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Defensive Horsemanship Training
Equipment
Personal Equipment
A Film On Proper Footwear
Review
Recommended Head Gear
Other Recommendations
Equipment for the Horse
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
First Aid
Review
  • Wear boots with a substantial heel when riding to prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrup and getting hung up.

    • A slick sole is preferable, but a low-traction sole can be worn.

  • Cowboy boots are the best choice for riding because they were designed specifically for that purpose, but packer boots with a low-traction sole are also good and are often preferable for many Forest Service situations.

  • Never wear sneakers or tennis shoes.

Photo of a man with his foot up on a table displaying the heel on his packer boot.

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