Human Riding Equipment

Make no mistake about it, horse riding can be dangerous. Having said that, there are plenty of measures which can be taken to reduce the risks posed to the rider every time they mount their horse. ...

Breeches and jodhpurs are two of the most distinctive items of riding clothing. If you see someone wearing a pair you can be fairly sure they are a rider. The trousers serve to enhance the riding ...

Chaps and gaiters – but chaps especially – are something which are commonly associated with the Wild West and cowboys. And although they are worn by Western style riders a lot, the garments are seen ...

The importance of having the right footwear for riding cannot be underestimated. The rider does much of the controlling of the horse with their feet and, as such, must be comfortable and in control. ...

As the hands play such an important part in controlling the horse, riders need good quality riding gloves. It is impossible to grip the reins properly if your hands are cold, so in the winter gloves ...

Your riding hat is the single most important piece of equipment you will buy while riding horses. Never get on a horse without one as they can quite literally be a lifesaver. When learning to ride ...

Jackets are an invaluable piece of riding equipment for keeping riders warm and comfortable in cold weather and dry when it rains. But special riding jackets are needed, as ordinary jackets do not ...

Starting to ride is daunting enough before you start to consider what equipment you will need. But your riding school and instructor will help you to decide what the most necessary pieces of ...

There is no need to worry about what to wear on your first lesson, as no riding school will expect a complete beginner to have all of the right clothes and they will have plenty of essentials there ...

Whips and crops are used for encouraging the horse – and never ever for berating them. The whip or crop should never be used as punishment and you should never use it with excessive force. The main ...