Essential Horse Back Riding Clothes For men

By: Amanda Ferguson

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Essential horse back riding clothes for men consist of a few key pieces to make your ride as enjoyable as possible. The clothes for men need to be tough and durable. They also need to work well with the horse. The best clothes are not only essential in riding, but can also be worn off the mount.

  1. Boots. Its important for men to remember to wear a boot that is sleek and thinly made. If the boot is too chunky, it will risk the chance of getting caught in the stirrup. Also, if it is lightweight, then it won't be cumbersome on the horse. The heel can only be at most one inch, so that the foot doesn't slide through the stirrup. Proper riding boots will support the rider's foot. For men, its important to remember that the boot must be anatomically correct. In order to be sure you get a boot with this quality, investment is essential.
  2. Pants. Riding pants are called many other names, such as trousers, jodphurs, or breeches. They are specially made for horse back riding. Pants for men are usually tight-fitted because the flap of loose clothing can scare horses. An added feature of horse back riding pants is that the hem is on the outside instead of the inside. This makes the ride more comfortable for men.
  3. Helmets. Helmets are the single most important item of clothing a man can wear in horse back riding. If you ask any proper horse back riding professional, they firmly believe in wearing riding helmets. Be sure that the hat has been certified by a reputable dealer.
  4. Gloves. Using riding gloves will help any man with the added comfort during a ride. The best riding gloves usually have extra padding where the reins apply the most pressure. They can also help with extra grip during a ride, which is always a plus.
Posted on: Feb. 19, 2011