Half Chaps & Gaiters

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Half chaps and gaiters wrap around your lower leg from ankle to knee, worn over short jodhpur boots to give the support and clean lines of a long riding boot at a fraction of the cost. The choices that matter are material (suede, synthetic or leather), half chaps versus closer-fitting gaiters , and sizing – which needs both a calf width and a height measurement. Just Horse Riders stocks adults' half chaps and gaiters from brands including Dublin, Shires and Brogini, from around £9. Free UK delivery over £50 · Fast next-day delivery available · 90-day returns · Family-run UK retailer since 2010. Half chaps and gaiters advice from the Just Horse Riders team — last reviewed July 2026. In a hurry? A pair of suede half chaps in black or brown suits most adult riders for lessons, schooling and yard work – the Dublin Adults Suede Half Chaps (£35.09) are soft from first wear and currently in stock across the full adult size run. Choosing adults' half chaps and gaiters Choice What it means Suede half chaps Soft and flexible straight out of the packet, with a bit of natural grip against the saddle. The everyday favourite for lessons and schooling. Synthetic half chaps The easiest to look after – most wipe clean and some are machine-washable – and usually the cheapest. A sensible pick for muddy yards and winter turnout duties. Leather half chaps and gaiters The smartest and generally the hardest-wearing option. They take a short while to soften but polish up well and keep their looks for years. Gaiters rather than half chaps Gaiters are cut closer and shaped through the calf so they sit like the top section of a long boot. Paired with matching jodhpur boots they give a dressier turnout, which is why leather gaiters are the usual choice for showing. Short, regular and tall heights Many adult styles come in more than one height as well as calf width – for example short and standard, or regular and tall. If you are taller or shorter than average in the leg, check the height optio