Paddock boots are used for English horseback riding. Adults use them for everyday wear and children wear paddocks for horse shows as well as schooling. Lady’s paddock boots have a lace or zip up the front, 3/4” heel and a capped toe on the boot. The boot is only ankle high. Usually made from leather, paddocks are available in black or brown. The lace up the front of the paddock boot provides support for your ankles. Paddock boots made by Ariat are available at many price points and styles. Some of the paddock boots are waterproof. The leather is treated with a waterproofing agent. Other waterproof paddock boots have a waterproof membrane in the boot to keep your feet dry at those early morning horse shows. Some paddocks are manufactured from synthetic leather. These boots are considerably less expensive than the leather paddocks. They are perfect for the beginner rider. The also hold up well if you wash your horse frequently after riding.
Paddock boots may be worn with half chaps. The snug fitting ankle on the boot fit neatly under any kind of half or full chaps. Many women equestrians wear paddock boots everyday, both on and off of their horses. The toe box provides horseback riders protection when you are stepped on. The heel is there to make sure your foot does not slip through the stirrup irons.
To know if your paddock boots fit:
1) Zipper Paddock boots will slip in the heel. That is okay.
2) Push your foot all they way up into the toe and see if you can fit at least one finger behind your heel.
3) Wear the exact socks you will ride in to try on your Paddock boots.
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