what's the difference between....

[horsegirl]

half chaps & gaiters?

 

[KatB]

Half chaps generally are zipped down the side, Gaiters are made to look like long boots when combined with short boots, and zip up the back.

 

[Rambo]

Half chaps zip at the side and are often made of suede or elasicated / gathered in some way, gaiters are usually made of leather and zip at the back, they are considered to be 'smarter' than half-chaps

 

[tormor]

gaiters are leather

 

[CastleMouse]

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gaiters are leather

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Half chaps can also be leather. Gaiters look more like long boots compared to chaps, and are acceptable for affiliating, whilst half chaps aren't.

 

[serena2005]

i know 2 people that jump affiliated with leather half chaps!

 

[teapot]

I don't think there is a clear cut defintion really as I've got short boots and the matching gaitors (sold as gaitors) but the zip is down the side

And from a distance they look like long boots Clickie here

Gaitors tend to be smarter

 

[KatB]

Ah, but they're ariat ones... so tehy just look fab regardless!!