| Riding hats and helmets come in different designs and | | | | riding boots cover the rider's calf finishing just below |
| the design is often chosen dependent on the discipline. | | | | the riders knee. Comfort is vital as a lot of control |
| More often than not the design of the hat that riders | | | | when riding your horse will come from your legs and |
| choose will be down to personal preference, comfort | | | | 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. Chaps |
| clothing can hinder the progression of the rider. | | | | are a widespread piece of horse riding wear that |
| Jodhpurs and breeches are fitted to the leg, have | | | | many riders choose to use. They are brilliant as they fit |
| durable seat and knee patches with many giving extra | | | | over yard boots or Jodhpur boots and on top of |
| security in these places too. They are stretchy and the | | | | jodhpurs giving the rider the additional grip and comfort |
| material used keeps the rider from overheating. | | | | that Long boots would provide but whilst giving them |
| Typically the quality, fit and additional features are | | | | the peace of mind that they are not damaging or |
| improved as the price increases. | | | | ruining their more expensive Long boots. They come in |
| Riding boots are important for more than one reason. | | | | two forms, full length which fit hip to ankle and half |
| The sole and heal of the boot will be made with | | | | chaps which fit the lower half of the rider's leg. They |
| safety in mind. It should be made of a hard wearing | | | | can be worn on the yard for additional warmth and |
| material with a fine grip tread and heel to prevent the | | | | available in a variety of materials. Gaiters are closer |
| foot from slipping right through the stirrup. Boots can be | | | | fitting chaps and are commonly made from leather. |
| ankle height, these are called Jodhpur boots and long | | | | |