The True Purpose of English Riding Boots

Riding boots are boots manufactured especially for the rigors of horseback riding. English riding boots, more specifically, are boots made for the English discipline of riding. Within this category of riding footwear are further classifications of riding boots, all intended for various events and purposes. If classified strictly by height, there are tall boots and paddock boots.

Tall boots, designed to protect the entire lower leg of the rider, end right below the rider's knee. Dress, field and hunt boots are all considered tall boots. These are a staple in most riding events, including jumping and dressage competitions. Paddock boots, on the other hand, come up to just above the ankle. Unlike tall boots, they are used primarily in more relaxed settings, such as pleasure or everyday riding.

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