| Horse riding is something that has been done for | | | | added safety some riders will wear a protective vest |
| centuries, from the days where it was the only form | | | | for if they fall or any accidents that can affect the |
| of transport to the wide variety of horse riding styles | | | | torso. |
| and purposes that exist today. Horse riding is done for | | | | A large percentage of the equipment that you’ll |
| a variety of different reasons today, from farm | | | | need is actually to do with the horse and the |
| working to horse racing as well as a variety of other | | | | horse’s comfort. If the horse is not comfortable |
| popular sports such as Polo and dressage. | | | | then it is likely to develop behaviour problems such as |
| Beginning to learn horse riding can be a daunting | | | | reluctance to be ridden and showing fear or agitation |
| prospect as many people hear of the scare stories of | | | | when the saddle is brought out. There are a lot of |
| falling from the saddle and the life threatening injuries | | | | different saddle varieties, all of which are designed for |
| that some horse riders have suffered. Fortunately | | | | certain riding styles. It is important to get the right |
| there are many safety features present in horse riding | | | | saddle for you, the horse and the style of horse riding |
| these days as well as teaching and lessons at stables | | | | being done. |
| on how to not only ride a horse safely but also learn | | | | There are other items that are needed for horse riding |
| about proper horse care to ensure your horse is well | | | | such as Bridles and reins, these need to be the right |
| cared for and not at risk of injury. | | | | size and adjustment for the horse to be comfortable |
| First of all you will normally find that most stables will | | | | with. Again, if your horse is uncomfortable then you will |
| loan equipment and some items you need to ride, this | | | | notice it in the horse’s behaviour. If you are able to |
| may have a cost attached so it may be more cost | | | | buy the right equipment for your horse then it will be |
| effective to buy your own but there are a few items | | | | more comfortable with being ridden and co-operative. |
| that you will probably need to buy yourself such as | | | | There are many online retailers that can let you buy |
| riding helmets. Obviously everyone’s head is | | | | horse tack online as well as horse grooming kits to |
| shaped differently and so buying our own riding helmet | | | | keep your horse healthy and maintain its appearance. |
| will ensure you get a good fit every time you ride. For | | | | |