Thursday, November 28, 2013

Getting Good Deals On Horse Riding Products

By Angela Briggs


Equestrians all over the country are looking for fast and easy ways to shop for new equipment. There are quite a few items such as helmets and boots that are considered essential attire for anyone who rides horses. Those who participate in shows and events will need a lot more specialized horse riding products. One of the easiest ways to shop is to go on line.

Anyone who is around horses should have safety as their top priority. Most equines are very gentle animals, yet if they are startled they can unintentionally injure people. Even the most experienced of riders will take a fall sometimes. Having all the right equipment can help to keep people safe and minimize the damage in the event of an accident.

Young riders should be taught to wear an approved helmet at all times. This means from the moment they walk into the barn until they leave. Many people do not realize that accidents can happen just from being around a horse. They are large creatures who are very strong, they are also quite nervous and will try to run away from anything that scares them. Picking the horses feet is a particularly hazardous job and a startled animal can easily kick out. Wearing a helmet at this time has saved many people from serious injury.

There is a huge range of helmets in many different styles. Some are specially designed for competition purposes. The everyday helmets are usually sufficient for most children and adults who are going to the barn a few times a week. Even a beginner should have their own helmet as one that has been in an accident may be compromised and no longer safe to use. Most tack stores sell good helmets for around fifty dollars.

The two main forms of equestrian activities are English and Western. Each style has its own distinctive types of saddles and bridles, the horses are presented in different ways and the riders are attired in very different styles. English riding is a lot more formal. It is based on the traditional wear of many hundreds of years of tradition that can still be seen in the clothing today.

Western turnout is a lot more relaxed. Riders typically wear jeans, cotton button up shirts and cowboy style hats. The look has been developed from the ranch hands of the western states. They spent many days in the saddle and everything had to be not only practical but also very comfortable. Boots had thick heels to prevent their feet slipping through the stirrups.

Boots are made in all kinds of colors and styles. In English riding it is important to always wear boots with a heal to prevent the riders foot slipping through the stirrup. Western riders also wear specially designed boots modeled on the cowboy wear of the past century.

Horse riding products are available to purchase from local retail stores or from big on line companies. Shoppers should take their time to really look at all the options to find something that meets their needs and is within their price range.




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