| Riding hats and helmets come in different designs and | | | | riding boots cover the rider’s calf finishing just |
| the design is often chosen dependant on the discipline. | | | | below the riders knee. Comfort is vital as a lot of |
| More often than not the design of the hat that riders | | | | control when riding your horse will come from your |
| choose will be down to personal preference, comfort | | | | legs and feet. |
| and fit. It is important that the hat you choose is new | | | | Riding jackets come in all shape and size and for |
| and conforms to current safety standards BSEN1384, | | | | many different purposes. Many riders will have a |
| EN1384 or PAS015. | | | | number of different jackets, for cold wet conditions, for |
| The correct leg wear can contribute to an enjoyable | | | | warmer breezier weathers and for showing or |
| ride. Wearing uncomfortable leg wear that pinches or | | | | competing. Any jacket the rider wears should be |
| allows the riders leg to move too much can hinder the | | | | comfortable, suitable, leave the rider with plenty of |
| rider when performing aids and affect their safety | | | | movement through their arms and across their |
| when on the horse. While riding skills are not going to | | | | shoulders and should not flap or have parts that could |
| be improved with the use of suitable clothing, improper | | | | get caught making them unsafe in any way. |
| clothing can hinder the progression of the rider. | | | | Chaps are a widespread piece of horse riding wear |
| Jodhpurs and breeches are fitted to the leg, have | | | | that many riders choose to use. They are brilliant as |
| durable seat and knee patches with many giving extra | | | | they fit over yard boots or Jodhpur boots and on top |
| security in these places too. They are stretchy and the | | | | of jodhpurs giving the rider the additional grip and |
| material used keeps the rider from overheating. | | | | comfort that Long boots would provide but whilst |
| Typically the quality, fit and additional features are | | | | giving them the peace of mind that they are not |
| improved as the price increases. | | | | damaging or ruining their more expensive Long boots. |
| Riding boots are important for more than one reason. | | | | They come in two forms, full length which fit hip to |
| The sole and heal of the boot will be made with | | | | ankle and half chaps which fit the lower half of the |
| safety in mind. It should be made of a hard wearing | | | | rider’s leg. They can be worn on the yard for |
| material with a fine grip tread and heel to prevent the | | | | additional warmth and available in a variety of |
| foot from slipping right through the stirrup. Boots can be | | | | materials. Gaiters are closer fitting chaps and are |
| ankle height, these are called Jodhpur boots and long | | | | commonly made from leather. |