There are certain pieces of equipment which are fundamentally connected with horse riding. For example, picture a jockey on horseback. What do you see? You likely are imagining the rider, sitting comfortably on the back of their mount. They are likely wearing a shirt, a cap or helmet and jodhpurs. Then, of course, they will have appropriate footwear, perhaps traditional riding boots or jodhpur boots. The latter is very popular with riders, both old and young, and there are designs for men and women as well as unisex options. Have you ever wondered why this type of footwear is so popular with horse riding enthusiasts? Why do riders need them, and how could a new pair of jodhpur boots benefit you?
Increasingly, riders use jodhpur boots rather than traditional, high riding footwear. In fact, you may have noticed how many riders prefer to visit the stables or exercise their horse using ankle boots rather than a full-length design. There are good reasons for this choice, and you might find that this is exactly what you need.
One of the most obvious reasons is the cost. Whilst riders are happy to pay for the equipment that they need for their passion of horse riding, it is not the cheapest of pastimes. After all, you need to have the right clothing as well as pay the costs for caring for your mount, including food and stable fees. Finding ways to keep within your budget is always a good idea. Generally speaking, jodhpur boots are more affordable than traditional boots. Choosing them is a way of spending less, without sacrificing your safety, comfort and style.
Jodhpur boots have the great advantage of being versatile. When you visit the stables, your feet experience a variety of situations. For example, you will perhaps walk across a tarmac or concrete car park or stable yard. You may walk on wet grass or through piles of leaves, and if you are cleaning out the stables, you will be walking on a layer of straw. After all that, you will also want to ride which means having shoes that are appropriate for the stirrups. Jodhpur boots for adults and children’s jodhpur boots are wonderfully versatile for use in all these situations. That means your feet stay warm and comfortable without needing to change into another type of footwear.
An important feature of this type of footwear is that it has a heel. Whilst this provides comfort when walking, it also has a practical purpose – the heel provides grip and stability. This is important whilst mucking out stables so that you do not slip and slide as you work. More importantly, the heel acts as protection whilst riding. It means that your foot cannot slip through the stirrup and leave you trapped. This could potentially be dangerous, so wearing the right design of footwear is important.
Because this style of boot is specifically designed for horse riding, the material is chosen for the purpose. They are water-repellent so that your feet stay dry. You can choose the right material for your comfort and budget. Many designs are made with real leather, which is breathable and hard wearing, but there are also many designs available in alternative materials. If you choose the right design, you can be comfortable all year round. For example, a lined boot will keep you warm in the winter, whilst a breathable boot is more comfortable than a high boot for warm summer riding.
Another reason why riders choose this type of boot over other footwear is that they are designed to work with other riding clothes. They are, as the name suggests, cut to be comfortable when wearing jodhpurs. They also can be worn with half chaps, depending on your choice of riding apparel. There are different designs available, so there is a choice to suit you. As well as different colours and materials, there are also designs which slip on and designs which lace up, depending on what you prefer in terms of comfort and style. After all, you don’t only want your new boots to be practical, you also want to know that you look great at the stables and whilst out riding!
If you are looking for riding footwear, we are confident that you will not find better than the range at Fylde Saddlery. We stock a range of all types of riding apparel, including women’s jodhpur boots, men’s jodhpur boots and unisex jodhpur boots.
For more information about our range of jodhpur boots for sale, visit our online store or contact us today using the details on the website.
