Horse riding is a hobby enjoyed by all ages and although many start horse riding when young, more people are taking up horse riding for the first time later in life. This section is intended to help both those thinking of starting horse riding as well as the more experienced horse rider.
Riding Hats
The most important piece of equestrian clothing is a riding hat. Riding hats consist of a hard shell lined with shock absorbing material and provide vital protection for the rider's head should they fall from a horse or be kicked by a horse. As well as wearing a riding hat at all times when riding, it is also wise to wear a riding hat whilst lunging, or handling any horse from the ground.
Riding hats should always be replaced immediately if they suffer a severe impact as a result of a fall from a horse, being dropped onto a hard surface or kicked by a horse as although no visible damage to the riding hat may be seen, any severe impact to the riding hat can result in diminished protection. In addition the protection offered by any riding hat diminishes over time as the padding inside becomes compressed and so any riding hat should routinely be replaced every 3-4 years even if there are no visible signs of damage, wear and tear, etc.
When buying a riding hat it is always best to buy a new one and second hand riding hats should be avoided as there is no way to be certain that any second hand riding hat, even if it looks in tact, has not received a severe impact in the past that could result in diminished protection.
When buying a riding hat it is always best to buy a new one and second hand riding hats should be avoided as there is no way to be certain that any second hand riding hat, even if it looks in tact, has not received a severe impact in the past that could result in diminished protection.
Riding Jackets
Riding jackets are generally worn during formal equestrian events such as at horse shows or when hunting rather than for everyday riding. Any riding jacket should fit properly and not restrict movement. Riding jackets have a vent at the back which allows the jacket to to lie smoothly over the back of the saddle.
Hacking Jacket
A hacking jacket is a tweed style jacket.
Show Jacket
A show jacket is a single coloured jacket, most often black or navy blue.
Hunting Jacket, Hunt Coat
A hunting jacket or hunt coat is a tweed style jacket, although red jackets are also available for hunt masters.
Hacking Jacket
Body Protectors
Body or Back Protectors are foam filled vest type garments that are worn over the top of clothes and either over or under a jacket and are designed to give protection to the back and chest area of the rider should the rider fall or be kicked.
Injuries cannot be entirely prevented by wearing a body protector but a body protector can reduce the severity of any impact on the body and prospective injury. The wearing of a body protector is compulsory at some competitive events.
Any body protector must be adjusted to fit securely and reasonably tightly around the body. For body protectors with velcro fastenings no red velcro should be exposed on the fastenings and the body protector should not move whilst riding. Although the body protector may seem stiff and uncomfortable at first the foam moulds itself to the rider's body shape over time to become more comfortable.
Second hand body protectors should be avoided as if these have been subject to a fall or kick the protection they offer can be diminished even if they look in tact. Any Body Protector that is dented after a fall, should be replaced immediately as the impact absorption properties are likely to be diminished.
Any body protector should be fastened tightly and correctly and should conform to the current safety standard which is BETA 2009.
Injuries cannot be entirely prevented by wearing a body protector but a body protector can reduce the severity of any impact on the body and prospective injury. The wearing of a body protector is compulsory at some competitive events.
Any body protector must be adjusted to fit securely and reasonably tightly around the body. For body protectors with velcro fastenings no red velcro should be exposed on the fastenings and the body protector should not move whilst riding. Although the body protector may seem stiff and uncomfortable at first the foam moulds itself to the rider's body shape over time to become more comfortable.
Second hand body protectors should be avoided as if these have been subject to a fall or kick the protection they offer can be diminished even if they look in tact. Any Body Protector that is dented after a fall, should be replaced immediately as the impact absorption properties are likely to be diminished.
Any body protector should be fastened tightly and correctly and should conform to the current safety standard which is BETA 2009.
Jodhpurs And Breeches
Jodhpurs and breeches are riding trousers that are close fitting around the lower leg with reinforced areas around the inside knee. Jodhpurs end at the ankles and are suitable to be worn with jodhpur boots or long riding boots, whereas breeches end half way down the calf and are suitable to be worn with long riding boots only.Jodhpurs are named after the ancient city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan in North India where they originated and where polo was a popular royal pastime. The riding trousers used became popular with the British and became known as Jodhpurs.Jodhpurs and breeches are available in a variety of colours and fabrics ranging from the classic cream jodhpurs and breeches to coloured cord or denim jodhpurs and breeches. Jodhpurs and breeches should be tight fitting but comfortable allowing the rider to bend the knee without them cutting into the back of the leg.
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