| The most important part of equestrian riding clothing is | | | | comfortable. Jackets usually worn for formal |
| your helmet. A second hand helmet may show no | | | | equestrian events. They come in three types: Hacking |
| signs of damage but it still may be damaged and will | | | | Jacket, Hunting Jacket, and Show Jacket. |
| not provide sufficient protection. Equestrian clothing | | | | Body Protectors are filled with foam and are worn |
| consists of hats/helmets, breeches, jodhpurs, riding | | | | over the top of clothes. They are designed to protect |
| jackets, and body protectors. | | | | the rider in falls and against horse kicks.Breeches and |
| Equestrian clothing is designed to provide | | | | Jodhpurs are trousers. Jodhpurs end at the ankle whilst |
| safety,comfort and practicality to the rider. It is not | | | | breeches end halfway down the calf. |
| necessary to buy the full equestrian clothing initially | | | | There are two types of riding boots which are: jodhpur |
| though as stated before you must always wear a | | | | boots which are more comfortable than long riding |
| riding hat. Riding hats come in three types: the classic | | | | boots but do not protect the riders legs. Long riding |
| hat which is velvet and has a hard peak; Endurance | | | | boots however offer more protection to the rider's leg |
| skull Protector which is similar to a cycle helmet and is | | | | but are not as comfortable jodhpur boots. |
| very light; Jockey Cap which has no peak. | | | | Some equestrian riding clothing can be expensive but |
| Once you become a regular rider you should look at | | | | bear in mind it is specifically designed for horse riding |
| purchasing the rest of the equestrian riding | | | | offering comfort and safety to the rider. |
| clothing,which should fit tightly but at the same time be | | | | |