The Many Types of Riding Boots

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:52:51 +0000

Those who love horses and who are going to start riding need to have some equipment first. The first item that is needed is riding boots. These boots are important protection for the feet and legs when on a horse. There are many types of boots that can be chosen from and knowing their unique properties is going to help you to choose the right pair. It is also important to know what riding style that you plan on doing before purchasing your boots.

There are two different basic riding styles and the riding boot that goes with each style is going to be very different as well. The two basic riding styles are English Equestrian and Western. The boots that are worn for each riding style can be broken down into categories as well. There are boots that are required for competition and boots that are worn when cleaning out stalls and everything in between. You are going to want to purchase more than one pair of riding boots for each task.

English Equestrian boots are one of the most commonly known types of this style riding. They are tall black boots that come to just under the knee. They are used for shows and competitions. These boots have a low heel and protect the ankles and calves when jumping or going through bush. English riding boots are made of leather and are typically black in color. Many boot makers replicate this style for fashion boots which is why they are very common to most who do not ride horses. These come in both mens riding boots and women’s riding boots. Ariat riding boots are a good choice when it comes to choosing the English Equestrian boots.

Included in the English style of boots is not only the long riding boots, but shorter boots as well. These are called Jodhpur and paddock boots. Jodhpur boots offer a bit more flexibility than the Equestrian boots offer. They are worn with a special pair of trousers that can be zipped up over the boots to offer more protection for the legs. While the protection is not the same as it would be with Equestrian boots, there is still protection for the ankles from the boots. Paddock boots are typically made of rubber and rubber riding boots can also be worn in place of paddock boots. These boots are typically used when cleaning out the stalls and riding in the rain.

Western boots come in two basic styles. These styles are mountain horse riding boots and western show boots. They are commonly called cowboy boots and are very popular even for those who do not ride horses. The materials used for making these boots can range from the basic cow leather to more exotic styles such as ostrich and snake skin. Many who purchase these exotic styles do not wear them for casual riding. They are used for show or for going out rather than riding. The reason for this is because these exotic boots are quite expensive and riding can damage them.

One of the great things about western boots is that they can be purchased in many different colors. The most popular of all the colors is brown riding boots. These are popular because they go with just about any color of outfit that is worn while riding. Most who ride in rodeos prefer this color as it does not show the dirt as much. Others may want to choose colors to match their outfits. Barrel racers tend to wear bright colors when racing. Their boots are going to match their outfits. Women are typically known to do this type of racing and that is why colored womens riding boots are the most popular of the western riding boots.

The main difference in the types of western boots is the height of them. They are made to come above the calf and just under the knee. They also come to mid calf. The taller boots are used for protection when riding in the brush. They protect the calf up to the knee and were originally made for cowboys who needed protection from the horns of the cattle that they were herding. Today, they are still used for this reason, but during riding shows, they are more ornate and can be quite beautiful as well. The heels on both styles are going to be between an inch and an inch and a half to help keep the boots in the stirrups.

Once a rider has decided on the style that they want to perfect, they can then choose the right boots to go with it. Shopping for boots can be fun when there are so many choices to make. It is always wise to make sure that there is an extra pair for those times when the main pair of boots is worn out. It is always a good idea to have an old pair or a rubber pair when mucking out stalls or riding in bad weather.

How to Choose the Right Horse Riding Boots

How to Choose the Right Horse Riding Boots

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:09:25 +0000

Purchasing a new horse can be an exciting time for the entire family. Everyone is going to be excited at the prospect of having a pet that can be ridden for fun or in competitions. Before grabbing your dirty sneakers and jumping on the horse, it is important to know that there are horse riding boots that are going to make riding much safer and easier on those who are just learning. Even experienced equestrians make a point of having riding boots on at all times while mounted on their horses.

The horse riding boot is made to protect the rider from many dangers. Mountain horse riding boots are going to protect the legs from being scratched up while riding through heavy brush or trees. These are made to be high cut so that the calves up to the knee are protected. If you or your family plans on riding mountain trails, they should wear a pair of these boots every time they are going for a ride. Never allow anyone to ride your horse on the trails without the proper protection. You would not allow your child to ride in the car without seat belts so do not let them ride without proper footwear.

English horse riding boots are also made to be tall. This is more for the look of the boot these days than it is for protection. In the days of the Calvary, these boots would protect the rider from lances, sword and stab wounds. Since there is no fighting done when riding English style today, the boots are more for show. You should know how to take care of these show boots so that they are going to last a long time. Regular cleaning and polishing is the most maintenance that they are going to need.

Western horse riding boots are also known as cowboy boots. These can be made in the tall style such as the English and mountain as well as the shorter style that is popular in fashion these days. When you go shopping for western boots, keep in mind that pretty does not always equate to function. There are many fancy styles that can be purchased for a good amount of money. It is much better to have sturdy horse back riding boots than to spend the money on fancy ones.

You can find kids horse riding boots where you purchase adult ones. They are miniature versions of the same boots that the adults are going to wear. All the styles mentioned above can be purchased. Childrens horse riding boots should be chosen, again, for function rather than looks. They are going to wear them out before they outgrow them in many cases. This is because it is important to make sure that the boots fit properly when purchasing them. You do not want the child’s feet to be slipping and sliding inside the boot while they are mounted.

It is also a good way to lose a boot if it falls off during a ride. Not only is this going to protect the child, but they are going to get a better feel of the horse if they can feel their boots that fit properly. You can give the old boots to a younger child if they are not too badly worn. In some cases, the child is going to outgrow their childrens horse riding boots before they do wear out depending on the age of the child and their growth spurts. If they are going through a growth spurt when you purchase the new horse riding boots, then you may want to get a cheaper pair that is not going to put you out of pocket too much.

You may want to purchase two pairs of horse riding boots for your child. One pair can be a cheap type that they can use while mucking out stalls and grooming the horse. The other pair can be used for shows or rodeos depending on the style of riding they are going to do. Many children enjoy competing with their horses and this can be a fun way for the family to spend time together. Even if the horse is only going to be ridden around the property, two pairs of boots is not a bad idea. Again, one pair can be for the dirty stuff and the other pair can be worn during the actual riding.

Having proper fitting horses riding boots is important no matter the age of the rider. It is even more important for children whose feet are still growing. It is also important to purchase the correct riding boots for the style that is going to be used. You do not want to have western boots at an English riding competition. Find out what style your child is more interested in before purchasing boots or tack for the horse.

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