Practical Pony Riding Clothing

Garments may make the person, but in the world of horses, clothes make the rider. Obviously, riding clothes are not designed for classy appeal or to improve rider skills, they are just practical horseback attire. For purposes of coaching, a lot 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\’ll prefer jodhpurs rather than jeans. These items make for comfortable clothes that protects you from the elements. Till you are definitely ready to compete, there\’s no point at all in spending on show attire , money can be better used on gear and tack, books, DVDs and other training aids that help in developing the capabilities of both rider and pony to the point where there may be no question about the ability to compete successfully.

Horse riders in Australia typically use the Drizabone Coat. This coat\’s popularity goes back one or two centuries, when stockmen on horseback drove cattle to the market or to buyer\’s farms. Quite frequently this concerned a ride of 1 or 2 days, given the distances to be covered and the natural slowness of stock. These rides quite often experienced misty and wet conditions. The Drizabone was meant to help riders handle these conditions. It can be rolled tight and easily packed, and it competently protects the rider from rain. In a similar fashion, the Akubra hat serves dual purposes: it shades riders from the sun and rain, both of which can be harsh in Australia. This hat is also useful for riding in extremely cold climate, as it keeps the rider warm in temperatures below 0.

You ought to use a properly fitted English or Western saddle. Your pony can\’t be expected to move freely unless the saddle fits perfect for both the horse and its rider.

You can train your horse in a round ring. You don\’t need anything aside from a snaffle bit. As a matter of fact, your coaching should aim, among other essential things, to almost eliminate utilisation of the bit to make your horse behave the way you want it to.

Do you need spurs? In competitions of advance levels, spurs can be mandated. But remember: if you cannot get correct responses from your pony without the usage of spurs, you shouldn\’t be participating in advanced events anyway. Spur use is a clear indication of a non-cooperative horse who is not giving you the right responses. Put yourself in your horse\’s place and cast your mind back to your own training: were you more amenable to learning when inspired 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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Practical Pony Riding Clothing