{"id":2669,"date":"2024-06-03T16:47:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T15:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/?p=2669"},"modified":"2024-06-03T16:47:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T15:47:12","slug":"essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2669\" class=\"elementor elementor-2669\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2823ffc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2823ffc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b7cc1fa\" data-id=\"b7cc1fa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-039029e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"039029e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t know your steel shanks from your spur rests, our footwear jargon buster is a must read. With so many different boots on the market, there is no shortage of brilliant features that brands promote\u2026 but do you know what they mean? <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if you\u2019re not sure, how can you pick which one is best for you and your needs? Here we talk you through some of the most common terminology you\u2019ll hear about when it comes to footwear, whether you\u2019re looking for riding boots or yard boots. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acid resistant<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 stables and urine can destroy boots in a very short space of time, and that\u2019s why some manufacturers incorporate acid resistant finishes onto the leather, rubber or synthetic outer, to help provide a little extra protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ergonomic <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; ergonomic soles, for example, have been designed to help make boots more comfortable for the wearer by taking into consideration and designing around the anatomy of the foot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2674\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=gianna\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2674\" title=\"Moretta Gianna Riding Boots from RB Equestrian\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Moretta-Gianna-Long-Riding-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Moretta Gianna Riding Boots from RB Equestrian\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Moretta-Gianna-Long-Riding-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Moretta-Gianna-Long-Riding-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Moretta-Gianna-Long-Riding-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Moretta-Gianna-Long-Riding-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Moretta-Gianna-Long-Riding-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Moretta-Gianna-Long-Riding-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=gianna\">Moretta Gianna Riding Boots<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Field boots <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; a style of long leather riding boot that incorporates a lace design at the front. The laces are usually made from elastic and aren\u2019t adjustable as such, but give additional movement around the foot due to the elasticated elements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2676\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a style=\"font-size: 19px;font-family: ff-more-web-pro, 'PT Serif', Georgia, serif\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/footwear-accessories\/hkm-heel-risers-in-blue__1413548\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2676 size-large\" style=\"font-size: 19px\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/HKM-Heel-Risers-in-Blue-from-RB-Equestrian-1024x388.jpg\" alt=\"HKM Heal Risers from RB Equestrian\" width=\"770\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/HKM-Heel-Risers-in-Blue-from-RB-Equestrian-1024x388.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/HKM-Heel-Risers-in-Blue-from-RB-Equestrian-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/HKM-Heel-Risers-in-Blue-from-RB-Equestrian-768x291.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/HKM-Heel-Risers-in-Blue-from-RB-Equestrian-1536x582.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/footwear-accessories\/hkm-heel-risers-in-blue__1413548\">HKM Heel Risers<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><strong>Heel Risers <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; wedge shaped inserts that slide into long boots and sit just under the heels, to give a little extra height up to the knee. This can be useful for long boots that are a little long and need to be worn in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Height<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 some long boots are available in different heights to provide people buying \u2018off the shelf\u2019 vs, bespoke boots with a fit that really is second to none. These measurements might be inches, cm or listed as short, medium, and tall, dependin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">g on the brand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jodhpur boots <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; these short, ankle height boots have elasticated sides and pull tabs to make them easy to put on. They can be worn on their own (you\u2019ll sometimes see this in showing with jodhpur clips and jodhpurs over the top), or with chaps\/gaiters to create the look of a long leather riding boot. Chunkier versions can also double as yard boots.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2694\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/footwear-chaps\/mountain-horse-protective-jodhpur-boots-unisex-in-brown__1641547\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2694\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Mountain-Horse-Protective-Jodhpur-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-e1717428690166-300x269.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Horse Protective Jodhpur Boots available at RB Equestrian\" width=\"600\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Mountain-Horse-Protective-Jodhpur-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-e1717428690166-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Mountain-Horse-Protective-Jodhpur-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-e1717428690166.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/footwear-chaps\/mountain-horse-protective-jodhpur-boots-unisex-in-brown__1641547\">Mountain Horse Protective Jodhpur Boots<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><b style=\"font-size: 18px;color: var( --e-global-color-text )\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mucker boots <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;color: var( --e-global-color-text );font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight )\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; yard boots that combine rubber bottom sections with fabric and sometimes quilted top sections, often fastened with hook and loop straps. Easy to throw on and perfect for mucking out and jobs off the horse.