Why

kya · 01-25-2004 09:52 AM

Why do English riders wear those tall boots? I know they have a good reason just can't understand why. LOL not a fashion statement.

Please help me out just trying to learn. Thanks

modCalamity · 01-25-2004 10:20 AM

It is a combination of tradition from fields hunters and practicality to protect your legs.
The tall boots were originally made to protect the inside of your calfs from chafing and the rest of the leg from being injured from shrubbery etc. while riding. The boots are also made in such a way the they offer support to the ankle.
99% of the english apparel is based on tradition from the original British field hunters. (fox hunting)
Hope this helps,
Megan

kya · 01-25-2004 12:28 PM

Thanks

tapestry · 01-25-2004 12:33 PM

it also gives you a bit of "stick" to the saddle flaps.

I'm probably going to invest in some tall boots this year, the half chaps and paddock boots are leaving me bruised because of the way the thin stirrup leather hangs. it pinches! OWW!

kya · 01-25-2004 02:09 PM

Well then if say a person rode in an oh I don't LOL a dressage saddle they would learn to keep their legs still or get piniched right?

They really don't need hight boots if they were just trail riding right?

tmsLauraM · 01-25-2004 02:31 PM

Lots of people ride without them. Especially in a more casual setting. While they do help keep you from getting pinched, half-chaps will do the same thing, and are MUCH easier to get on and off

That's what I do when riding. I wear the half-chaps even when using my western saddle. It just helps with the brush and briars, and even in a western, they give you more grip

kya · 01-25-2004 02:47 PM

Cool chaps seem a little easier don't they?

rosco · 01-26-2004 06:42 PM

i hate tall boots!!! you have to have anorexic calves to get the darn things on and off :angry:

i only ride english and i usually ride in track pants or stretchy pants with half chaps and cheap shoes with a heel, i like the way the suede sticks to the side of the horse PLUS it is much much cheaper than buying the boots..but i also don't show so i don't need to be a fancy pants :P

tapestry · 01-26-2004 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kya@Jan 25 2004, 01:09 PM
Well then if say a person rode in an oh I don't LOL a dressage saddle they would learn to keep their legs still or get piniched right?

They really don't need hight boots if they were just trail riding right?

sure, until you use your leg to cue an aid like canter lead or flying lead change or piaffe.

if you're just trailriding you don't *need* then, but I would suggest chaps to protect your legs from branches

Ranchfillie · 01-27-2004 09:19 AM

Kya, have you ever noticed that ranch cowboys wear their pants tucked in to tall top boots when they are riding? It's like the same thing. They are protecting their legs and clothes from the elements like brush, and wear from the saddle. Just alittle tid bit of information.

01-25-2004 09:52 AM	#1
kya Member # 88 Join Date: Jul 16 2003 Location: South Bend Indiana Posts: 1,847	Why do English riders wear those tall boots? I know they have a good reason just can't understand why. LOL not a fashion statement. Please help me out just trying to learn. Thanks __________________ ~~~~KYA THE FOREVER HORSE~~~~

01-25-2004 10:20 AM	#2
modCalamity Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 30 2003 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 1,592	It is a combination of tradition from fields hunters and practicality to protect your legs. The tall boots were originally made to protect the inside of your calfs from chafing and the rest of the leg from being injured from shrubbery etc. while riding. The boots are also made in such a way the they offer support to the ankle. 99% of the english apparel is based on tradition from the original British field hunters. (fox hunting) Hope this helps, Megan __________________ Freedom Fields Farm (604) 532-1043

01-25-2004 12:28 PM	#3
kya Member # 88 Join Date: Jul 16 2003 Location: South Bend Indiana Posts: 1,847	Thanks __________________ ~~~~KYA THE FOREVER HORSE~~~~

01-25-2004 02:09 PM	#5
kya Member # 88 Join Date: Jul 16 2003 Location: South Bend Indiana Posts: 1,847	Well then if say a person rode in an oh I don't LOL a dressage saddle they would learn to keep their legs still or get piniched right? They really don't need hight boots if they were just trail riding right? __________________ ~~~~KYA THE FOREVER HORSE~~~~

01-25-2004 02:31 PM	#6
tmsLauraM Site Owner Join Date: Jul 16 2003 Location: In the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, USA Posts: 10,493	Lots of people ride without them. Especially in a more casual setting. While they do help keep you from getting pinched, half-chaps will do the same thing, and are MUCH easier to get on and off That's what I do when riding. I wear the half-chaps even when using my western saddle. It just helps with the brush and briars, and even in a western, they give you more grip __________________ ~Laura~ You can lead a horse to water...........and Jack Bauer can make him drink. DOROTHY-- But if you don't have a brain, how can you talk? SCARECROW--I don't know..........but a lot of people without any brains do a LOT of talking, don't they? DOROTHY-- Yes, I suppose you're right.

01-25-2004 12:33 PM	#4
tapestry Forum Chatterbox Join Date: Jul 17 2003 Posts: 5,246	it also gives you a bit of "stick" to the saddle flaps. I'm probably going to invest in some tall boots this year, the half chaps and paddock boots are leaving me bruised because of the way the thin stirrup leather hangs. it pinches! OWW!

01-25-2004 02:47 PM	#7
kya Member # 88 Join Date: Jul 16 2003 Location: South Bend Indiana Posts: 1,847	Cool chaps seem a little easier don't they? __________________ ~~~~KYA THE FOREVER HORSE~~~~

01-26-2004 06:42 PM	#8
rosco Ultimate Member Join Date: Jul 29 2003 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 3,619	i hate tall boots!!! you have to have anorexic calves to get the darn things on and off :angry: i only ride english and i usually ride in track pants or stretchy pants with half chaps and cheap shoes with a heel, i like the way the suede sticks to the side of the horse PLUS it is much much cheaper than buying the boots..but i also don't show so i don't need to be a fancy pants :P __________________ THE NUMBER ONE EXERCISE TO BECOME A BETTER EQUESTRIAN: Marry money

01-27-2004 09:19 AM	#10
Ranchfillie Ultimate Member Join Date: Jul 17 2003 Location: Texas Panhandle Posts: 2,655	Kya, have you ever noticed that ranch cowboys wear their pants tucked in to tall top boots when they are riding? It's like the same thing. They are protecting their legs and clothes from the elements like brush, and wear from the saddle. Just alittle tid bit of information. __________________ Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.

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