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Location: Southern Michigan | My Cowboy Boots are the perfect height to match the bottom of my stirrup fenders and the catch all the time while riding.
I'm very active with riding with my calves so it's always throwing me off timing because I have to try and get it undone and my ques aren't a smooth as I'd like because of it.
I think there has always been some issues, but much worse with my new saddle I've noticed. I have 2 Ammerman's. The current one is a used trophy saddle(happens to be exact measurements me n my mare need), so I don't really want to replace the stirrup leathers because they are so comfy broken in.
What can I do? Get Taller Boots?? I currently ride in Ariat Quickdraws. I believe are 11". |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Queenie07 - 2015-05-28 5:03 PM My Cowboy Boots are the perfect height to match the bottom of my stirrup fenders and the catch all the time while riding. I'm very active with riding with my calves so it's always throwing me off timing because I have to try and get it undone and my ques aren't a smooth as I'd like because of it. I think there has always been some issues, but much worse with my new saddle I've noticed. I have 2 Ammerman's. The current one is a used trophy saddle(happens to be exact measurements me n my mare need), so I don't really want to replace the stirrup leathers because they are so comfy broken in. What can I do? Get Taller Boots?? I currently ride in Ariat Quickdraws. I believe are 11".
You need to pull your fenders down more, go to the top of your fenders under your jockeys and pull and slide your fenders down so that the botton will be lower and wont catch the top of your boots. Its kind of hard to explain how to do this, maybe someone will explain it better, LOl.. |
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Location: Southern Michigan | I've tried that, both ways actually and they didn't move very well let alone stayed. I'll try it again tonight. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Queenie07 - 2015-05-28 5:11 PM I've tried that, both ways actually and they didn't move very well let alone stayed. I'll try it again tonight.
Some leathers are stiffer, I had a saddle at one time that when I did adjust my fenders it would work its way back to the place I didnt want it to go. Is the leather dry if so maybe oil it some to see if that will help. |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | I just got new boots and I'm having this same problem. But it's only my right one that catches |
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| Buy longer jeans so they stay down over the tops of your boots. When your pants are too short, they'll hike up over your boots.
I wear a 32 inch length to walk around in for everyday jeans. For riding I either buy 35s or 37 inch length. |
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Location: on my horse | This is the exact reason i live in 16" top buckaroo boots now  I'm sure I would have been fine with 11 or 13" tops but go big or go home lol |
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| I've never understood why people wander around with their pants tucked in. I only do that in mudboots when it's soggy! It's a personal preference...just one that I won't participate in! My boots are for function, not flash.
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| If I wear a shorter topped boot, it will catch. That is why I now only wear boots with a 13" top. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | The new lower topped boots weren't made for riding...they were made for two stepping and Ariat is now owned by the same people that own the Gap and Old Navy so the quality has left the building. Sad...I loved their boots when the original owners had it and IMO..they have become junk. |
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| When you let your stirrups out you have to pull the fenders down so that the bottom of the fender is just above the stirrup. If you undo the hobble above the stirrup, lift up the jockey and then pull it is a little easier. I have one saddle that is possessed by the devil and it will move back up to where it was and I have to unbuckle the hobble above the stirrup, and pull it out every time I ride. It is a pain. I wear those short top Justin Gypsies. If the saddle is adjusted properly they do not get caught. Some of us do not like and tall tops and don't dance so our choice is the short topped boot. |
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Location: Austin, Texas, where it can get really weird!! | Nevertooold - 2015-05-29 8:34 PM
The new lower topped boots weren't made for riding...they were made for two stepping and Ariat is now owned by the same people that own the Gap and Old Navy so the quality has left the building. Sad...I loved their boots when the original owners had it and IMO..they have become junk.
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Location: Stephenville, TX | You can try pulling your fenders up higher or down further (oil them or wet them down some if you can't get them to slide or they won't stay). Or buy taller boots (I had the same problem with 11" tops, so I always buy taller boots now). Or you can try wrapping up your boot tops like the roughies do so they fit tighter on your leg and won't gap open and catch the fender. I used to do the wrap trick and it's kind of a pain, so I just quit riding in those short boots and got some taller ones LOL!
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| kewlcowgurl - 2015-05-30 10:22 AM
Nevertooold - 2015-05-29 8:34 PM
The new lower topped boots weren't made for riding...they were made for two stepping and Ariat is now owned by the same people that own the Gap and Old Navy so the quality has left the building. Sad...I loved their boots when the original owners had it and IMO..they have become junk.
Amen ist not the same
Boots for dancing have leather soles so you can slide. The short top boots that I have come with a thick rubber sole. |
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Location: Phoenix | My double J saddle had stirrup leathers that wouldn't adjust and I had SOOO much space between the stirrup and the forced part of the fender. Half the reason I sold it! I don't have an issue as long as my jeans are over my boots. I wear Ariat Tombstones |
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| Queenie07 - 2015-05-28 5:03 PM
My Cowboy Boots are the perfect height to match the bottom of my stirrup fenders and the catch all the time while riding.
I'm very active with riding with my calves so it's always throwing me off timing because I have to try and get it undone and my ques aren't a smooth as I'd like because of it.
I think there has always been some issues, but much worse with my new saddle I've noticed. I have 2 Ammerman's. The current one is a used trophy saddle(happens to be exact measurements me n my mare need), so I don't really want to replace the stirrup leathers because they are so comfy broken in.
What can I do? Get Taller Boots?? I currently ride in Ariat Quickdraws. I believe are 11".
