Horse riding boots are an important part of any equestrian wardrobe.
They are designed to protect you from the potential hazards of horseback riding. Different activities require different types of boots. For example, people who ride hunter jumpers might wear a boot with a round toe and no zipper in front for ease of getting on and off the horse, whereas dressage riders might need a more stable boot with a zipper in front and maybe even some reinforced padding on the heel to help them stay in place during those slow movements around the arena as well as help maintain evenly distributed weight when tacking up or riding bareback. image source: www.zappos.com When riding, boots should be comfortable and easy to get on and off the horse, especially when you are constantly getting on and off the horse. They also should be durable enough to withstand wear and tear from riding and cleaning equipment such as sponges or scrub pads. They should also be waterproof and have a good grip so that your feet won't slide out of them when mounting or dismounting your ...