Comments on: I’m thinking of taking up horse riding. Should I buy the clothing before I start and what are the best items ? http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:36:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Jennifer C http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-389 Jennifer C Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:11:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-389 Don't go all out. Honestly if you're just starting out, you really only need a pair of boots with at least a 1/2" heel. Most barns should have helmets that you can use, but you can always buy one later on!<br><b>References : </b><br> Don’t go all out. Honestly if you’re just starting out, you really only need a pair of boots with at least a 1/2" heel. Most barns should have helmets that you can use, but you can always buy one later on!
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]]> By: sharna_hayles http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-388 sharna_hayles Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:26:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-388 hi, My husband says just get the helment. but i say buy everything that you need befor you start to ride.<br><b>References : </b><br>Been riding for years hi, My husband says just get the helment. but i say buy everything that you need befor you start to ride.
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]]> By: edpcreations http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-387 edpcreations Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:04:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-387 The only think you need to start out is a certified riding helmet and a pair of boots with a heel. I hope you mean taking up horse lessons than just going a head and buying a horse....... Good licks, its loads of FUN!<br><b>References : </b><br> The only think you need to start out is a certified riding helmet and a pair of boots with a heel. I hope you mean taking up horse lessons than just going a head and buying a horse…….
Good licks, its loads of FUN!
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]]> By: ttreepark http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-386 ttreepark Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:41:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-386 forget the fancy stuff. you need comfortable, loose pants, preferably jeans as they tend to grip the saddle better than most [most breeches are slick in the saddle and you're better off waiting until you're balanced and comfortable on the horse. The shirt doesn't really matter, just make sure you have good range of motion and it's not too baggy as to get in your way. Shoes do matter -- you need something with a small heel and little tread on the sole. The tread can get hung up on the stirrups and the heel keeps your foot from slidding through the stirrup. A helmet is also a good idea, but quite honestly, I usually have my students who do not have a riding helmet just bring a bicycle helmet -- until they are experienced enough to require specialized equipment.<br><b>References : </b><br>riding instructor for 16 years, equestrian for 30 forget the fancy stuff. you need comfortable, loose pants, preferably jeans as they tend to grip the saddle better than most [most breeches are slick in the saddle and you’re better off waiting until you’re balanced and comfortable on the horse. The shirt doesn’t really matter, just make sure you have good range of motion and it’s not too baggy as to get in your way. Shoes do matter — you need something with a small heel and little tread on the sole. The tread can get hung up on the stirrups and the heel keeps your foot from slidding through the stirrup. A helmet is also a good idea, but quite honestly, I usually have my students who do not have a riding helmet just bring a bicycle helmet — until they are experienced enough to require specialized equipment.
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]]> By: BarrelRacer http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-385 BarrelRacer Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:04:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-385 Well it depends, If you are taking up western you dont realy need to get anything other than a cowboy hat boots spurs and a long sleeve shirt but if your taking up english you need to get a helment boots pants jacket shirt crop and possibly any other assories Good Luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Well it depends, If you are taking up western you dont realy need to get anything other than a cowboy hat boots spurs and a long sleeve shirt but if your taking up english you need to get a helment boots pants jacket shirt crop and possibly any other assories

Good Luck!
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]]> By: cow_girl_808 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-384 cow_girl_808 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:54:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-384 Just wear jeans and I warm shirt and a hat. Simple as that! Plus some boots!<br><b>References : </b><br> Just wear jeans and I warm shirt and a hat. Simple as that! Plus some boots!
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]]> By: Masquerade http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-383 Masquerade Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:33:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-383 A helmet is A MUST. Many english shows and others will not even allow you to ride without one. I have had my helmet save my life many times, they are a nessecity. Buy one. You'll also want a pair of gloves. Your hands can blister on the reins, plus it gives you a better grip. The rest depends on what kind of riding you want to do. If you want to do english, like me, I would suggest a pair of paddock boots and chaps for regular riding. If you want to show, buy some full boots. Also, buy a pair of breeches or jodpurs. They are stretchy and work well in the english saddle. Then a long sleeved shirt, and NO JEWLERY. For the western rider, a loose long sleeved flannel shirt is great. Buy a nice pair of quality boots too. Then a good pair of jeans. I suggest wranglers. Wear a helmet still. NO JEWLERY, for several reasons. It can get caught on things, is the main one. Hope I helped you, and have fun riding! Edit: by the way, Stephanie, wearing a helmet will not endanger you. I've had many cases with myself where I have been jumping say, and the horse has slammed on the brakes right before jumping. If you come off and your head rams into the standard, a helmet will be the difference between permanent brain damage and a sore body. And no, no one will think you are insecure, because practically everyone with at least three years horse experience knows to where one. I have been riding and showing in the A circut for seven years, I know what I'm talking about. And if you talk to a licenced coach, they will tell you the same thing.<br><b>References : </b><br> A helmet is A MUST. Many english shows and others will not even allow you to ride without one. I have had my helmet save my life many times, they are a nessecity. Buy one.
