tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post4817974231721113847..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Equiheels: I'm not impressedStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-63414069313510063422010-06-25T18:49:39.442-04:002010-06-25T18:49:39.442-04:00I actually know quite a few people who use EquiHee...I actually know quite a few people who use EquiHeels. Most riders don't want to talk about it because they want to keep their competitive edge. But they do help. They are a quick fix for sure, and don't replace hard work.<br /><br />Like some other commenter said, people have been doing this for years.<br /><br />I checked out http://www.EquiHeels.com and it looks like they have a few Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-70365208442509723742009-03-01T23:28:00.000-05:002009-03-01T23:28:00.000-05:00I agree with SolitaireMare, it takes time to learn...I agree with SolitaireMare, it takes time to learn to ride, and even when you think you've got it you have a long way to go. ;) <BR/><BR/>This product is ridiculous and it needs to be stopped before someone gets seriously hurt and sued. I'm also not impressed by gadgetry.Ashley Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335429799618313900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-17156017473664086322009-02-28T20:55:00.000-05:002009-02-28T20:55:00.000-05:00Goodness me, whatever next? Are we going to see pe...Goodness me, whatever next? Are we going to see people having 'heel implants' surgically inserted into their feet??Equinspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453367345832425737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-52503196467862459432009-02-28T10:53:00.000-05:002009-02-28T10:53:00.000-05:00JME I totally agree. The intent of heel down is sa...JME I totally agree. The intent of heel down is safety, and if you exaggerate too much you end up with a forced, inflexible leg. I think ankles are suppose to absorb shock, yes? Why not just let people have the degree of heel down that is appropriate to their conformation, and let it go....Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-58572548502481635592009-02-28T10:39:00.000-05:002009-02-28T10:39:00.000-05:00oooh, i like halt near x's idea of a parody site!t...oooh, i like halt near x's idea of a parody site!<BR/><BR/>there have just been too many weird riding gadgets over the years. remember the one that makes you arch your back? equitation riders are already artificially contorted into ridiculous, purposeless positions for the sake of ribbons... it's almost like a contest to see who can be posed the most ridiculously! <BR/><BR/>if you've seen the jmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295140724737185132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-22078855786637387162009-02-27T17:28:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:28:00.000-05:00Pitch a few riders off over a fence because of the...Pitch a few riders off over a fence because of them and maybe someone will sue? <BR/><BR/>Wish people would realize how long it takes to learn to ride well instead. *sigh*Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-67443134714181259222009-02-27T12:14:00.000-05:002009-02-27T12:14:00.000-05:00I sure *wish* they had an Easy button for riding.....I sure *wish* they had an Easy button for riding..;)<BR/><BR/>But this is not it! I can't imagine trying to ride with them, my legs would be flopping all over the place.manymisadventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269126419483167938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-65836183234988511512009-02-27T11:37:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:37:00.000-05:00This product seems like some other silly things th...This product seems like some other silly things that people would only use in the show ring. No offense to people who enjoy showing, but I find that the judging extremely subjective and encouraging to tricks like Equiheels. What is scary is they recommend them for jumpers. It seems you'd really want a secure seat for that, plus you're being judged on performance and not a vague set of criteria.Emily Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634215115003730720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-43565065855673179272009-02-27T11:00:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:00:00.000-05:00Anon, that's interesting! I can't believe it's tha...Anon, that's interesting! I can't believe it's that widespread! I grew up riding at a hunter barn with a lot of eq kids -- Stacia Klein (now Madden) rode there, for one. Granted it was a while ago (70s) but no one did it then to my knowledge, not so much because they wouldn't if they needed to, but because they didn't need to. If you have to stuff your heels to mimic proper equitation you Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-61767117800590161592009-02-27T10:43:00.000-05:002009-02-27T10:43:00.000-05:00Hunter eq riders have been stuffing their heels wi...Hunter eq riders have been stuffing their heels with various materials for years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-15525660622018163172009-02-27T10:20:00.000-05:002009-02-27T10:20:00.000-05:00Those are just wrong. And saying that no one would...Those are just wrong. And saying that no one would even notice them? I was wondering what was wrong with their legs until I read what you posted. And judges don't see it? Right...Malaureehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567556763431288523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-2875644408396880142009-02-27T09:13:00.000-05:002009-02-27T09:13:00.000-05:00When I got my new tall boots I just wrapped my hee...When I got my new tall boots I just wrapped my heel with a maxipad. My anklebones would get horrible blisters otherwise. And these boots fit great!Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-12445345731349460492009-02-27T08:28:00.000-05:002009-02-27T08:28:00.000-05:00Beval Saddlery has been selling these:http://www.b...Beval Saddlery has been selling these:<BR/><BR/>http://www.beval.com/Products/Heel-Lifts-12/6180000.aspx<BR/><BR/>For years. But they are supposed to just help lift your heel above the seam line until new boots are broken in. Then you remove them. <BR/><BR/>The intended purpose of this gadget is just wrong. When are people going to learn that this is a sport that takes TIME to perfect and even SolitaireMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573053727692879169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-53706645454225452352009-02-27T01:49:00.000-05:002009-02-27T01:49:00.000-05:00I second your opinion Stacy! Good job outting the...I second your opinion Stacy! Good job outting the little buggers.wilsonchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085470527006328839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-85343117004882712982009-02-27T00:56:00.000-05:002009-02-27T00:56:00.000-05:00Hi!Looklike the maker don't do their research.Wish...Hi!<BR/>Looklike the maker don't do their research.<BR/>Wish they can answer your question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-80769276832329715532009-02-27T00:34:00.000-05:002009-02-27T00:34:00.000-05:00Are you sure it's a real product and not a parody?...Are you sure it's a real product and not a parody? Because if it's real, whoever picked out the photos for the website needs to be fired.<BR/><BR/>And if it's real, that site is just begging for a parody site. It wouldn't take much work at all...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com