Horse Riding Chaps

When you decide to do any sport you need to have the right equipment and apparel

, horse riding is no different you will need the right wear to be comfortable and safe. Although there are some items which you will need for safety other items you will need for comfort. Horse riding chaps are often bought to keep your legs protected from the weather and to keep you comfortable whilst riding.

Even if you are only horse riding for pleasure you will need to own the correct riding apparel this will include jodhpurs, boots, gloves and a helmet. Often chaps are then worn over the top of your clothes. You can get many different styles, types and colors of all of these items and there is nothing wrong with wanting to be fashionable as well as safe. Deciding which items you buy will come down to personal taste and budget and some of the items can be expensive to buy.

One piece of apparel you will find very useful are horse riding chaps they are usually an afterthought but are handy to own. Riding chaps are usually in two lengths half and full chaps both serve a different purpose and can be worn by any rider. Which you choose will up to your taste and style of riding. Full chaps are used to protect your whole leg and keep them warm and dry in the winter months. Half leg horse riding chaps are designed to be worn with Jodhpur boots. They fit on the lower part of your leg from ankle to knee and protect your leg from chaffing.

Originally leather chaps were worn by the Spanish cowboys as they found them comfortable and durable to wear for long hours. They brought them to America where ranchers and cowboys took the chaps to the next level. The original cowboy chaps were called batwings as they flared out to the sides. These riding chaps were fastened with strings and buckles to hold them together; you can still get this design which is very popular. There are some very elaborate designed chaps these days and you can have them as bright and fashionable as you want.

Leather is the choice of material for horse riding chaps as it is tough, durable and waterproof you can however get alternative materials. These are more for comfort and do not offer the same high quality as leather chaps. They will not last as long as will need to be replaced often, making them very expensive. This style of chaps is defiantly meant as a statement rather than as a function they look great and will have people commenting but wouldn't really protect you.

Whatever design you choose for your horse riding chaps you will love the different styles that you can purchase. You will be comfortable and be kept dry in the winter saving your riding gear underneath from damaging. Helmets are the most important piece of equipment you can buy but riding chaps come a close second.

by: Jacque Crook

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