection. They also have a ceramic-infused lining that increases blood flow to help warm up your horse and relieve stress. The horse that tested these boots seemed freer, sooner, after wearing them. Value for money These may be expensive, but they work as a therapy boot too. Fit 0 1 2 3 4 5 Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value for money 0 1 2 3 4 5 Marks out of 15: 12.5 Mark Todd travel boots RRP from £65.99 Colours Navy, navy plaid, black, burgundy Sizes Cob or full, plus xsmall or pony in some colours For stockists marktoddcollection.co.uk Fit An excellent fit and long enough to cover the coronet band and the hock and knee. Quick to use with just three big Velcro straps. They stay securely in place without you having to over-tighten them. Performance The great fit means these boots offer a good level of protection to the vulnerable areas of the legs. The tough cordura nylon outer fabric is showing no signs of wear, just a few small marks on the scuff plates. Value for money At this price and with a free tail guard as standard, we highly recommend them. Fit 0 1 2 3 4 5 Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value for money 0 1 2 3 4 5 Marks out of 15: 15 ww winner www.yourhorse.co.uk september 2018 your horse 115
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