Wear long pants to protect legs from chafing against the saddle, and close-toed shoes with a small heel to keep feet from slipping out of the stirrups. Avoid all clothing that could get tangled in equipment including scarves, thin tank top straps, and long, loose sweaters or shirts.

Those items are listed in the post itself!

1. Helmet And Hair Nets. The outside of this backpack features a spot that is technically for your boots, since this backpack is designed for western riders.
2. Riding Gloves And Additional Clothing.
3. Tack/Boots Cleaner.
4. Horse Treats.

You DO NOT want to put it in a backpack. Getting to your backpack while you’re in the saddle is not only going to be tricky but it is potentially dangerous. You could stick with your regular cross body strap but your camera will bounce around and bang against your saddle.

Ideally horseback riding boots should be leather or synthetic leather. This material provides grip, durability, and protection from the elements (and getting stepped on).

Correct footwear is vital for riding safely, with traditional riding boots or jodhpur boots being the best choice. Some riding schools will lend appropriate footwear for lessons, meaning you may not have to buy new gear if you are just starting out.

Hiking boots are usually quite wide and may not be narrow enough to fit comfortably into a stirrup. Secondly, most hiking boots have laces that could get tangled in the stirrup during the ride. Basically, hiking boots are not optimal, but they can work adequately for horse riding and perfectly fine around the stables.

If you don’t want to spend that, then the basic rule is “Closed toe, and at least an inch of heel.” Boots are better than shoes because ankle support helps your comfort. Do not ride in sneakers, tennis shoes, or hiking boots. Sneakers specially designed for riding are available but, again, are kind of expensive.

Jodhpur Boots and Paddock Boots There are two main differences between these types of footwear: Jodhpur boots are generally made of finer leather and are more likely to be used only for riding. Paddock boots have a thicker sole and are meant for wearing around the yard.

the reason it’s so expensive is that there is a lot of “cache” to having the right looking gear, for one thing. And, a pair of breeches is harder to make than just a pair of pants. materials and labor do make the cost go up.

Jodphur or paddock boots are English styles of riding boots that only go up the ankle. Many adults, wear these, with or without half-chaps for everyday riding. A good pair will be comfortable for wearing around the barn, although you may not want to use leather boots for stall mucking.

Long Riding boots are believed to offer more protection when riding and on the ground as apposed to short riding boots, and help prevent chafing and pinching from stirrup leathers.

The boots should be a snug fit all the way around, but not uncomfortably tight. The height of the boot should fit slightly taller than you’d want initially as they will drop around the ankle area over time.