Horses and Hunter Boots: My Ridding Day Essentials

So, what are my absolute musts when I go ridding? And I am talking fashion here, and not the "actual" ridding necessities that you pack in saddle bags that let you unleesh your inner Bear Grylls in case of an emergency.

A pair of comfortable skinny jeans or jeggings. They have to be stretchy, because remember, you have to get on and off the horse and look like you know what your are doing. To be honest, I have no clue how cowgirls are doing it in those stiff stretchy wrangles. Because, anytime I end up in non-stretchy jeans, getting on and off the horse becomes a mission.

Boots with a heel.  And the heel doesn't have to be big, just tall enough to give you some leverage and stability when you have your foot in the stirrup. Personally, I prefer a pair of rain boots over any other type of boots. Because, lets face it, there will be poop... lots of poop. And that poop will be everywhere you look: the ground, the pan, the trailer. And rain boots are super easy to maintain. Just hose them down at the end of the day, and off you go. I have several pairs of rain boots that are made especially for riding or, at least, they look as if they are. But, I have to warn you before you run and get your favorite Hunters or any other brand (or type) of boots out. There will be significant wear to top of the boot from where the stirrup will chafe against the boot. So, either get yourself a pair of inexpensive rain boots that you don't care about or re-purpose one of your old Hunters.