You’ll also want a pair of gloves. Your hands can blister on the reins, plus it gives you a better grip. The rest depends on what kind of riding you want to do.
If you want to do english, like me, I would suggest a pair of paddock boots and chaps for regular riding. If you want to show, buy some full boots. Also, buy a pair of breeches or jodpurs. They are stretchy and work well in the english saddle. Then a long sleeved shirt, and NO JEWLERY.
For the western rider, a loose long sleeved flannel shirt is great. Buy a nice pair of quality boots too. Then a good pair of jeans. I suggest wranglers. Wear a helmet still. NO JEWLERY, for several reasons. It can get caught on things, is the main one.
Hope I helped you, and have fun riding!
Edit: by the way, Stephanie, wearing a helmet will not endanger you. I’ve had many cases with myself where I have been jumping say, and the horse has slammed on the brakes right before jumping. If you come off and your head rams into the standard, a helmet will be the difference between permanent brain damage and a sore body. And no, no one will think you are insecure, because practically everyone with at least three years horse experience knows to where one. I have been riding and showing in the A circut for seven years, I know what I’m talking about. And if you talk to a licenced coach, they will tell you the same thing.
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]]> By: tlctreecare http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-382 tlctreecare Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:28:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-382 Go take a few lessons first then if you like it buy the colthing. The clothes requirements are different for dressage then cross country or hunting and for jumping. They are also different for roping and western events. So decide what type ofevent you are going to d othen get the proper attire for it. If english event some of those clothes are really expensive. A helmet would be a good investment.<br><b>References : </b><br> Go take a few lessons first then if you like it buy the colthing.
The clothes requirements are different for dressage then cross country or hunting and for jumping.
They are also different for roping and western events.
So decide what type ofevent you are going to d othen get the proper attire for it. If english event some of those clothes are really expensive.
A helmet would be a good investment.
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]]> By: esugrad97 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-381 esugrad97 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:55:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-381 all you need is a pair of jeans and a good pair of boots.<br><b>References : </b><br>been riding since I was 3 or 4 all you need is a pair of jeans and a good pair of boots.
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]]> By: Stephanie http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items/comment-page-1#comment-380 Stephanie Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:25:59 +0000 http://www.horseridingtraining.net/horse-riding-clothing/im-thinking-of-taking-up-horse-riding-should-i-buy-the-clothing-before-i-start-and-what-are-the-best-items#comment-380 First of all, DO NOT BUY A HELMET!!!! Don't be a helmet rider, people will make fun of you. If you happen to fall off, oh well, you'll only get a bruise. If you're kicked in the head by horse, either way you're seriously hurt. Rather than bleeding you'll snap your neck. Helmets really aren't as safe as many people believe. They get hooked on trees limbs after falling, tangles in a mess of objects, and they're a dorky hassle. Buy yourself a good pair of cowboy boots, jeans (not the kind you buy at the mall.. a good pair of wranglers) wear a tshirt so you're comfortable and buy a hat to keep the sun's glare off of your head and eyes. Any hat will do. But don't wear a helmet. That only shows fear and insecurity, as well as stupidity. If you're too scared to ride a horse, DONT DO IT AT ALL. You'll only be endangering yourself, as well as other riders and horses.<br><b>References : </b><br> First of all, DO NOT BUY A HELMET!!!! Don’t be a helmet rider, people will make fun of you. If you happen to fall off, oh well, you’ll only get a bruise. If you’re kicked in the head by horse, either way you’re seriously hurt. Rather than bleeding you’ll snap your neck. Helmets really aren’t as safe as many people believe. They get hooked on trees limbs after falling, tangles in a mess of objects, and they’re a dorky hassle. Buy yourself a good pair of cowboy boots, jeans (not the kind you buy at the mall.. a good pair of wranglers) wear a tshirt so you’re comfortable and buy a hat to keep the sun’s glare off of your head and eyes. Any hat will do. But don’t wear a helmet. That only shows fear and insecurity, as well as stupidity. If you’re too scared to ride a horse, DONT DO IT AT ALL. You’ll only be endangering yourself, as well as other riders and horses.
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