While Hunter wellies have always been a must-have for wearing out and about, Hunter’s new Balmoral Equestrian Neoprene boot has been designed specifically to meet the needs of all equestrians, both in and out of the saddle. No longer do you need a separate pair of boots for riding — simply rinse off your Balmoral boots and you are ready to go!
These waterpoof boots combine a rubber foot, designed to withstand the powerful acids and alkalis found in horse urine and droppings, with a neoprene leg for protection and warmth, while offering excellent foot support and ankle flexibility for comfort both around the yard and while in the saddle.
Hand constructed from individual parts, the innovative boots have a technical Airmesh lining — thousands of microscopic filaments enable air to flow continuously throughout its surface, to help keep the foot comfortable. Combined with the neoprene upper and rubber foot, this technology makes the boots comfortable for use all year round.
The boots are constructed with classic Hunter design features, the riding sole has a metal shank for stability, reinforcement to the inside leg and an elasticated leg opening for a snug fit. A heel kick-spur makes it easy to remove the boots and two durable reflectors on the back of the leg increase visibility in low light for safer hacking in poor weather conditions.
The Balmoral Equestrian Neoprene boot is available in sizes 3-9 in a choice of black or brown and costs around £89.
‘Me and My Hunters’ photo competition
Horse & Hound is exclusively giving away five pairs of Balmoral Equestrian Neoprene boots from Hunter. For a chance to win, email your most iconic picture of yourself wearing a pair of Hunter wellies to hheditor@ipcmedia.com.
Each week for five weeks, starting Friday 11 May 2012, we will publish a selection of readers’ photos in an H&H facebook album and invite readers to ‘like’ their favourite. At the end of each week an H&H panel will choose their favourite to win a pair of boots. There are five chances to win, so if you aren’t lucky first time, try sending another photo. Submissions made after Thursday 7 June 2012 will not be considered.
Competition terms and conditions
IPC Media Ltd., publisher of Horse & Hound will collect your personal information solely to process your competition entry. Competition details form part of these terms and conditions. Entry is open to residents of the UK, except employees (and their families) of IPC Media, its printers and agents, the suppliers of the prizes and any other companies associated with the competitions. The entrant(s) must be aged 18 or over. Proof of identity and age may be required. Use of a false name or address will result in disqualification.All entries must be made directly by the person entering the competition. Entries made online using methods generated by a script, macro or the use of automated devices will be void. No responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, delayed or corrupted, or due to computer error in transit. The prizes are as stated, are not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The winner(s) is (are) responsible for expenses and arrangements not specifically included in the prizes, including any necessary travel documents, passports and visas. Prizes are subject to availability and the prize suppliers’ terms and conditions. The promoters reserve the right to amend or alter the terms of competitions and reject entries from entrants not entering into the spirit of the competition. In the event of a prize being unavailable, the promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. The winner(s) agree(s) to the use of their name, photograph and disclosure of county of residence and will co-operate with any other reasonable requests by IPC relating to any post-winning publicity. Unless stated otherwise the winner(s) will be drawn at random from all correct entries received by the closing date stated within the promotional material. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the winner(s). If the winner(s) cannot be contacted, or are unable to comply with these terms and conditions, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to the next eligible entrant drawn at random, or in the event that the promotion is being judged the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to the runner(s)-up selected by the same judges. Confirmation of the prize will also be made in writing to the winner(s). Failure to respond and/or provide an address for delivery, or failure to meet the eligibility requirements may result in forfeiture of the prize. Where applicable, the decision of the judges is final based on the criteria set out in the promotion and no correspondence will be entered into over this decision. Competitions may be modified or withdrawn at any time. The provider of the prize is specified within the promotional material. The Promoter is IPC Media Limited, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU. In the event of a discrepancy between these standard terms and conditions and the details in the promotional material, the details of the promotional material shall prevail. A list of winners will be available by writing into the publisher of the magazine or website at the Promoter’s address no earlier than six weeks (unless otherwise stated) after the close of the competition. Only the surname and county of the winners will be disclosed.
