Ive seen one of these lately in a catalog.
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From: Linda B. Merims
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 6:47 AM
To: lysanec@xxxxxxxx; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] English boots v. paddocks and half-chaps
There was a kind of high boot very popular in
the 1960's and the decades previous called a
"Newmarket Boot." It had a leather shoe part,
and then a canvas upper, with leather protecting
the inside calf.
They were an informal boot intended for
summer use. For a short while in the 70's
people were even using them in the show
ring, but I gather that the rule changes
that tightened the regs on what was
acceptable show ring hunter attire put
an end to that.
I havn't seem anybody offer a Newmarket
boot in the US for decades. They can still
be gotten from English tack shops, e.g.:
Just an historical note... I seem to be
keen on the history of riding attire fashion
right now. Personally, I use sneakers and
half-chaps.
Linda B. Merims
Massachusetts, USA
