Equus overreach boots: ‘basic, but easier to put on than I expected’ 4/10
I’d use these boots to turn the horse out in if I had had enough time to put them on.
Welcome to our group test of overreach boots. All of the overreach boots in this group test have been put through their paces by professional event rider Sam Jennings. Find out what she thought below
Official description
Equus overreach boots are manufactured in the UK using the highest quality rubber. The high rubber content allows the boots to stretch over the horse’s hoof, making fitting and removal easy. The quality of the materials also ensures that the boots are durable and give lasting protection. Available in pairs in black, in sizes medium, large or extra-large.
First impressions
These are a very basic pair of pull-on rubber overreach boots.
Overview of performance
They have advanced the rubber from previous years and whereas before we used to have to soak the rubber in warm water before we could pull them on, we didn’t have to with these boots. They were much easier to put on than I thought they would be, but you need a patient horse who will stand while you put them on.
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They came up a little bit bigger than expected, but they stayed on and didn’t split. I wouldn’t go cross-country in them because they offer limited protection. I’d use them for turning horses out in the field.
They have a place in the market and the good thing about the rubber ones are that they won’t absorb water and they are easy to clean — they don’t have to go in the washing machine.
Sam’s likes and dislikes
They have no added protection at the top, so if you leave them on for prolonged periods and they continue to rotate on the hoof there is a risk they might rub. They fit well over the hoof and they sit down nice and low to cover the hoof.
Verdict
I’d use these boots to turn the horse out in if I had had enough time to put them on.
Sam Jennings is a professional event rider who started her eventing career in 1999 as a young rider and was shortlisted for the British team that year. Based at her friendly and professional yard in Kent, Sam regularly competes a range of horses from intro to four-star level, as well as providing clinics and training. As a member of the H&H product testing team, Sam is very thorough when reviewing products and is great at assessing the finer details you might not have considered.