2009 July | Equestrian Apparel Blog

Made For Horse Riding – Riding Jeans And Riding Gloves

Horseback riding can be a fun and dangerous sport at the same time. The good news is that a little more attention from your side can almost take the danger away from the sport. For example, getting the right riding apparel can really help you enjoy riding more and minimize the risk of any injuries. Always wear pants that are made for horse riding – breeches. If you want to wear jeans, that can work too as long as you get riding jeans. These special jeans will help you get a better grip and will prevent unwanted bruises. You should also consider getting riding gloves. These gloves will help you get a better grip on the reins and prevent blisters.

Riding Chaps And Riding Accessories

Riding chaps are covering for a rider’s legs. They are strapped on breeches or pants and are usually made of leather or any leather like sturdy material. They are usually worn for safety but nowadays they are also being worn in horse shows. There are several types of chaps available in the market – Shotgun chaps, batwing chaps, chinks, armitas, farrier’s apron, woolies, and zamarros. You can find European variations of these chaps too. Chaps are made by many companies like Tuffrider and can be found online at websites like TheEquestrianCorner.com. You can also buy riding accessories here that are specially made for men, women, and young riders.

Dress Boots And Field Boots For Horseback Riding

Riding boots are one of the most important purchases you will make for horseback riding. Riding boots can be of different types – Dress boots, field boots, paddocks & jodhpurs, rubber boots, and thermal riding boots. Dress boots are usually made of leather and as the name suggests are “dress” boots for horseback riding. They can range anywhere from $85 to $200. Field boots on the other hand, are more for daily use. They are a little cheaper than dress boots, can you can get them starting from $65 and up. Be careful to look at the sizing chart because all manufacturers have different size standards.

Horse Riding Apparel Designed For Comfort And Safety

Like very other sport, horse riding has specialized clothing for riders. The purpose of riding apparel is two fold – comfort and safety. Since this sport involves another living being, there is specialized clothing and equipment for the horse too. The main goal here is again, the safety and comfort of the horse. Apparel for riders consists of riding helmets, shirts, jackets, vests, boots, pants and undergarments. Riding apparel is also specially made for various horse shows. The basic underlying products are the same but the look and feel of each is very different. The next few posts will cover details about each of these products – how to buy, where to buy, and etc.

Riding Helmets Are Your First Line Of Equestrian Safety Products

The first piece of the entire riding clothing line is the riding helmet. A helmet is the single most important riding equipment for you when you are riding. Always buy a new helmet because an old helmet can be damaged and will not be as effective. You must also make sure that the helmet is ASTM/SEI certified. These certifications will make sure that the helmet was specially made for equestrian sports and that it has passed all the inspection and related tests. You can get a decent helmet for around $50 and it can be bought online or from a store. If you buy it from a store you will have the option of trying it on to see the comfort and size. If you know your size, buying online will save you time and gas money.