Secret Pride Stables, LLC.
Riding Apparel
Correct riding attire is encouraged for the safety of our riders. For the first lesson, a boot-type shoe, narrow in the toe with less than a 1"
heel are suitable, along with well fitted jeans. An SEI certified riding helmet is mandatory and can be provided for your scheduled ride.
Sneakers, sandals and heels are discriminated against for the safety of the rider. Clothes should be well fitted and dangly jewelry should be left at home.
As you progress in riding you may want to consider purchasing some items off the following list:
Riding Breeches and jodhpur pants: Riding breeches are specifically designed for equestrian activities, designed to protect riders leg from rubs.
SEI riding helmet: An Equestrian helmet is worn when riding horses. This type of helmet is specially designed to protect the rider's head if a person falls off a horse.
Half chaps or full chaps: Designed to protect the legs.
Riding gloves: Protect hands.
Paddock boots or tall boots: Riding boots are boots made to be used for horseback riding. The classic boot comes high enough up the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe to protect the rider's foot when on the ground, and has a distinct heel to prevent the foot from sliding through the stirrup. The sole is smooth or lightly textured to avoid being caught on the tread of the stirrup in the event of a fall.
What level rider am I?
SEI riding helmet: An Equestrian helmet is worn when riding horses. This type of helmet is specially designed to protect the rider's head if a person falls off a horse.
Half chaps or full chaps: Designed to protect the legs.
Riding gloves: Protect hands.
Paddock boots or tall boots: Riding boots are boots made to be used for horseback riding. The classic boot comes high enough up the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe to protect the rider's foot when on the ground, and has a distinct heel to prevent the foot from sliding through the stirrup. The sole is smooth or lightly textured to avoid being caught on the tread of the stirrup in the event of a fall.
What level rider am I?
Beginner Rider: Being introduced to horses or has had limited experiences with them. Is learning how to correctly groom and tack up a horse. This rider is learning to mount, dismount, walk, halt, and trot while maintaining the correct position, using the correct aids, and becoming a balanced rider.
Novice Rider: This rider is comfortable grooming and tacking the horse, can mount and dismount unassisted. Knows how to correctly walk, trot and is learning to canter. This rider also understands safety around horses, the horses way of going, and basic parts of the horse, and shapes of the ring.
Intermediate Rider: Serious about riding, can canter for a prolonged period of time, understands the importance of leads and diagonals. Can ride with out stirrups. Has been or is ready to be introduced to the basic principles of dressage and jumping.
Advanced Rider: Has lots of riding experience on many other and/or green horses, understands horse training principles and how to apply them. Has knowledge of different riding disciplines. Can show successfully and works in harmony with the horse.
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Novice Rider: This rider is comfortable grooming and tacking the horse, can mount and dismount unassisted. Knows how to correctly walk, trot and is learning to canter. This rider also understands safety around horses, the horses way of going, and basic parts of the horse, and shapes of the ring.
Intermediate Rider: Serious about riding, can canter for a prolonged period of time, understands the importance of leads and diagonals. Can ride with out stirrups. Has been or is ready to be introduced to the basic principles of dressage and jumping.
Advanced Rider: Has lots of riding experience on many other and/or green horses, understands horse training principles and how to apply them. Has knowledge of different riding disciplines. Can show successfully and works in harmony with the horse.
© 2012 Secret Pride Stables LLC