Practical Horse Riding Clothes
Garments may make the person, but in the world of horses, attire make the rider. Obviously, riding clothes are not designed for classy appeal or to improve rider talents, they’re just practical horseback attire. For purposes of coaching, lots of the better experienced riders sport jeans, cotton shirts, jumpers of wool, wind and water-proof jackets, and riding shoes of leather, with smooth soles. You may prefer jodhpurs rather than jeans. These items make for comfortable attire that protects you from the elements. Till you are definitely ready to compete, there’s no point whatsoever in spending on show clothes , money can be better spent on gear and tack, books, DVDs and other training aids that aid in developing the abilities of both rider and pony to the point where there may be no doubt about the ability to compete successfully.
Pony riders in Australia typically use the Drizabone Coat. This coat’s popularity dates back a few centuries, when stockmen on horseback drove cattle to the market or to buyer’s farms. Pretty frequently this involved a ride of a few days, given the distances to be covered and the natural slowness of stock. These rides quite often experienced foggy and wet conditions. The Drizabone was meant to help riders handle these conditions. It can be rolled tight and simply packed, and it adequately protects the rider from rain. Similarly, the Akubra hat serves dual purposes: it shades riders from the sun and rain, each of which can be harsh in Australia. This hat is also handy for riding in awfully cold climate, as it keeps the rider warm in temperatures below nil.
You need to use a correctly fitted English or Western saddle. Your horse can’t be expected to move freely unless the saddle fits good for both the pony and its rider.
You can train your pony in a round ring. You don’t need anything other than a snaffle bit. As a matter of fact, your training should target, among other essential things, to almost eliminate utilisation of the bit to make your pony behave how you need it to.
Do you need spurs? In competitions of advance levels, spurs can be mandated. But remember: if you can’t get correct responses from your pony without the usage of spurs, you should not be participating in advanced events anyway. Spur use is a clear indication of a non-cooperative pony who isn’t giving you the right responses. Put yourself in your horse’s place and think back to your own training: were you more amenable to learning when encouraged and egged on by your instructor, or were you more amenable when your instructor railed and ranted and threatened all kind of appalling consequences?
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