Hi, since I started riding I've been wearing jeans & wellies but I think it might be time to invest in some proper boots (and maybe jodhpurs). I have lots of problems with losing one of my stirrups when starting to canter and I think it's because my wellies are slightly too large for me and they slip about a lot. I'm hoping buying some proper riding boots will improve my riding (will it?), I'm just not sure what to buy. I'm lucky in that there is a second hand tack shop literally up the road from me and they have boots. I like the look of the long boots but are they just for shows? What's the difference between them and jodhpurs boots? Also, while I'm on the subject, what is the advantage to wearing jodhpurs over stretchy jeans?