What are riding chaps used for? Riding chaps (also known as half chaps or gaiters) are worn with short riding – or jodphur boots to protect the lower leg and give support when in the saddle. They help prevent rubbing from the stirrup strap, can offer extra grip and support, and keep your legs protected from the elements when riding or working around horses.
They’re a popular choice for everyday riding because they combine flexibility, comfort, and protection without the bulk and extra expense of full-length boots.
What are riding chaps?
Riding chaps are protective leg coverings worn over jodhpurs or breeches to improve comfort, grip, and protection while riding. They come in two main variants: full chaps, which offer complete leg coverage, and half chaps, which cover from the ankle to below the knee and are usually worn with short riding boots. Consequently, Half Chaps provide a practical, flexible alternative to traditional long riding boots for everyday riding.
What are the Benefits of Riding Chaps?
- Full Chaps are an essential piece of riding kit. They keep the rider clean; warm and dry.
- Half Chaps are worn to protect the lower leg from pinching of the stirrup strap.
All Just Chaps products are designed by riders for riders. Indeed, design and development has been ongoing since 2003 and the brand – now reputedly known as the UK specialist – are proud to have more sizes and styles to fit more riders. Here we look in more detail at Full Chaps and Half Chaps.
Benefits of Full Chaps for everyday riding
- Full Chaps protect the legs from the weather – espcially during colder months or colder climates riders favour Dri Rider Fleece-lined waterproof full chaps
- Full Chaps protect the legs from the weather – generally for warm, wet weather Dri-Rider Lightweight Full Chaps are perfect
- protect the legs from knocks and scrapes when out riding
- keep the rider clean in preparation for competition
Benefits of Half Chaps for everyday riding
- easier to fit and wear than prohibitively expensive long boots
- easy to wear with any short jodphur boots
- protect the lower leg from pinching of the stirrup strap
- variety of styles allows for specific Half Chaps for warmer weather or smart leather for competition
- variety of sizes allows riders of all sizes to find a comfortalbe fit Tall, Short, Wide Calf or Narrow.
- comfortable for every day riding or long hours in the saddle
Half Chaps or Full Chaps ?
- Half Chaps protect the lower half of the leg and are required for every day riding
- Full Chaps protect the full length of the leg and keep the rider warm, clean and dry
Do you need Riding Chaps?
If you ride, riding chaps are one of the most practical upgrades you can make. They improve comfort, protect the legs and can help with a secure feeling in the saddle.
Can Beginners Wear Half Chaps?
Half Chaps will certainly make a big difference to beginners and are often better and much more cost effective than long boots.
To learn more, call on 01403 820887 or visit www.justchaps.com