What to Wear for Riding

Need help with what to wear for riding? The best clothes for riding and working with horses are comfortable, practical and safe — and you’ll want to look good too. When you go shopping there's so much choice, from specialist riding equipment to casual country clothing, but which ones do the job best and what do you really need? WHAT TO WEAR FOR RIDING offers clear, practical advice on making the right choices to suit the sort of riding you'll be doing, as well as your wallet and your style.

Just starting out? You probably have some clothes already that would be safe and comfortable for riding. This book flags up how to cut corners on cost (but never on safety) — especially useful if you’re preparing for your first ride, letting children try riding or on a tight budget. Author Lis Clegg is a respected equestrian writer and a lifelong rider who draws on practical experience plus extensive research, and explains why some clothes and footwear are suitable for riding while others are not.

If you plan to ride regularly, go on a riding holiday or look after horses and ponies you'll need more specialised clothes, and you'll be out in all types of weather. We show you how to stay comfortable from top to toe without spending a fortune. But key decisions on what to wear around horses all start with safety, so WHAT TO WEAR FOR RIDING explains the latest manufacturing standards for vital safety equipment such as helmets, body protectors and air jackets and gives tips on buying, fitting and using them.

From riding school to trail riding, stable-yard to show-ring, WHAT TO WEAR FOR RIDING covers everything you need to know when choosing your outfit. For riding occasionally or every day, helping around the yard, packing for a riding holiday or gearing up for your first show, the best advice is all here.

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