20/11/2018
“Muck Boots Review”
Author: Annalise Wagner
When it comes to the sport of Equestrianism; I believe it is safe to say that for the average rider, only 15% of the work and time with horses is actually spent in the saddle.
Behind every great horse and rider team, there are the countless hours mucking out stables, grooming, washing, tacking up, cleaning tack, bathing horses, mixing feed, feeding and so forth.
Generally speaking; nice, and usually quite expensive leather riding boots isn’t a great choice for the daily errands as leather needs to be looked after and water, mud and other grime can add to the wear and tear of the boots.
I know personally for myself, I put a concentrated effort into maintaining my Petrie tall boots, and would not put them at risk by wearing them throughout all my stable jobs!
For these reasons, it is absolutely paramount to have appropriate footwear for the Equestrian to use throughout the day that is comfortable, waterproof and hard wearing with a grippy tread and good foot support.
But with the expectations so high, is it possible to find such a boot?
Allow me to introduce you to Muck Boot Company!
You have most likely heard of Muck Boot Company through Meghan Markle when she rocked the Reign Tall Boot during the Royal Tour this year, but don’t be fooled, Muck Boots are not just for royals!
When first opening the box encasing my ‘Reign Supreme’ boots, I instantly noticed the quality of the overall boot. They were hard wearing solid boots, yet beautiful and stylish, everything I want in a piece of footwear I would be wearing around the place!. I absolutely adore the knit design too, which I must admit I questioned “How could that be waterproof” and “It must stain easily” when ordering, however was greatly surprised to see that it is in fact waterproof and they dont stain either.
Muck Boots are super easy to clean! All you need to do is grab any old hose, attach to your tap and hose them down, leaving them looking brand new every single time, regardless how filthy they were to start with.
I “ran a muck” in the boots for the next few weeks, testing them throughout all my equestrian jobs and chores, even taking them to a show with fantastic results! They are so comfortable, grippy and get compliments everywhere I go.
The coolest part about my ‘Reign Supreme’ Muck Boots is that you CAN ride in them! They even have a little stopper to hold your spur up if you need to attach spurs to them! Muck Boot Company really has thought of everything.
Whilst the price tag is a bit hefty, I can honestly say they are worth every dollar!
So finally, can I recommend Muck Boot Company as the ultimate equestrian boot?
Answer is a massive YES! These boots are perfect for every job around the stable, and easy to maintain and clean, all whilst being a gumboot you can actually ride in. I will never use any other brand of Gum Boots again!
You can purchase your Muck Boots here!
https://www.muckbootcompany.com/
