| Equestrian clothing is equally important as all the other | | | | quality helmet. A helmet can protect the rider from a |
| accessories and equipment used when engaged in | | | | fall, and prevent dangerous head trauma. A |
| horse riding. | | | | horseback riding helmet must be quality checked and |
| One of the most basic clothing worn in horseback | | | | approved by the American standard for Testing |
| riding is a pair of jeans or breeches. Ease of | | | | (ASTM) and the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI). No |
| movement while riding a horse is the most important | | | | other helmets other than the riding helmet designed |
| aspect that jeans or breeches provide. The stretch | | | | for equestrian is approved or recommended. |
| materials of which jeans and breeches are usually | | | | However, to get the maximum protection from a |
| made provide riders with comfort in mounting, riding | | | | helmet, it is important to choose one that fits |
| and dismounting a horse. Although it is not necessary | | | | perfectly well. |
| for beginners to wear riding breeches, it will make | | | | Aside from a helmet, a rider must also secure a pair |
| the experience much more comfortable. | | | | of sturdy riding boots. Riding boots are designed to |
| However, aside from equestrian clothes, horse riders | | | | add support to the legs during riding, and make it |
| also must be outfitted with a pair of boots and a | | | | easier to stay on the stirrup during the ride. Even for |
| helmet, all of which are a basic requirement whether | | | | beginners, wearing the proper equestrian clothing is |
| you are riding Western or English. | | | | important not only for protection but also to ensure |
| Without a doubt, a rider needs to invest in a good | | | | comfort when enjoying the sport. |