Equipment
Everything about equestrian clothing and equipment.
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Helmet, oh, my savior
I had planned to post a much happier blog today; a description of a day with my university’s riding club at the equestrian club. It would be very nice, really. But, as I wrote about equipment yesterday, I thought it’s my responsibility to stand on what happened today in that club: a bad fall. We had finished our beginners’ lesson and next to the arena came more advanced students, whom I enjoy watching. Today they did jumping work. They were jumping, riding around obstacles, trotting, cantering. Everything appeared normal. I mean, normal, until a mare freaked out with a female rider on her back. That specific female rider is…
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First month as a rider? You’ll need these items!
So, you have ridden for one month now and, of course, you need to start getting your own, personalised equipment. That makes sense, but allow your pocket to raise some money for the time when your decision that horseback riding is for you becomes final. The items below are the ones I bought after my first month, and I strongly recommend them. Of course, you can buy more items, or even less than that. But this list should be considered, because it has been made having safety, comfort and budget in consideration: 1. Helmet: Many people avoid wearing a helmet, either because they feel it like a trouble, or they…