Find out more about mini-chaps and riding chaps

The mini chaps allow you to transform your boots into riding boots since they are put on over the boots and over the riding pants, in order to cover the calf and lower leg of the rider to the knee level. They are therefore used in combination with riding boots, and offer the rider protection of the ankles and calves against friction due to the saddle, and provide stability and support for the lower leg.

Riding chaps in addition to boots are a perfect alternative to riding boots and are very popular with riders, not only for the more affordable price than for riding boots, but also for the ease of use and the resistance. In the hot summer months, riding chaps are popular for their lightness and are softer than riding boots. The rider can therefore remove them at the end of the session so as not to be too hot and to avoid damaging them during tasks in the stable.

There are many models of mini-chaps to suit all riders, and all circumstances. Leather mini-chaps offer superior quality and are often used by experienced riders, and for show jumping competitions for example. The synthetic leather mini-chaps are very easy to maintain and offer the same appearance as the leather chaps. They are ideal for young riders because of their very affordable price, which allows them to be renewed regularly as the children grow older, and because of their ease of maintenance. They are also less fragile than genuine leather chaps, which is particularly suitable for children who may have to dirty them in winter weather.

The mini-chaps have an elastic loop to be placed under the rider's sole to prevent them from slipping and coming up when riding. In addition, they have a zipper at the back of the upper to facilitate the closing of the chaps, and are very easy to put on. A press-stud secures the closure and prevents it from scratching the saddle with friction.

When taking your lower leg measurements for the purchase of riding mini-chaps, consider the thickness of the riding pants as well as the socks so that the chaps fit properly.