From: patty@alpha.larc.nasa.gov (Patty Howell)
Newsgroups: rec.equestrian
Subject: Re: Riding Boot Suggestions?
Date: 11 Jan 1993 21:24:36 GMT
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In article <1imr7dINNaij@ni.umd.edu> floyd@ni.umd.edu (Jim Matthews) writes:
>
>I am interested in buying a pair of short leather riding boots and I was
>wondering if anybody out there could suggest a good type of boot, and the
>names of catalogs to order from.  I've looked in the local stores, and the main
>types I've seen are the Thinsulate type for about $130.  Is that what I should
>expect to pay?  Is that the kind of boot I should be looking for?
>
>Any leads on catalog names and types of riding boots would be much
>appreciated!
>					Stephanie (using Jim's account)
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Stephanie,

I just got throught with a major net query about boots, although I
was looking specifically for tall dress boots for short people with
fat calves. Anyway, below is the compiled information, including some
addresses for tack shops. The MINIMUM dress boot I found was $89.00

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Thank you all so much for your help re my boot problem. Several people
asked for a summary, so here it is. I think I got everything :)

Also included is general advice on clothing that was posted
(not specifically about boots, but definitely helpful information in general)


Boots (all $ amounts guestimates)
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Elan (same boot as the Grand Prix) inconsistent width sizes 
     height: medium $250 range
Effingham (Bond) makes a wider calved boot, although they're not as nice a
          boot as Dehner or Elan. height: Tall
          $150-$170
Marlboros (source: Millers) come w/ xwide calf sizes $100-$125
Service Grand Prix
DevonAire (semi-custom option) height: shortest
           carried by Wiese Vet Supply $100 range 1-800-869-4373
Bond (semi-custom option)
Dehner (custom) $500

Current prices for second hand boots (aka: how to sell those custom
boots you paid a fortune for): unknown

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Suggested Sources:

       Miller's
       235 Murray Hill Parkway
       East Rutherford, NJ 07073-2114
       (800)553-7655

       Dover Saddlery  
       Wellesley, MA 
       (800)989-1500 

       Dressage Extensions
       27501 Cumberland Road
       Bear Valley Springs, CA 93561
       (800)541-3708

       State Line Tack Shop
	(NJ.....awaiting address & phone)
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Local tack shop recommended that carries both
DevonAire and Bond boots. 

Glastonbury Tack Shop
2671 Main Street
Glastonbury CT 06033
203-633-8565
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Local leather repair shop highly recommended
 Hillsboro NC, Rocking B saddle shop.  He is a great
leather man, saddles and all, ph 919-732-7453.  

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CLOTHING 
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(better fit for short rider)
Pikeur (breeches: good hip room)
Tailored Sportsmen (breeches)
Miller's (breeches: come in 3 lengths)
Grand Prix coats (more shoulder room w/ shorter sleeves)
Catherine Reed shirts 

Or for the custom tailored avenue:
Material/patterns/buttons etc: 
        SUITABILITY
        1355 West 89th Street
        Cleveland, OH  44102

        The Rain Shed (excellent source if you make horse blankets!)
        (503) 753-8900
        707 NW 11th, Corvalis, OR  97330
        $1.00 (well worth it!) for the cataolg

        Fields Fabric
        (800) 67ULTRA or (616) 455-4570
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