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;color: var( --e-global-color-text );font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight )\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paddock boots <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; short riding boots that have lace or zip detail at the front, in addition to elasticated sides and pull tabs. They can be worn alone or with gaiters or chaps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shock absorbing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 some boots incorporate shock absorbent layers into the design- whether this is through the insole or midsole. This can help to support the joints and prevent a concussive effect on the wearer if they\u2019re on their feet for many hours a day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spur rest<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a small ridge on the back of each boot to help keep a spur in the optimum position if used. Some spur rests sit at the back, and others sit on the inside and outside of the boot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steel toe\/toe cap <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; steel toe caps are sometimes added to footwear, particularly those that are used on the yard and when around horses on the ground to help prevent painful injuries if the horse stands on your toe. There is a standard for steel toe caps (which means they conform to certain requirements), so it\u2019s worth looking into this before you buy a boot with steel toes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steel shank <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; part of the sole that is made from steel to provide extra stability and help to support the foot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stirrup friendly <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; soles that have been designed to ride in, with the relevant design features to help ensure safety in the stirrups. It should be noted that stirrup friendly soles are very important when riding, but it\u2019s also vital that the boot isn\u2019t too big or small for the stirrup as this will increase the risk of injury.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soles <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; obviously the bottom of the boot, but it\u2019s worth noting the difference in them. Some are very smooth without grip (you might see this on boots designed for the show ring), more rugged versions with a smooth sole (for riding and time on the yard) or ridged, robust soles (for yard work). Make sure you pick a sole that\u2019s suited to the job- smooth soles with a heel are much better for riding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stretch panels<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 seen on some long boots, stretch panels provide a more flexible fit around the rider\u2019s calves.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tread\/tread pattern<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 the design of the outer sole of the boot.<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2680\" style=\"width: 380px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=allyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2680\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Saxon-Allyn-Zip-Paddock-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Saxon Allyn Zip Paddock Boots from RB Equestrian\" width=\"380\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Saxon-Allyn-Zip-Paddock-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Saxon-Allyn-Zip-Paddock-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Saxon-Allyn-Zip-Paddock-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Saxon-Allyn-Zip-Paddock-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Saxon-Allyn-Zip-Paddock-Boots-from-RB-Equestrian.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=allyn\">Saxon Allyn Zip Paddock Boots<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some brands have very specific tread patterns to help improve comfort or stability.<\/span><\/p><p>These are the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?term=allyn\">Saxon Allyn Zip Paddock boots<\/a><\/strong> which feature\u00a0 a hard wearing rubber outsole that is anti-skid.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vulcanised rubber<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 some boots with rubber elements (such as wellies, mucker boots and yard boots), may use vulcanised rubber in the design. This is still rubber &#8211; so will have the benefits associated with this- but has been treated to help make it more durable and supple.<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2681\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/footwear-chaps\/holland-cooper-sherpa-lined-regency-wellington-in-matte-black__1630912\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2681\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Holland-Cooper-Sherpa-Lined-Regency-Wellington-in-Matte-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Holland Cooper Sherpa Lined Regency Wellington Boot\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Holland-Cooper-Sherpa-Lined-Regency-Wellington-in-Matte-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Holland-Cooper-Sherpa-Lined-Regency-Wellington-in-Matte-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Holland-Cooper-Sherpa-Lined-Regency-Wellington-in-Matte-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Holland-Cooper-Sherpa-Lined-Regency-Wellington-in-Matte-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Holland-Cooper-Sherpa-Lined-Regency-Wellington-in-Matte-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Holland-Cooper-Sherpa-Lined-Regency-Wellington-in-Matte-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/footwear-chaps\/holland-cooper-sherpa-lined-regency-wellington-in-matte-black__1630912\">Holland Cooper Sherpa Lined Regency Wellingtons<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waterproof membrane<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a layer of fabric that sits under the outer material to ensure that any moisture that moves through the boot to this point doesn\u2019t get through to the rider\u2019s leg or foot, to help them stay dry and comfortable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wicking<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 some boots have linings or insoles that wick moisture away from the feet to help keep the foot dry and comfortable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;color: var( --e-global-color-text );font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight )\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Width fittings<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 with long boots, it\u2019s not just the foot size that matters, and that\u2019s why many manufacturers offer a range of calf widths to cater for all shapes and sizes of rider. You might see width fittings displayed in inches, cm, or as slim, medium, wide, etc. depending on the manufacturer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Shop with RB Equestrian<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a large range of boots online for all your equestrian needs, but you can also come into our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/pages\/contact\/\">Milton Keynes store<\/a><\/strong> and try on all the boots you\u2019d like, to find your perfect pair!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Explore our online collection of footwear for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/female\/adult\"><strong>women<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/male\/adult\"><strong>men<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/footwear\/footwear-and-chaps\/kids\">children<\/a><\/strong> today.