Buying New Horse Riding Products

By Angela Briggs


Almost every little girl dreams of having her own pony to love and ride. Because of the immense popularity of horses many young people take lessons and learn how to brush, saddle and care for their mounts. Equestrian sports provide a huge variety of events to participate in, ranging from small local shows all the way to national and international level competitions. Every rider will need to get kitted out with some basic horse riding products.

Anyone who is around horses should have safety as their top priority. Most equines are very gentle animals, yet if they are startled they can unintentionally injure people. Even the most experienced of riders will take a fall sometimes. Having all the right equipment can help to keep people safe and minimize the damage in the event of an accident.

Many barns and riding establishments provide helmets for their clients. It is not always a good idea to use them simply because the client does not know if they have been involved in an accident or collision. Riding helmets can have hairline cracks that compromise their strength. Having a helmet of their own is the best and safest idea.

There is a huge range of helmets in many different styles. Some are specially designed for competition purposes. The everyday helmets are usually sufficient for most children and adults who are going to the barn a few times a week. Even a beginner should have their own helmet as one that has been in an accident may be compromised and no longer safe to use. Most tack stores sell good helmets for around fifty dollars.

The two main forms of equestrian activities are English and Western. Each style has its own distinctive types of saddles and bridles, the horses are presented in different ways and the riders are attired in very different styles. English riding is a lot more formal. It is based on the traditional wear of many hundreds of years of tradition that can still be seen in the clothing today.

Western turnout is a lot more relaxed. Riders typically wear jeans, cotton button up shirts and cowboy style hats. The look has been developed from the ranch hands of the western states. They spent many days in the saddle and everything had to be not only practical but also very comfortable. Boots had thick heels to prevent their feet slipping through the stirrups.

Show clothes are a big purchase for most riders. Each disciple has its own distinct turn out and a rider may require a change of outfit for each different class. This is often the case with western events where bright outfits and coordinating accessories can really catch the judges eye.

Horse riding products are available to purchase from local retail stores or from big on line companies. Shoppers should take their time to really look at all the options to find something that meets their needs and is within their price range.




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