While rider wear ranges from a formal tie and jacket for dressage to a cross-country vest for eventers, certain items are essential for horse riding wear. Tall riding boots provide support and grip, while jodhpurs or riding breeches are tight-fitting pants for maximum comfort and flexibility.

A lightweight riding jacket is essential to protect you from the elements and make you look dapper. A riding helmet provides support and grip, and riding gloves protect the hands from injury and blisters.

For a riding shirt, choose a breathable fabric for ease of movement and comfort. Lastly, wear chaps or half chaps over your boots for extra grip and added protection.