riding clothes?

[QuarterHorseMac]

Hello,

does anyone know any riding clothes links? if Im just visiting the barn (like I am june 27th I get to lead foals!! Lol) what should I wear? Its pretty hot down here would short be OK? or jeans just in case I ride? how about shoes I only have tennis shoes (or called sneakers) and sandals..I dont want my toe broken!

[lady ridealot]

It probably depends on the rules of the yard your visiting and what everyone else wears! Is it a Western Yard or English? Im afraid if its western im of no use but you say you want to wear trainers or sandals, I know in most English stables you would not be allowed to ride in these as it must have a heel for safety reasons. (Plus in sandals you might get very dirty feet!!) Perhaps you could buy a cheap pair of boots? Also for legwear i would personally recommend a lightweight pair of jodphurs (If English) as you would not be allowed to ride in shorts!

Hope it helps! (plus the job sounds really cute!)

[QuarterHorseMac]

Ok.Thanks!

[Izod1360]

don't wear sandels!!!! i broke my toe when i was leading a horse but i had my horseback riding shoes on!!!! just imagen what it would feel like with sandaels on!!!!!!!:eek:

[Equisgurl]

well i wear tennis shoes, but many girls wear short jod boots and shorts in case they ride, then put their chaps on.

[LynneAC]

I *used* to wear 'normal' muckers (non steel toe cap) until I was stood on once in my Ariat mules, once in my muckers and once again in my muckers when *my* boy jumped on me (shortly before running me over .....).

My foot went black, after the first standing on, within five minutes and I couldn't walk properly for nearly a fortnight (it's amazing how much you need your little toe which was the most hurty of the lot) and am STILL (over a month later) having problems with that toe ...... I NOW wear steel toe cap yard boots or joddy boots with gaiters!

[westley_jacobs]

ooh gosh id never wear open toed shoes or trainers to lead, but if its only a young (sort of lightweight foal it should be fine with trainers, sneakers)

[RingLass]

Be very, VERY careful of wearing sneakers while riding!! If your foot slips, they can get stuck in the stirrup and create a huge safety hazard. Also, they are a lot softer than riding boots, therefore making it easier to have your toes broken. I know about both of these situations from personal experience :(

[Izod1360]

it took 4 months for my toe to come back to its nomal size!!!! i had to wear snadels in the middle winter because of my stupid toe!!!!

[QuarterHorseMac]

Thanks everyone! I wasnt planing on wearing sandals!! I just said those are the only types of shoes I have....Thanks for the info!