Jodhpurs are trousers that reach to the ankle where it ends in a cuff and worn primarily for horse riding. They can also be called the paddock boot or a jodhpur boot.
Horse riding Jodhpur boots are the ankle-length boots with low heels that are normally worn with jodhpur pants. These ankle length boots gained their name because they specially suited the jodhpur pants. For many who find long riding boots hot and uncomfortable, jodhpur boots are a good alternative. They are now used in horse riding shows and competitions as well as daily work in the barn and casual riding.
Horse riding jodhpurs are often simple and subdued with shades of black and brown when compared to cowboy boots that are rich in decoration and come in many colours. These boots are most often made in leather with elastic side panels meant for ease in putting on and taking off. Some have zippers and laces giving the boots different appearances. Jodhpur boots can be custom made in various stores specialized in horse riding equipment. All you need to do is find a local store, which is not at all difficult with the help of yellow pages and the internet. Choose the style you want and give your measurements.
One thing people keep in mind is the style. Remember those white tight jodhpurs. Does that mean white is a good color for the equestrian look? Yes probably. Then there is the jacket, maybe a hip length white jacket with black shaped pants. One can choose a bolero type jacket and the shirt inside whether sleeveless or not can be hip-length. And perhaps one can create an equestrian look with leather ! One can have a leather glam jacket with cropped twill pants, i.e. cropped pants inspired from jodhpurs. One needs a suitable fabric ie. Twill. Corduroy is perhaps suitable but certainly a cavalry twill. Cavalry twill is a good fabric for a formal trousers and if one has a cropped cavalry twill pants, this might help to create an equestrian look. One can have a waist length cropped leather jacket or hip-length. Maybe a glam designer jacket could complement the cropped cavalry twill pants. Instead of leather, choose a waist length “smart and chic” jacket inspired from the actual riding coat but obviously shortened. These are suggestions for an equestrian look.
Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about Jodhpurs : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodhpurs