"Maybe it's thanks to gritty smash-hit drama Yellowstone, or cowboycore's ongoing influence which, if the number of cow-print items we saw on the high street this year is anything to go by, only appears to be evolving. Perhaps it's the natural result of the world's eternal love affair with the mythology of the Wild West, or just the across-the-pond version of the rise of the farm stay."
"Skip to: As someone who's exclusively ridden with English tack until this trip, I had fun buying Western-appropriate riding clothes for my ranch stay. Leave your jodhpurs at home and invest in some good bootcut jeans. Denim is less stretchy than jodhs, so you want to find a cut you have room to move in without it being too loose around the ankle, which could be dangerous if it gets caught on the saddle or something in your environment as you're riding or dismounting."
"Trainers are a no-go, as you run the risk of getting your foot trapped in the stirrup. Similarly, don't wear 'fashion' cowboy boots on a horse; it's safer to wear those specifically designed for riding. There were plenty of American guests in English-style jodhpur boots, but I bought these Ariat Heritage Lacer IIs, which I thought were more on brand for a western stay."
Ranch travel popularity is rising, driven by media and cowboycore fashion. Travellers increasingly choose week-long stays at American ranches instead of resort breaks. Riders should wear Western-appropriate gear: bootcut jeans rather than stretchy jodhpurs to avoid loose ankles catching equipment. Trainers are unsafe because feet can become trapped in stirrups. Choose boots specifically designed for riding rather than decorative 'fashion' cowboy boots. Long-sleeved tops provide sun protection and protect against scratches in falls; layering lighter tops allows temperature control. Invest in comfortable, durable riding boots such as Ariat Heritage models for safety and all-day comfort.
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