What brand name of riding breeches should I buy for schooling?
I am petite and like both full seat and knee patches. I want breeches that are all cotton with a bit of stretch and are cool. I just about sweltered in my Kerrits. I just want something simple and cool for schooling
I love Dublin. Get them on Dover closeout for around $20-40. They last forever, are thick enough to be warmish in the winter, but really cool in the summer. They come in both knee patch and full seat. Devon-aire won’t last long though.
Were should i get my horse riding stuff from if i live in basildon?
Were should i get my horse riding things from? I live in basildon. By the way basildon is in essex. I mean i have lot’s f horse riding clothes BUT i like a bit of a horsey shope!
I mean shop. SORRY!
The answers obvious, Ingatestone Saddlery!
When you take up horse riding lessons, can you hire their equipment or do u have to purchase your own? ?
I want to take up horse riding. Will I have to purchase the basics before I go, or do they hire out theirs?
Thank you
I’m assuming you will be riding school horses.
In that case, tack will be supplied (unless they’re cheapos, but I’ve never heard of that)
However, I’ve never heard of a school that doesn’t provide the apparel necessities!
Most schools provide helmets and some also provide boots for free, although they are usually horrible and over-used ugly looking things.
However, if you do want to buy your own clothing, I strongly suggest a helmet comes first.
The helmets at riding schools are used frequently and have been through alot of bad accidents!
Did you know you need to change your helmet after 1 or 2 falls? Although you may not notice, helmets crack on the inside when shocked. The inner protective layer (usually made out of hard plastic of fibre glass) is made to absorb the impact but that doesn’t mean it’s going to last forever!
When buying a helmet, if you read the guide (sometimes written on the box itself) it recommends replacing the helmet after a fall.
I personally wouldn’t trust any riding school helmet, but that’s just me.
My suggestion is to buy your own. Helmet first, boots second, joddies third. That’s the order I believe it should be in.
Helmets aren’t relatively expensive. You can buy accredited helmets for under $100.
Check out www.horseland.com.au if you live in Australia and would like to have a browse.
Happy riding!