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LexxLizz

LexxLizz

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This might be in the wrong place:
I was just wondering if anyone can suggest to me a reasonably priced pair of WARM, COMFY riding boots?
In this weather my wellies and/or jodh boots just aren't keeping my tootsies warm no matter how many pairs of socks I chuck on!
Also, riding jackets/waterproofs/coats which are warm but lightweight. Again, reasonably priced?

I don't mind paying that little bit more so long as they do the job :smile:
 
I've recently purchased a set of Mark Todd Cook Winter riding boots...they have been fab, keeping my toes warm and cost £50.

For yard boots I def recommend Muck Co muckers, they are fab, had them three years now and still no signs of wear :)

Riding coat wise, I still live my Just Togs winter coat which I bought last year for only £30, it's been fab, keeps me dry and warm and is designed to be ridden in :)
 
Sorry to hijack, but on a simelar theme can anyone recomend long riding boots with toe protection that don't cost more than my annual holiday ie not equitech? OH is throwing a wiggy looking at my bruised big toe. (not Cracker, someone elses hoss)

Also I have Tesco heavy duty jods, nice and thick and quite warm, about £18 I think, if its really cold I bung on a pair of leggings underneath (sexy) and apparently Asda are doing thermal undies at a very reasonable cost according to my mum who offered me them for Christmas.
 
I wear thermals - get yourself a pair of heat hugger socks.
I struggle with keeping my butt warm. Doesn't matter that i wear thermal trousers underneath, I still get very cold back there - any suggestions - underwear, outerwear, longer jackets?!
 
Another vote here for Muck Boots, neoprene lined and do keep your feet warm.

As for clothing, i have some Mark Todd fleece lined water proof trousers .... and i`ve just recently bought an all in one laydees ski suit, and boy that has done the trick keeping me warm ... love it:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BNWT-New-..._Snowboarding_Clothing_LE&hash=item3a6d012c0d


and my daft hat:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250942916002?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


Might look a sight to behold but by heck i`m warm :biggrin:
 
Thanks everyone! I will look into the Muck co Muckers :D :D

And Juliecwuk I have no idea how you're found all of those bargains!! I can't find a pair of ANYTHING Mark Todd Cook for under £70! I need to be a better bargain hunter methinks! :happy:

Daisysp8, you did make me laugh :D who care's if you're warm!!!!
 
LexxLizz said:
Daisysp8, you did make me laugh :D who care's if you're warm!!!!
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:giggle:

Well thats is isn`t it, i just detest being cold lol .... There a few horsey folk i know who are now are getting into the ski gear for horsey winters .... Have a look on ebay for ski trousers and jackets :wink: ... warm and water proof and you can pick up second hand fairly cheaply.
 
I have a pair of ariat windermeres & am yet to suffer from cold toes thus year (and I have horrific circulation).

I'm wearing legging underneath my jods these days (cheapies from primark) and have a pair of salopettes I bought off eBay for £1 in summer for when the snow comes. I also have a pair of (shires maybe) overtrousers for riding in, they have a suede bum so stick you to the saddle and feel like you are wearing sleepingbags for your legs!

Jacket wise, I Have a cosy horsewear jacket, but if I was to buy something now I would get a ski jacket off eBay or from decathlon. I also fancy a big warm puffa type jacket that goes over my bum for yard work. Equestrian brands seem to be able to add £20 on any normal jacket, and who cares what it looks like, it's only gong to get covered in mud, slobbers, poo......the list goes on!
 
I love my Dublin Pinnacles and have toasty feet.

My muck boots were reat (and I rode in them too :redcarded::redface:) until they split on the ankle. Within the first year, tut tut
 
I adore my muck boots (they are pink!) - they are also the ONLY boots that will fit over my tree trunks!

KV unfortunately yes they are that price! Me and OH have a set and honestly wouldn't change them. They wear well and last!!
 
I bought muck boots off ebay, second hand but hardly used - cost me £25. Love them - though the grip on them is PANTS.

I wear them with a ski suit (kids from Decathlon last winter!!). I sometimes need a hat, and obv have gloves on - but I usually just wear my PJs under the ski suit - no need for layering :D
 
I have the wellies, the riding boots seem to have a better grip, but my boots on rubber mats are rubbish.
 
OH and I are have money to buy stuff - but older and prone to cold.

9 years ago in my first winter of hacking, our saddler recommended me their winter best seller - MOUNTAIN HORSE RIDER CLASSIC - hard toe, lace up, lined, and advised me to wear with them 2 pairs of socks - thin thermal and over them traditonal thick wool.

All proved so satisfactory both for winter yard work and riding that last year I kitted out OH just the same.

I would add however that leading a horse on ice or icy roads we need to take care in any of my boots. I dont even know if it is possible to make a boot with a sole which is safe to ride in (wont catch in stirrup) but will catch and grip on snow and ice.
 
I loved my Mountain Horse High Riders.. Warm and comfy :)

My favourite footwear are my Muckboots though! I love them :D
I had a pair of the Tays that lasted me nearly 6 years, and that was constant wear aswell. I have a pair of Derwents now that I got last year, and I found that the grips on them are alot better than the grips on the Tays.

Hope you find a pair that you like :)
 
Kis Vihar said:
YAY! There's a local (same country!!) stockist!

But damn!! Are they really £66 per pair!? That's what they are out here! :eek: That's for the 'Tay' boots. Can't see the other sites, internet is too rubbish!
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Yup, that's about the going rate BUT when you get them you'll understand why they are worth EVERY penny!

I had been raving about Muck Boots for yonks and our local farm store started selling the Esks in OH's size so I made him try a pair on so he could understand why I went on about them. He walked around and his face was incredulous "It's like walking on air..." he proclaimed :giggle:
 
Flipo's Mum said:
I wear thermals - get yourself a pair of heat hugger socks.
I struggle with keeping my butt warm. Doesn't matter that i wear thermal trousers underneath, I still get very cold back there - any suggestions - underwear, outerwear, longer jackets?!
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Dublin thermal overtrousers with full seat for riding. Currently reduce to £25 on Rideaway :wink:
 
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