Helmets & Boots

Generally, the rider should wear comfortable, secure, neat clothes, which will permit enough freedom of movement to ride comfortably. All riding equipment should be in good repair, it should be noted that riding helmets should have their expiry date check before purchase. Riders should be aware of purchasing used helmets!

Rider Attire Includes:

Helmet/Hard Hat

All riders must wear an ASTM/SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials /Safety Equipment Institute) helmet. The helmet will be marked with the ASTM/SEI stamp on the inside and the date it was manufactured. The helmet should fit correctly, and the chin strap should be adjusted snugly. This is the most important piece of equipment!

Boots

There are many types of boots available in a variety of materials that are safe to use. If you are uncertain check with your coach, before purchasing a pair of boots. The shoe or boot should be high enough to support the ankle. It should have a heel so that the foot cannot advance too far in the stirrup, and the sole should be rigid for comfort and protection.

Tall Boots are available in leather and in rubber. Rubber boots make it harder to keep your heel down when riding. It is important to buy tall boots that are high enough but that do not interfere with the rider’s knee when bent and large enough in the calf area.

Short Boots/Paddock Boots

These boots are generally worn with jodhpurs and half chaps.

Winter Boots

There are a variety of winter boots, make sure that the stirrup irons are wide enough to accommodate a winter boot.

Generally, the rider should wear comfortable, secure, neat clothes, which will permit enough freedom of movement to ride comfortably. All riding equipment should be in good repair, it should be noted that riding helmets should have their expiry date check before purchase.