| Long riding boots are usually only made from PVC | | | | The correct riding boots are essential for any |
| or leather. If you are a beginner it is advisable to | | | | rider and safety can be greatly improved by |
| wait before purchasing long leather riding boots, | | | | having the right ones. There should be a heel on |
| these can be expensive and can take some | | | | any footwear you wear when riding, this stops |
| getting used to, especially if you are not sure if | | | | the riders foot from sliding completely through the |
| horse riding is for you yet. Long leather riding | | | | stirrup. The tread on the sole of the footwear |
| boots should be a snug fit and are commonly | | | | should not be too deep as this can get caught on |
| worn in eventing show jumping or dressage | | | | the stirrup. Steel toe capped footwear can also |
| competitions. They provide the rider with good | | | | assist in preventing unwanted accidents and |
| grip and can be worn with jodhpurs or breeches. | | | | squashed toes. Steel toe caps are more |
| They can be hot to wear in warm conditions. In | | | | commonly seen in yard boots or muckers that |
| these situations Jodhpur boots with gaiters of | | | | many people have as a second pair of footwear. |
| chaps can be a good alternative. | | | | By having a second pair, there is no risk of |
| Jodhpur boots are ankle length with elastic sides | | | | damaging or dirtying riding boots and their |
| for greater freedom of movement. They are | | | | longevity will be greater. |
| more versatile but provide no leg protection and | | | | Tammy is a passionate horse rider who trys to |
| gaiters or chaps are often worn with them. They | | | | promote the best ways to be looking after |
| are a popular choice for children to wear as they | | | | horses. Tammy works part time for Anything |
| are often more reasonable in price which is | | | | Equine online who specialise in long riding boots as |
| important when choosing riding boots for rapidly | | | | well as Taurus Footwear and competition boots in |
| growing feet. | | | | the UK. |