PLEASE HAVE THIS HAND-OUT WITH YOU WHILE SHOPPING FOR RIDING LESSON ATTIRE! We also recommend keeping tags on everything and showing us what you bought just to make sure it’s correct.

At Equitate, our Lesson Guidelines explain that anyone riding 4 weeks or longer is asked to purchase the proper seat (riding pants), Jodhpur , gloves and a . This will help better your riding with having the proper attire!

Listed below is some information on how to find new riding attire locally, here at Equitate (gently used and for sale by riders) or online. Need help? Just ask us! *prices below are approximate and subject to change

Jodhpurs ( Riding Pants): These jods are the correct style of pant for riding saddle seat at Equitate. They are snug, cover the and the heel of the boot, have a bell-bottom, and have proper underpasses on them. It’s ok if they are long, we prefer long vs. short – just get a pair of cuff straps to keep them off the ground and clean. They have 2 buttons on each left for attaching underpasses (see below).

Example of how jods should look over boots while riding ACCEPTABLE RIDING PANTS AT EQUITATE: JODS These photos show “” are NOT acceptable for saddle seat riding at Equitate. They are tight all the way down the leg and are not long enough nor do they have the bell bottom leg like Jods do. The style of boots we wear can get caught on the saddle when these are worn. The Kerrits brand of pants, even the boot-cut, are not acceptable.

Please do not purchase these, whether they are new or used unless your rider is 6 years of age or under. Also, if you already own this UNACCEPTABLE RIDING PANTS AT EQUITATE: BREECHES style of riding pants or breeches, we ask that (INCLUDING BOOT CUT) you no longer wear them. Lesson Attire – Team Equitate

Most of our riders wear the Polyester Kentucky Jodhpurs. We encourage riders to get suede knee patches on these, which are very helpful when riding. These jods can be used both for practice and shows. Price ranges; $55 and up for kids and $85 and up for adults.

For riders in adult sizes, the Piper Breech by Smart Pak in the boot-cut style are excellent. They have “puffy paint” on the inside of the leg vs. suede which really help! SmartPak makes these, you will have to attach your own buttons and underpasses. Lucky Jods by Hartmeyer Saddlery are a very well-made brand in kids and adult sizes, along with the American Jodphur Company. These 2 brands are great for shows and work!

Practice jods can be of different colors and materials. Show Jods are a solid, neutral or traditional color such as black, navy, tan, brown, etc. Lighter colors allow better sight of the rider’s leg position.

Jodhpurs (Saddle seat Riding Pants) Essentials: Cuff Straps and Underpasses ACCEPTABLE UNDERPASSES: Underpasses are used to keep $8/pair, sold at Equitate in various your jods from riding up, they lengths – it is recommended you attach to the buttons on the have at least 2 back-up pairs;, inside bottom of your jods and fall although these are well-made under your boot near the heel. they inevitably break after enough They come in two sizes, short and wear and tear and get lost! long, pending on the length of your jods. UNACCEPTABLE UNDERPASSES:

DO NOT BUY OR USE THE KIND WITH SNAPS/TEETH – they fall off and will ruin/rip your jods.

Cuff Straps are used to keep the $10-15/pair, comes in different bottom of jods up to keep them patterns – please label yours so clean (left). they don’t get lost!

Shirts & Tops: should be snug-fitting and tucked into jods. No thin-strapped tank tops. Layers should be worn in cold weather – nothing too loose-fitting. Vests are preferred, no bulky .

Hair/Jewelry: Hair should be kept out of the rider’s face and if long, pulled back into a low ponytail at the base of the neck. Remove loose jewelry (, dangling , bracelets, etc.) prior to riding.

When you look the part, you feel the part – and that’s a good feeling!

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Boots: Saddle seat riding uses paddock boots which are about ankle-height. We require the -on style of boot with elastic sides, NOT the zip-up or lace-up version. With slip-on boots, the rider can push their heel down easier and without the restraint of a firm zipper or laces.

We prefer Ovation Finalist Jod Boots in patent leather (shiny, for showing) or non-patent leather (not shiny). Kids sizes start at $79.95 and adults $84.95. Smoky Mountain is also a good brand and they run a little less. expenseive.

patent leather non-patent leather ACCEPTABLE: slip-on UNACCEPTABLE: zip-up UNACCEPTABLE: lace-up

Gloves: Gloves should fit securely. It is recommended to take your rider to a tack shop to try on before buying. Practice gloves can be colorful and should be breathable, have some stretch to them, and made of either suede (synthetic is ok) or leather. Prices for practice gloves start at $25.

leather gloves synthetic suede practice gloves

Helmets: OVATION COMPETITOR HELMET - this is a quality helmet that we recommend for our riders both for regular lessons but also looks nice for showing due to its soft, velvety exterior. It is fitted and padded very well! $74.95 Ovation Competitor Helmet

At Equitate, safety is very important to us.

Wearing and using the proper riding gear can help keep your rider safe.

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