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Riders in the equestrian field wear only 2 kinds of boots they are either long cut or short cut boots. Long cut boots cover a persons whole lower leg right before the knee and the low cut boots only cover a few inches above the knee. Sort of like a basket ball shoe but made of leather with a little heel. Both boots though have heels since this is needed when kicking the horse in the stomach which is a signal for them to move or go faster when moving already.

You can also add one accessory to your boots its called spurs. Spurs are metal fixtures that are supposed to be connected to the back side of the foot, outside of the boot. This makes it easier for the rider to kick the horse in the belly since they would need less effort to make the horse feel the kick.

Either kind whether low cut or short cut is good. They both do the same things. Both leather and have a little bit of a heel. The only thing is in formal equestrian you need long cut boots since its part of the attire.

Here are some samples of high cut and low cut boots :)

Low cut slip-ons (garterized)


Low cut shoe lace


High cut with shoe lace & zipper


High cut only zipper