What do you wear to western horse riding?

What do you wear to western horse riding?

Horseback Riding: What to Wear (With Pictures)

• An ASTM/SEI-compliant horseback riding helmet.
• Long pants like jeans, breeches, or jodhpurs.
• Boots with a heel so your feet don’t accidentally get caught in your stirrups during a fall.
• A fitted long or short sleeved shirt that won’t get tangled in the horse’s equipment.

What should I wear to go horseback riding?

Wear long pants to protect legs from chafing against the saddle, and close-toed shoes with a small heel to keep feet from slipping out of the stirrups. Avoid all clothing that could get tangled in equipment including scarves, thin tank top straps, and long, loose sweaters or shirts.

What kind of pants should I wear for horseback riding?

What type of pants should you wear horseback riding? You should wear breeches, jodhpurs, tight-fitting jeans, or yoga pants/leggings. Any of these options will work well for most riding situations. Of these riding pants, some are certainly better than others, but each of these options could do the trick in a pinch.

Can I wear English boots for western riding?

Boots. While English riders can use cowboy boots, and Western riders can use English boots, you may want to find a pair more suited to the discipline you’re pursuing. Boots can be expensive, so once you decide to purchase a pair – choose carefully. Before purchasing a pair of boots, consider your needs carefully.

Can you wear paddock boots for western riding?

We recommend Ariat Heritage Breeze paddock boots for new riders, as they’re perfect for English or Western riding lessons.

Is horseback riding a good workout?

Core Strength: “Horseback riding is an isometric exercise, which means it uses specific muscles to stay in certain positions, in this case, keeping balanced on the horse,” Dr. Stout explains. This exercise helps with good overall muscle tone and flexibility.