Agreed - quite a slippery slope indeed! I grew up on a ranch and rode my entire childhood through high school. I was SO lucky (something my pre-teen daughter reminds me of all the time).

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I love it!! Now I have to get riding boots and a helmet... maybe I will post a 2nd post on what kind of boots and helmet to buy.... hmmm??
Look around on line:

http://www.doversaddlery.com/

I really love Ariat boots - very comfy.

I've been buying these for my daughter (not real leather, but they look great and are nice budget boots for growing feet - or for someone who may be buying a whole bunch of stuff at once ): http://www.doversaddlery.com/saxon-e...1-38507/cn/11/