| When it comes to safety in horse riding, boots come | | | | Western riding boots |
| second in importance only to the helmet. Horse riding | | | | These boots are also available as long and short |
| boots keep you comfortable, protect your feet when | | | | types. They are normally made of leather with a solid |
| around the yard and prevent the foot from slipping | | | | heel and sometimes have a decorative pattern on the |
| from the stirrups. A brief glimpse into the pages of | | | | calf area. Western boots are the ones that come up |
| horse riding history shows that these boots have | | | | to your calf. These are normally made of cowhide but |
| always been made with high heels for the purpose of | | | | occasionally materials like alligator or snakeskin are |
| preventing the foot from slipping. Nowadays, horse | | | | used. |
| riding boots are made in different styles and patterns | | | | When you buy horse riding boots |
| for different purposes. Boots for show and pleasure | | | | Check online shops first before you actually buy. This |
| are not the same as those for field and hunting. | | | | helps you to get familiar with the market and the range |
| Types of horse riding boots | | | | and cost of boots. Have a clear idea in your mind |
| There are various kinds of boots. Broadly speaking, | | | | about your favorite types of riding. There are specific |
| they are divided into two: English and Western boots. | | | | boots for specific purposes. As with other horse riding |
| English equestrian boots | | | | equipment, boots should also be bought that correctly |
| These boots are made with soft leather that is of high | | | | fit the rider. Correctly sized boots are safer for riding |
| quality. English boots are of different kinds like tall boots | | | | than ones that are too loose or too tight. Heels and |
| that come up to your knees and paddock boots that | | | | sole tread are important parts in horse riding boots. |
| come just above the ankle. The long ones are | | | | Hence, take special notice of both when you buy your |
| preferred in competitions. They come in different | | | | boots. |
| styles and look graceful with their curved top. Long | | | | Cleaning the horse riding boots |
| English boots are more stable and provide protection | | | | Cleaning of your boots should be done carefully and |
| to the lower leg when compared to short ones. Hence, | | | | frequently since they are made of fine leather and are |
| they are often used for dressage, jumping and | | | | therefore expensive. There are several things to be |
| cross-country riding. The short ones, meanwhile, | | | | noted while cleaning. Cleaning with neatsfoot oil makes |
| provide the lower leg with more flexibility. The famous | | | | the boots clean but not if you need a good polish on |
| jodhpur boots and paddock boots belong in this | | | | your boots. Once you clean your boots, let them sit |
| category. Jodhpur boots are worn with jodhpur | | | | overnight before you polish them. Don't let water |
| trousers that come down to the ankles. These boots | | | | penetrate the leather when you wash it. While cleaning |
| have a zip and elastic on the side as well as a heel | | | | the sole, do not apply water directly. Instead, wet a rag |
| whereas paddock boots have laces on the front and | | | | and apply it on the sole. Let your perspiration get |
| a heel. Muck boots are short boots suitable for general | | | | absorbed by your socks. Never omit wearing socks |
| handling and stable duties. | | | | while wearing horse riding boots. |