Ugh this just started happening to me, and I prolly look really awkward, fixing it. I even wear my jeans on the outside of my boots! It's just the right boot. I have found wearing tighter jeans on the outside of your boots helps some. I used to think Ariats are junk until I got my Ariat Rancheros. Best boots I've ever owned!! I ride in Justin Gypsy's always have, and I'm starting to hate them, I get a new pair every year because I live in them. My latest pair is junk!
Dumb question.... Can everybody pick up their stirrups while loping or do I just have an odd talent? I do it all the time, and even have a video of a barrel run when I lost both stirrups and picked them back up in between barrels lol
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| IowaCanChaser - 2015-05-30 9:17 PM
Queenie07 - 2015-05-28 5:03 PM
My Cowboy Boots are the perfect height to match the bottom of my stirrup fenders and the catch all the time while riding.
I'm very active with riding with my calves so it's always throwing me off timing because I have to try and get it undone and my ques aren't a smooth as I'd like because of it.
I think there has always been some issues, but much worse with my new saddle I've noticed. I have 2 Ammerman's. The current one is a used trophy saddle(happens to be exact measurements me n my mare need), so I don't really want to replace the stirrup leathers because they are so comfy broken in.
What can I do? Get Taller Boots?? I currently ride in Ariat Quickdraws. I believe are 11".
Ugh this just started happening to me, and I prolly look really awkward, fixing it. I even wear my jeans on the outside of my boots! It's just the right boot. I have found wearing tighter jeans on the outside of your boots helps some. I used to think Ariats are junk until I got my Ariat Rancheros. Best boots I've ever owned!! I ride in Justin Gypsy's always have, and I'm starting to hate them, I get a new pair every year because I live in them. My latest pair is junk!
Dumb question.... Can everybody pick up their stirrups while loping or do I just have an odd talent? I do it all the time, and even have a video of a barrel run when I lost both stirrups and picked them back up in between barrels lol
I can get my feet back in the stirrup but no I cannot reach down and pick them up. You do have a unique talent. |
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Location: Southern Michigan | I undid the keeper and slid them fenders down really hard this time and it actually stayed better this time, but definitely trying higher boots next time. I saw the rancheros by ariat and seriously considering them as my next pair of boots. Getting the fenders down and not to catch made a world of difference in my ride the other night, let's hope they stay down.
I do prefer to ride in longer jeans too but they still work their way up while riding. Gets very frustrating.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Queenie07 - 2015-05-31 3:56 PM I undid the keeper and slid them fenders down really hard this time and it actually stayed better this time, but definitely trying higher boots next time. I saw the rancheros by ariat and seriously considering them as my next pair of boots. Getting the fenders down and not to catch made a world of difference in my ride the other night, let's hope they stay down. I do prefer to ride in longer jeans too but they still work their way up while riding. Gets very frustrating.
Glad that fender is staying put for you, I cant ride in those short top boots either they do catch, so I ride alot in my Ariat hiking boots that has a heel on them. |
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| Queenie07 - 2015-05-31 3:56 PM
I undid the keeper and slid them fenders down really hard this time and it actually stayed better this time, but definitely trying higher boots next time. I saw the rancheros by ariat and seriously considering them as my next pair of boots. Getting the fenders down and not to catch made a world of difference in my ride the other night, let's hope they stay down.
I do prefer to ride in longer jeans too but they still work their way up while riding. Gets very frustrating.
Good. I find that the people who post pictures for saddle fit issues often have the stirrups adjusted improperly. Doesn't affect the saddle fit but it can cause problems. Like I said, I have one saddle that will not stay the way I put it. If I could figure out why I would fix it. Irritating |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | When Ariat first came out with their boots they were actually lace ups. They were butt ugly but they were so comfortable. I never had problems with my boots catching the fenders until they started the real short tops and it is very aggravating. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | streakysox - 2015-05-30 7:14 PM kewlcowgurl - 2015-05-30 10:22 AM Nevertooold - 2015-05-29 8:34 PM The new lower topped boots weren't made for riding...they were made for two stepping and Ariat is now owned by the same people that own the Gap and Old Navy so the quality has left the building. Sad...I loved their boots when the original owners had it and IMO..they have become junk. Amen ist not the same Boots for dancing have leather soles so you can slide. The short top boots that I have come with a thick rubber sole.
Well just shoot me...I should have said they are now more of a fashion statement then a riding boot. I have never worn real high top boots but I never had problems with catching my fenders until they came out with the shorter tops. The new low top Ariats are paper thin and don't last. I can remember when it was hard to wear a pair of boots out. Now your lucky if you get a year out of them..LOL
I have some of the original Twisted X boots that you can't wear out and they have now become junk. Very disappointing as I really loved their boots. Made in China equals Junk! |
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| Everyone around here rides in the short boots. I have big calves from riding horses and have to cut the tops to get them to go over my calves. I ride in those Ariat lace up things that look like hiking boots in the summer because they are cooler.
There have been a few girls that have somehow come off their horse. The boot got stuck or was banded in and their foot just came out of the boot. That probably would not happen with a taller boot. Those short boots are pretty popular around here.
Funny boot story ------- I went to a genealogy conference in Birmingham AL. One of the presenters was from Chicago. She was telling me that there were dancehalls in Chicago where everyone went to just dance. I don't think they even sold alcohol there. She told me about the boots she danced in and all I could think about was walking through the snow to get there. She said she NEVER wore them outside. She suggested that we find a place to go dancing. I don't think she could have stood the culture shock going to a local honkytonk. Needless to say, I told her we better skip that and concentrate on genes!ogy. |
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