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     Christopher Priestley Member Username: Chrispriestley Post Number: 8 Registered: 04-2008 |
To be fair, 500kg may be less than a horse, but a horse will only use one foot so it shouldn't be much more than 150kg from one foot. I suppose steel toecaps, like anything, come in different designs - some more effective than others. On balance, I think it is safer to wear steelies than not. It probably protects the toes effectively for most accidents. And I do always try to keep my feet out of the way out of good practice. Safety devices do not replace common sense, but rather prevent or mitigate injury should things actually go wrong. I wear them when I backstep in competitions as they are sturdy boots that protect my feet and ankles and have a good grip. They are also, nominally, waterproof. | ||
| Louise McCutcheon Member Username: Louisemcc Post Number: 11 Registered: 03-2007 |
To continue a point made by Daniel Snow on the body protector thread: Steel toe cap boots are not allowed on our yard. Most boots are rated to 500kg, considerably less than your average horse. Having watched a friend get a crushed steel toe cap cut out of her foot after a horse stood on her, I would never recommend these around horses. Learn to keep your feet out of the way! |