"WESTERN HORSEBACK RIDING"

Western riding evolved from the cattle-working and warfare traditions brought to the Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors, and both the equipment and riding style evolved to meet the working needs of the cowboy on ranches in the American West.

Western riders wear a long sleeved shirt, denim jeans, boots and wide-brimmed cowboy hat.  Cowboy boots, which have pointed toes and higher heels than a traditional riding boot, are designed to prevent the rider’s foot from slipping through the stirrup during a fall, preventing the rider from being dragged.  A rider may wear protective leather leggings called chaps.


Cowboys and Cowgirls love to wear flashy clothing during competitions and events like rodeos.  Cowgirls get especially picky about their boots.  They not only want them to look flashy, they also want them to be comfortable and durable.  I found these nice boots at Le Petit Marche.  She has an online store that sells a variety of items.
Black, blue and red Cimarron cowgirl boots.  These boots are size seven.
According to Le Petit, they have finger holes for ease of pulling them on.  They appear to have never been worn and they still have their Cimarron tag and the original tissue paper inserts.  There are some wrinkles and scuff marks on them.  The upper is leather and the balance is man-made.  So, if you are in the market for a new pair of boots, you should check out her listing.  Good boots are hard to find.

And if you are a horse lover the way I am, you should stop by Ecrater Stores Network and take a look around our other stores.  We have a variety of items for sale.