Like anyone with a horse-mad child, you are probably quite used to the awkward bending and precision needed to wrestle a child in to short boots and chaps. It's an event before the event, filled with plenty of groaning (or swearing) and back pain.

But still, we persevere. Why? Well, long boots aren't a sensible idea. Kids are growing and quite obviously, the long boots aren't. Makes total sense if you think about it.

With all that in mind, here is the Rhinegold Luxus Long Leather boot, for kids.

Now before you think we're totally mad, hear us out.

First things first, price. A suitable combination of short boots and half-chaps is likely to set you back not far off £70-80 nowadays. Suddenly the small price difference isn't looking like a bad trade-off for avoiding the sweaty situations outlined above. 

On top of this, you are getting a great looking but very versatile boot. Whether it's for home use or competition, the Luxus will tick the box.

As a final note, the boot is made from real leather and features an elasticated panel at the back. Not only does the panel make things more comfortable, we dare say it allows for a little growing room.

Luckily, there's no worrying about millions of size options here. It's as simple as picking a foot size. We find it's best to go with their size in school shoes (but feel free to go up if their toes are nearing the end).