Equestrian apparel is made to be stylish and functional too. Choosing a name brand that is reputable for quality will guarantee you years of use.

Ariat is a brand that started out producing equestrian riding boots. Actually their claim to fame is that they provide the most technologically advanced riding boots for the world’s top equestrian athletes.

But riding boots can be expensive and they can also be hot. Getting the boots on and off can be quite difficult too – especially if the boots are designed to be like a second skin and fit very snuggly around the foot and calf. After an hour or three of riding, your feet get hot and swell and this makes taking the boots off even more difficult. Every rider is going to eventually have to own a pair of long riding boots if you are into competing, dressage and show jumping, but not every rider wants to train in these type of boots.

So, riding half chaps are perfect for riders who prefer to wear short boots but still need the protection from chaffing on the calf area, need extra grip with the saddle and who want to make it look as if they are wearing long boots.

It’s best if you can match the color of the leather half chaps to the color of the boots so they blend into each other and make it look like you are wearing full length boots.

Mens , Children and Ladies half chaps from Ariat range in price from as little as $40 to as much as $250. It all depends on the quality of the leather that you want and the finishing’s.

If you are looking for riding half chaps especially to keep warm for winter riding then take a look at the Ariate Thermal Half Chaps. They sell for a mere $40 at Ariat outlets. These chaps are insulated with moisture-wicking fabric and also have suede in the inner panel for traction with the saddle. What’s great about this variety of chaps is that they accommodate for you wearing bigger and warmer paddock boots in the winter so the instep is deeper.

It’s important that you know what you want the half chaps for before choosing just any pair.

This means that if you are using the half chaps for work and training you will really need breathable material and extra good gripping material. Certain parts of the chaps should also be reinforced since you will be wearing the boots as often as you are riding, which is most likely a lot! The Ariat Terrain Half Chaps will be the best choice if this is going to be you.

If you are looking for more than just functionality and actually want the chaps to look like top quality riding boots then take a look at the Ariat Monaco Half chaps, so named because of the type of European calf leather they are made with.

Not only does Ariat make leather half chaps but suede half chaps too. These are suitable for more functional purposes but still retain that fashionable look too. So look out for the Ariat All Around III Suede Half Chaps that sell for nearly $100. What’s good about the suede material is that it’s more breathable an great for grip.

When shopping online for Ariat Boots and accessories, look out for reputable and trustworthy retailers. Some companies offer free shipping while others do not. It also depends on your location with regard to the outlet. Ariat has international outlets in 28 countries around the world so head over to the Ariat Home Page, click on international Retailers and see if your country is on the list.

However, the best option is to also the click on one of the links at the top of the page since those will be directly related to retailers in the country you are searching from.

Below is a quick 30 second video showing you how half chaps can help protect your legs from the pressure of the stirrup leather and more.

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