Boots

Riding boots are boots made to be used for horseback riding. The classic boot comes high enough up the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe to protect the rider's foot when on the ground, and has a distinct heel to prevent the foot from sliding through the stirrup. The sole is smooth or lightly textured to avoid being caught on the tread of the stirrup in the event of a fall.

The modern riding boot is relatively low-heeled, with a heel of less than one inch, though historically a higher heel was common, as it has always been critically important for riding boots to prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrup. Today, only some styles of cowboy boot retain a higher heel than other modern riding boots.

There are a number of different styles of riding boots, intended for different styles of riding, from horse shows, to pleasure riding. Tall boots, which end just below the knee of the rider, include field, dress, and hunt boots. These are standard show apparel, worn by all competitors in the hunter/jumper and dressage disciplines. A lower, paddock boot that stops just above the ankle, is worn by children, some show competitors in the UK, Australia, and by those that show Saddle seat. Source

New & Used Boots

DD Lady Dress Boots Tall Horse back Riding Black Wide 8 Current Price: $ 199.99   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 25.0 (Flat) (more info)	Essex tall black leather English Riding Boots sz 5 MINT Current Price: $ 20.5   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 12.0 (Flat) (more info)
GL LADY LACED PADDOCK BOOTS English Riding Black 7.5 Current Price: $ 49.99   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 15.0 (Flat) (more info)	Dublin Excel Size 10 Boots BNWtags Current Price: $ 24.09   Shipping: Seller is located in Australia Shipping Cost: $ 15.0 (Flat) (more info)
BOA Horse Hoof Boots GAITERS Only NEW XL 5, 6, 7 Current Price: $ 6.06   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 5.0 (Flat) (more info)	Ariat "Hanover" horseback riding boots, size 7 Current Price: $ 59.99 Buy It Now: $ 79.99   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 8.0 (Flat) (more info)
New White Black SMB 4-1 Combo Sports Boots Horse Tack Current Price: $ 24.95   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 6.95 (Flat) (more info)	Womens Ariat Challenge Field Boots with Zip Current Price: $ 433.62 Buy It Now: $ 470.0   Shipping: Seller is located in Australia Shipping Cost: $ 19.27 (Flat) (more info)
Sedona SMB Sport Boots Black sz medium good condition! Current Price: $ 14.99   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 19.27 (Flat) (more info)	Ariat Paddock Boots size 9.5 Current Price: $ 15.57   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 11.0 (Flat) (more info)
Sedona SMB Sport Boots Black sz large good condition! Current Price: $ 14.99   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 11.0 (Flat) (more info)	Neoprene Leather Splint Boots Black MEDIUM Horse Tack Current Price: $ 17.88   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 5.95 (Flat) (more info)
Neoprene Leather Splint Boots Black Small Horse Tack Current Price: $ 14.95   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 5.95 (Flat) (more info)	New "Blue" Combination Sport Boots Saddle Horse Tack Current Price: $ 22.99   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 8.25 (Flat) (more info)
PINK BLACK Sports Medicine Boots SMB Medium Horse Tack Current Price: $ 24.95   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 6.95 (Flat) (more info)	BOA Horse Hoof Boots size 1 with Gaiters Current Price: $ 107.5   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 9.75 (Flat) (more info)
Neoprene Leather Splint Boots Red Black Medium Horse Current Price: $ 14.95   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 4.95 (Flat) (more info)	NEW DRESSAGE SPORTHORSE BOOTS Med & Lrge Pair BURGUNDY Current Price: $ 39.95   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 4.95 (Flat) (more info)
Neoprene Leather Splint Boots Black Large Horse Tack Current Price: $ 14.95   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 5.95 (Flat) (more info)	DRESSAGE SPORT BOOTS 2 Pair Lot SM &Med BURGUNDY Current Price: $ 39.95   Shipping: Seller is located in United States Shipping Cost: $ 5.95 (Flat) (more info)