| What are horseback riding boots? Horseback riding | | | | ankle lacing. They are generally a little stiffer than a |
| boots are made to be used for horseback riding. | | | | regular riding boot. Riders in a foxhunt or an event rider |
| Sounds simple enough, but you need to know the | | | | wears them. Show jumpers wear this type of boot as |
| different styles. Did you know that there are different | | | | well and are traditionally black. These boots are higher |
| kinds of boots for different types of riding? Historically | | | | on the outside of the knee to protect from injury. |
| the riding boot was supposed to be made with higher | | | | Horseback riding boots known, as "Paddock Boots" |
| heels to prevent the foot from slipping. The modern | | | | are ankle high and primarily used for pleasure riding and |
| riding boots have low heels although the cowboy boot | | | | every day use. Children for showing horses can also |
| has a somewhat higher heel than others do. Since you | | | | wear these boots. Both paddock boots and field boots |
| are now finding out that there are different kinds and | | | | have a double layer of leather at the toe of the boot. |
| styles of riding boots, then what boot is right for you? | | | | They have zippers and generally rounder toes and |
| There are horseback riding boots for show and | | | | there is still the traditional pull-on style. |
| pleasure riding. There are also taller boots, which come | | | | Horseback riding boots such as western or cowboy |
| up to just below the knee designed for field, dress and | | | | boots have been around forever and still widely used. |
| hunting. There is a standard for show apparel although | | | | They are traditionally made of leather but now there |
| depending on what type of show you and your horse | | | | are synthetic materials that are worn and can cost |
| are performing in that may vary. Riding boots can also | | | | thousands of dollars. The quality of leather can vary as |
| be worn and are worn by police especially mounted | | | | well as the hide used. There are western boots made |
| police but have been known to be worn by also | | | | of alligator, snake, ostrich and many other materials as |
| motorcycle police in some cases. | | | | well as the traditional cow hide. |
| Horseback riding boots such as the ones with ankle | | | | No matter what kind or style riding you might be, doing |
| lacing called field boots are great for shorter stirrups. | | | | horseback riding boots can make your ride more |
| These boots are used for jumping, jumping for show, | | | | comfortable and keep your feet from slipping from the |
| hunting fox and event jumping. They generally come in | | | | stirrups. Do some shopping around on what is offered |
| brown or black. The traditional hunt boot comes with a | | | | and check prices. You can get traditional or have |
| top cuff and usually has a tan cuff with a black boot. | | | | some custom made to your liking. There are also |
| The hunt boot is traditional, appropriate and used by | | | | specialty shops that cater to only boots and apparel |
| male riders. | | | | for riders and horses. |
| Horseback riding boots such as a dress boot have no | | | | |