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RB Equestrian&#8217;s essential guide to help you understand all those confusing terms used around footwear for riding or in and around the yard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":2672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[223,171,59,224,221,222],"class_list":{"0":"post-2669","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-buyers-guides","8":"tag-boots","9":"tag-footwear","10":"tag-horse-riding","11":"tag-jodhpur-boots","12":"tag-riding-boots","13":"tag-yard-boots"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png","author_info":{"display_name":"RB Equestrian","author_link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/author\/didier\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear! - RB Equestrian Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Essential guide to common terms you\u2019ll hear about when it comes to footwear, whether you\u2019re looking for riding boots or yard boots.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear! - RB Equestrian Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Essential guide to common terms you\u2019ll hear about when it comes to footwear, whether you\u2019re looking for riding boots or yard boots.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"RB Equestrian Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-06-03T15:47:11+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-06-03T15:47:12+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1170\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"508\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"RB Equestrian\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"RB Equestrian\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"RB Equestrian\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/b5183c8b43739a3796db956d0fd1287b\"},\"headline\":\"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear!\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-03T15:47:11+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-06-03T15:47:12+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1093,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/14\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png\",\"keywords\":[\"boots\",\"footwear\",\"horse riding\",\"jodhpur boots\",\"riding boots\",\"yard boots\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Buyers Guides\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/\",\"name\":\"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear! - RB Equestrian Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/14\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-03T15:47:11+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-06-03T15:47:12+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/b5183c8b43739a3796db956d0fd1287b\"},\"description\":\"Essential guide to common terms you\u2019ll hear about when it comes to footwear, whether you\u2019re looking for riding boots or yard boots.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/14\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/14\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png\",\"width\":1170,\"height\":508},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear!\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/\",\"name\":\"RB Equestrian Blog\",\"description\":\"RB Equestrian Blog\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/b5183c8b43739a3796db956d0fd1287b\",\"name\":\"RB Equestrian\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d67ca58f645afae32c3dbb7f6ff5983d8f0e4eca76fe2e9c93a9c6f339fa9785?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d67ca58f645afae32c3dbb7f6ff5983d8f0e4eca76fe2e9c93a9c6f339fa9785?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d67ca58f645afae32c3dbb7f6ff5983d8f0e4eca76fe2e9c93a9c6f339fa9785?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"RB Equestrian\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/rbe\\\/author\\\/didier\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear! - RB Equestrian Blog","description":"Essential guide to common terms you\u2019ll hear about when it comes to footwear, whether you\u2019re looking for riding boots or yard boots.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear! - RB Equestrian Blog","og_description":"Essential guide to common terms you\u2019ll hear about when it comes to footwear, whether you\u2019re looking for riding boots or yard boots.","og_url":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/","og_site_name":"RB Equestrian Blog","article_published_time":"2024-06-03T15:47:11+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-06-03T15:47:12+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1170,"height":508,"url":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"RB Equestrian","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"RB Equestrian","Estimated reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/"},"author":{"name":"RB Equestrian","@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/#\/schema\/person\/b5183c8b43739a3796db956d0fd1287b"},"headline":"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear!","datePublished":"2024-06-03T15:47:11+00:00","dateModified":"2024-06-03T15:47:12+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/"},"wordCount":1093,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png","keywords":["boots","footwear","horse riding","jodhpur boots","riding boots","yard boots"],"articleSection":["Buyers Guides"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/","url":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/","name":"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear! - RB Equestrian Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png","datePublished":"2024-06-03T15:47:11+00:00","dateModified":"2024-06-03T15:47:12+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/#\/schema\/person\/b5183c8b43739a3796db956d0fd1287b"},"description":"Essential guide to common terms you\u2019ll hear about when it comes to footwear, whether you\u2019re looking for riding boots or yard boots.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/06\/Essential-Guide-to-Riding-Yard-Footwear-by-RB-Equestrian-1.png","width":1170,"height":508},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/essential-guide-to-riding-amp-yard-footwear\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Essential Guide to Riding &amp; Yard Footwear!"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/#website","url":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/","name":"RB Equestrian Blog","description":"RB Equestrian Blog","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/#\/schema\/person\/b5183c8b43739a3796db956d0fd1287b","name":"RB Equestrian","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d67ca58f645afae32c3dbb7f6ff5983d8f0e4eca76fe2e9c93a9c6f339fa9785?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d67ca58f645afae32c3dbb7f6ff5983d8f0e4eca76fe2e9c93a9c6f339fa9785?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d67ca58f645afae32c3dbb7f6ff5983d8f0e4eca76fe2e9c93a9c6f339fa9785?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"RB Equestrian"},"url":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/author\/didier\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2669"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2718,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2669\/revisions\/2718"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2672"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}