Have you ever though about riding your horse barefoot, with the wind whipping through your hair? It does sound nice, doesn't it? However, you might want to think twice about this idea and instead consider some suitable riding apparel. Riding apparel has a very important purpose - keeping you, the rider, safe as you go galloping around.
Boots are a must, whether you are an adherent of the English or Western style of riding. Wearing boots is not just for riding, but for all activities around horses including feeding, grooming, exercising, etc. After all, those hooves are very heavy and if your horse accidentally steps on your toes; well, let's just say you'll wish you'd worn boots. For riding, a boot with a heel is the best choice as it will prevent your foot from slipping through the stirrups. However, for working in your stable, you may want to pick up a pair of paddock boots or work boots. They'll be more sturdy and durable, and often more comfortable.
Not very many people are excited about wearing a riding helmet. After all, one would hardly call them stylish. At the same time, a riding helmet can quite literally be a lifesaver in the event of a fall. Your baseball cap or cowboy hat will not provide adequate protection. Shop for a well-rated helmet specifically designed for horseback riding. Vented models can keep you cooler.
Long pants, breeches or jodhpurs should be worn when riding. They'll protect your legs from the saddle and horse's sweat and from brush, sticks and the elements.
In competitive riding, you'll have to stow your regular riding wear and pull out your show clothes - whether riding English or Western. Each style has clothing requirements, and each season brings new styles. If you aren't following both the rules and the styles, you'll find it hard to win ribbons.
If the show you're riding in asks for hunt seat attire, then you'll have to wear a riding shirt which is either white or pinstriped. You'll also need breeches, a hunting cap, dress riding boots and a wool riding jacket. Riding gloves are also customary in these events. Breeches and jacket can be any dark color, but you may want to find out what colors are "in" before making an investment in them. Being out of style may not win you favor with the judges or the audience.
You'll need to dress formal for dressage riding. You'll need a white shirt, a stock tie (which should be fastened with a horse-themed pin), white or tan breeches, black jacket and dress boots, as well as a helmet or hunt cap. If it is a saddle seat competition, then you'll want dark jodhpurs, jodhpur boots, a riding derby, a dark jacket and white riding shirt.
Western riders wear different clothes depending on their gender. Men will need Western shirts, ties, belts (leather with silver buckles), felt cowboy hats, riding boots, jeans and chaps. Women will be attired in Western shirts, vest or jacket, riding boots, felt hats and of course, jeans and chaps. In more intense sports, the ties and silver belt buckles are not required.
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New Black 18 Synthetic Cordura Texas Star Show Trail Horse Saddle & Tack Pad | US $199.99 | 46m |
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16 Black Western Show Trail Silver Leather Horse Saddle & Texas Star Tack Set | US $199.99 | 47m |
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New 17 Black Parade Show Western Horse Leather Saddle Studded Tack Set | US $399.99 | 2h 46m |
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1993-2001 Nissan Altima Carpet Kit | US $139.95 | 3h 31m |
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New 17 Premium Brown Synthetic Horse Show Trail Saddle Alligator Print Pad Tack | US $220.00 | 3h 46m |
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New Black 17 Synthetic Cordura Texas Star Show Trail Horse Saddle & Tack Pad | US $199.99 | 3h 55m |
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Womens size M Western Shirt Lot-(5 pc.)Levi's/Wrangle Blu./Side Saddle/Roper | US $9.99 | 5h 1m |
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PINARELLO FP2 2009, ROAD BIKE SHIMANO105 SET & MOST 58CM PERFECT CONDITIONS | US $1,190.48 | 6h 38m |
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HEADSTALL BEADED AND LEATHER SADDLE HORSE TACK | US $39.95 | 6h 40m |
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New 14 Cordura Western Horse Pleasure Trail Saddle Texas Star Free Pad Tack | US $225.00 | 7h 46m |
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BRAND NEW 5 SPEED KICK STARTER CRANK ASSEMBLY ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORCYCLE # 550151 | US $15.86 | 8h 1m |
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Beval Butet Saddle | US $3,900.00 | 8h 15m |
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Kelly Green Aluminum Barrel Stirrups Horse Tack | US $33.00 | 8h 15m |
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VINTAGE VICTOR QUALITY 16" SHOW/PLEASURE/TRAIL SADDLE | US $1,399.00 | 8h 19m |
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HEADSTALL BEADED AND LEATHER SADDLE HORSE TACK | US $39.95 | 8h 19m |
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17 inch Custom Circle Y Show Pleasure Saddle match bridle breast collar | US $1,250.00 | 8h 22m |
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Mendini Blue Bb Trumpet Student Band +Case+Care Kit | US $114.98 | 9h 46m |
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Mendini Red Bb Trumpet Student Band +Case+Care Kit | US $114.98 | 9h 46m |
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Set of 6 WESTERN SADDLE GOLD HORSE SHOE BERRY CONCHOS 1 inch | US $12.95 | 10h 11m |
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Set of 6 ANTIQUE SILVER BARREL RACER BERRY SADDLE CONCHOS 1 inch | US $12.95 | 10h 11m |
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Large Limited Edition Camel Bronze Plant Holder Sculpture Statue Figurine | US $1,499.00 | 10h 13m |
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Circle Y Show Saddle | US $1,850.00 | 10h 56m |
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Brown Leather Checkbook Duplicate Check Flap Holder Silver Flower Concho NEW | US $19.25 | 10h 57m |
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Circle Y Saddle | US $725.00 | 10h 57m |
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New 26" Folding Mountain Bicycle Foldable Bike 6 Speed Shimano Silver Color | US $172.95 | 11h 18m |
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KENNETH COLE NY BLACK LEATHER SATCHEL BAG | US $12.90 | 11h 21m |
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Parade Bridle Western Horse Tack Silver Show Rein Lead Headstall FREE SHIP USA! | US $108.50 | 11h 31m |
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Great Bronze medal Coachman Brown, loaded with feathers for a Bronze | US $17.46 | 11h 41m |
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Western Silver Show Bridle very Pretty | US $40.00 | 11h 49m |
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LEATHER AND BLUE JEANS Rhythm Bead Set Mane feather extensions + saddle clips | US $20.00 | 12h 2m |
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3" Pair of Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Overlay Pico Conchos Bridle Saddle | US $149.99 | 12h 26m |
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