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Extra help for a new rider
"What to wear
For English riding:
"Pants: Breeches (pronounced "britches") or Jodhpurs (often refurred to as "jods"): Riding pants designed to reduce the bulk under the riders legs. Breeches are traditionally worn with tall boots, and jodhpurs are worn with short boots (jodhpur boots or paddock shoes). Many lesson facilities have no rules that require these pants, and jeans are perfectly acceptable. Many people switch from wearing jeans to breeches, jodhpurs once they have decided to stick with riding. Some people wear jeans with chaps over them to give them a little more grip, but some barns frown on chaps, as they feel that chaps allow riders to fall into bad habits in the early stage of their riding career. There are now low-cost schooling breeches, jodhpurs, tights, etc. available for individuals on a budget. Many tack stores also feature consignment sections where gently worn garments can be purchased for a small sum, a boon for parents with rapidly growning children.
Helmets: Currently there is no state or national law requiring the use of riding helmets. Many barns have insurance coverage that requires all mounted riders wear "approved" safety helmets. Approved safety helmets will bear the ASTM/SEI insignia. It is best to avoid purchasing a used helmet, since the new helmets are designed to absorb the brunt of one serious impact, and then be replaced. Some helmet companies will replace helmets free of charge after a serious fall. Schooling helmets begin at about $35.
Shoes: Most barns require a hard soled shoe with a definable heel. Riding boots include tall boots, which can be leather or rubber, or short boots, such as paddock shoes or jodphur boots (both of which are very stylish, and you can continue to wear variations of "barn" or "muck" boots. There are riding sneakers available which have a heel, but some barns prohibit such foot gear, since sneakers do not offer much protection for the foot if a horse steps on it. Tack store consignment shops are always full of outgrown footwear for children. Before investing in expensive footwear, check with your barn to see what they may recommend, or if they have any "forbidden" footwear."
How to Make the Most Out of Your Riding Experience
"Riding is a fun and enjoyable learning experience. In order for you to get the most out of it, there are a few things you can do as a student:
1. Always be on time. Keep in mind, being on time can mean being there 1/2 hour to an hour before your lesson begins in order to groom and tack your horse, if required.
2. Always consider the horse's welfare before and after the lesson. Does your mount need a little extra TLC before class? Does he need extra walking and water after the class?
3. As in any athletic sport, athletes need to wear and dress in certain ways, not only to make use of your body more efficiently, but also that your instructor. Your breeches or jeans should be clean and in good repair; your shirt should be tucked in (no half shirts); long hair (male or female) should be tied securely back under your helmet or hat.
4. Listen to the instructor, avoid chatting in your lesson.
5. Never dismount until the instructor says the lesson is over.
6. Always thank your instructor at the end of the lesson.
7. Try to avoid excessive cancelling and rescheduling of lessons. It disrupts the barn's routine and it interferes with your learning process.
8. If you have a major concern about how your lesson program is proceeding, or about your instructor, find a quiet time to calmly discuss the issue with either your instructor or the program director. Don't stew about it, or change barns without seeing if the problem can be resolved.
9. Help out around the barn as much as possible, sweep the aisleways, clean tack - and you will soon find yourself one of the most popular people in the barn, plus you will learn a lot.
10. Above all, maintain a cheerful, positive "can-do" attitude - and you will be surprised at all you accomplish!!! Things you never thought you could do!"
links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_riding
http://horses.about.com/od/horsesportsexplained/p/engwestdiff.htm
Safety Tips
http://horses.suite101.com/article.cfm/5_safety_tips_for_horse_riding
http://www.neurosurgerytoday.org/what/patient_e/sports.asp
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