| If you are planning to get horse riding apparel, it is good | | | | you from serious injuries to your head. Head gear |
| to have some prior knowledge in this area since these | | | | includes helmets as well as velvet hats, usually |
| items can add up to a significant expenditure. There | | | | depending on the type of event as well as the |
| are several things to consider when it comes to horse | | | | rider’s preference. It must be pointed out that top |
| riding apparel. Nothing beats functionality combined with | | | | hats and beaglers do not offer any safety standard |
| style. The rider should look elegant and be comfortable | | | | protection as they are manufactured with the minimum |
| at the same time. Hence, you need to choose | | | | materials and no safety harness. Also, do remember |
| materials that are both durable and light. The fabric that | | | | to wear gloves of good quality and durability. |
| is suitable for horse riding apparel should be cool and | | | | When it comes to following the trends, horse riding |
| should absorb moisture. This helps you in remaining | | | | apparel provides the most scope and opportunity. Any |
| comfortable in both a hot as well as a cold climate. | | | | new apparel worn by riders for shows and |
| What comprises a complete horse riding apparel? | | | | competitions quickly becomes available for others to |
| Well, it includes a shirt, a waist coat, breeches or | | | | purchase. Recently there has been a movement |
| jodhpurs, tall or short riding boots, riding gloves and a | | | | towards the softer shades of blue, green and purple |
| riding jacket. The shirt can be cotton and is usually | | | | which have become very popular. Breeches in white |
| white. The breeches or jodhpurs for the lower body | | | | or other light colours are chosen by the majority of |
| should fit the legs well and protect you from rain and | | | | riders. In the case of show coats, the tendency is to |
| wind. Jodhpurs are close fitting on top and towards the | | | | go for darker shades like navy or black, although there |
| lower parts of the leg so making them more suitable | | | | are riders who prefer brown or khaki. Riders |
| and convenient for riding. Choose a luxurious jacket | | | | sometimes choose coats with stripes or patterns |
| that is long lasting and stylish. | | | | instead of plain ones. |
| In the case of riding boots, the tall ones are perfect to | | | | As for accessories, when it comes to shows and |
| wear for competitions and shows, while short ones | | | | competitions, you can use glittery items like stock pins |
| are comfortable and hard wearing for casual riding or | | | | and jewelry. Belts and helmets with crystals attached |
| training and are usually worn with half chaps or gaiters. | | | | are also becoming a popular element of horse riding |
| And when it comes to head gear, pick one that fits | | | | apparel. However, for casual riding and training, these |
| your head perfectly. This is a very important aspect | | | | accessories are not seen. They should be reserved |
| of horse riding apparel since your head gear protects | | | | for those extra special occasions. |