[Fox Glove]

There is a Leather Smith by me in Greensburg..

There are a few in VA I can get you the names for .
And yes they will do things via snail mail..
They have fourms you fill out , and you mark the boots..
It is very common, most of these people do hunt tops as well ..

I have heard very good things about Tally-ho..
Ask around on the boards and see what you can find out .

Come to PA for Dressage At Devon..
We can go shopping,the guy by me does
The yummiest chaps too!

Paula

[littlecelticpony]

Originally Posted by Fox Glove

There is a Leather Smith by me in Greensburg..

There are a few in VA I can get you the names for .
And yes they will do things via snail mail..
They have fourms you fill out , and you mark the boots..
It is very common, most of these people do hunt tops as well ..

I have heard very good things about Tally-ho..
Ask around on the boards and see what you can find out .

Come to PA for Dressage At Devon..
We can go shopping,the guy by me does
The yummiest chaps too!

Paula

Hmmmmmmm. Okay. But I bet I'm looking at several weeks wait-time, when it's all said and done, right? And school starts, uh....first week of September.

About the only thing I DON'T like about TallyHo boots is the lack of a swagger tab. But that's just cosmetic, anyway. I'd rather have boots that REALLY DID fit me, than ones that made me look like a fool, with some little flap of excess leather hanging off the top. Haha.

[Fox Glove]

I am sure they would be happy to
Add a Swagger for you Erica..

Ask them !
Check Horse and Rider..
Those boots are close to custom
And right off the shelf..

Can you use half chaps and paddocks
Till your boots come?

OOOooooOOOO
So , you got in I take it?
WOOOOOOTIES
*Does the happy dance*
I got the newer Classic II's
From Arait, it looks just like
I have high boots on!

Paula

[littlecelticpony]

Originally Posted by Fox Glove

I am sure they would be happy to
Add a Swagger for you Erica..

Ask them !
Check Horse and Rider..
Those boots are close to custom
And right off the shelf..

Can you use half chaps and paddocks
Till your boots come?

OOOooooOOOO
So , you got in I take it?
WOOOOOOTIES
*Does the happy dance*
I got the newer Classic II's
From Arait, it looks just like
I have high boots on!

Paula

Horse and Rider - all the boots are actually too big in the calf, for me. But they DID say they could do adjustments? I'll contact them and see what's up.

I HAVE THE CLASSIC II'S, TOO! I love them! Everyone compliments me on them, since they do look super nice. Mine are black.

I guess I'm kinda miffed that their half-chaps fit me fine, but they don't make a pair of boots to fit me? Ugh.

YES! I got in! Centenary College, wootski! Now I'm just waiting for the student loans to get worked out.
I think my coach for this semester will let us ride in half chaps. I know MOST of the trainers WON'T, however. Guess I'll find out!

[Fox Glove]

Congrats.
Good on ya Erica..

Your hard work paid off
And you richly deserve to go!

That chaps me as well..
I wonder how much of the
Market they lose!

I am happy for your good news..
I am sure they will understand
If you have to wait on boots..

You mean there are other colours
BESIDES black

Paula

[littlecelticpony]

Originally Posted by Fox Glove

You mean there are other colours
BESIDES black

WELL. No one in their right MIND would be seen in black. Boots OR a jacket, for that matter.

[Fox Glove]

I loff how you think

Paula

[Special_Edition]

if you can find any i suggest maybe trying semi-custom or custom boots? They can get expensive tho, but if you are showing and using them a lot it might be worth it.

Here are some places i found off the web that made some...

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product...t+Order+Form_E_

http://www.vogelboots.com/product_de...ategory_idno=4

http://www.elresero.com/sitio/main.asp?secc=36&id=144

http://www.horseworld.ca/shop.htm# (if u go under rider apparel -tall boots you will find the sergio grasso. Ive heird a lot of good feed back about these boots, definitly something to look at)

[GeM]

Haha, we are exact opposites. I couldn't for the life of me find a replacement for my xtall (22 inchs baby), slim 9.5 Effinghams. Fortunately, I got a pair on ebay, but they will never replace my beloved first pair. It's a sensitive subject.

Anywho, you could always go for a semi-custom. They cost less, and usually have a decent fit. I also wouldn't recommend buying boots and adding a zipper...I've seen that not work out so well a few times.

What about buying a pair of the Ariat ones and having them 'cut down' if they are too high. I've seen that done before...obviously not personally as I need my boots taller, but that could work.

So...the old ones can't be repaired? What brand were they?