Wellington boots and horseback riding???

Can you actually ride while wearing Wellington Boots????

Wellington boots and horseback riding???
You can, but they're big and clumsy. The safety issue is in the size of the foot; there is some concern that because the foot part of the boot is so big it could become stuck in the stirrup.
Reply:It will work ok but I would get some nice riding boots. Wellington's don't work very well.
Reply:Hmm... i have but usually only as a spare of the moment thing... like going for a bare back ride and i happen to be wearing my wellies at the time... i have a pair of there...


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Reply:I know I could by looking at them, but I don't want to. :)





I don't think they'd be comfy.
Reply:Well you could do but they are nowhere near as comfortable as riding boots. The tops tend to be so wide that they kind of flop about. Also they tend to be wide in the foot part so don't fit the stirrups as well. I don't know of any accident involving them but the local riding school banned them suddenly about 5 - 6 years ago and the only explanation given was "safety reasons" I never enquired further as it didn't actually affect me.
Reply:Aji said it, you CAN do it, but its not very fun.


also, if they are not up to your knee, don't jump with them! the lip of the boot can get stuck on your saddle flap and your boot will fall off/you leg will break.


it happened to someone i know, and it wasn't pleasant for her!
Reply:I don't know if you mean the big rubbery things or the rubber riding boots sold in tack catalogues. I use the rubber riding boots 'cause... they're comfortable, and they are waterproof if I have to wade through mud or water. I guess you could ride with the bulkier boot but I don't think you would be able to cue your horse as well.
Reply:yes for the first year or so . if you ride for more than once a week get riding boots as constantly wearing wellies can rub the horses side and its alot harder to get a decent riding position
Reply:Yes....rubber boots are not as fun to ride in because it is so much harder to get your heel down, but you can.
Reply:ive never tried riding in wellingtons, but i like Ariats the best. once they are broken in, they are rally nice to walk and ride in. ive ridden in them since i first started so i might just be used to them.





also the barn that i ride at doesnt like when the riders wear anything other than Ariats to ride (they heavily frown upon it)
Reply:lol, yeah! I had to borrow some in Ireland for our last XC ride because I left my riding boots at the previous stables. It took a few minutes to get used to, but then I totally forgot about them...they're not as comfortable, but you can definitely ride in them.
Reply:I rode in them for years. Not very comfortable, but you can.
Reply:You shouldn't, it is unsafe because the sole has more grip and no heel at the back- therefore there is more chance of getting your foot stuck in the stirrup.



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