Western Outerwear
- Frequently asked questions
- What kind of clothing is suitable for Western riding?
- What do I need for Western riding?
- What is the basic equipment for Western riding?
What kind of clothing is suitable for Western riding?
A casual, comfortable outfit is the trademark of Western riders. They prefer comfortable Western riding jeans to breeches and wear Western boots with chaps over them if necessary. The Western hat or a brown helmet (which should be preferred to the hat for safety) completes the Western look.
Clothing for Western riders should fit well so that it sits comfortably and does not pinch or rub anywhere. For this reason, Western riding jeans are different from jeans for everyday wear. Jeans for riding have either no inseam or only a very flat inseam. This prevents chafing on the inside of the thighs.
Watch out for blouses, hoodies and gilets. These are very popular with Western riders. However, the horn on the Western saddle can make these tops dangerous if you get caught on them and become suspended in the event of a fall. So when you get on the horse with a Western saddle, don't wear scarves and always keep gilets and jackets fully closed.
Nevertheless, Western riding clothes are very fashionable, casual and colourful. Show outfits in particular don't skimp on colour, glitter and detail. Western boots should also have a heel so that the foot can't slip through the stirrup.
In our online shop you will find women's shirts and blouses, jumpers, as well as jackets and gilets for Western riders. Men and children will also find a large selection of practical and comfortable outerwear for Western riding.
What do I need for Western riding?
You need the same things for Western riding as you do for English riding. An outfit that is comfortable and gives you a secure hold in the saddle with good freedom of movement. In terms of function, clothing for Western riding is no different from clothing for English riding. Visually, however, it does make a difference.
Clothing for Western riders usually consists of a blouse or shirt, Western jeans, chaps and Western boots. In cool temperatures, of course, jumpers and jackets or gilets are worn. True Western riders wear a Western hat. In the meantime, riding helmets, mostly in brown tones, have also found their way into Western shows. Safety comes first in Western riding too.
Keyword safety: Western gloves are indispensable for those who work with rope. They protect the sensitive skin of the hands from blisters caused by the thick, stiff rope.
What is the basic equipment for Western riding?
The basic equipment of a Western rider consists of the following:
- Western blouse
- Western jumper
- Riding jacket or gilet
- Western riding jeans
- Western boots and possibly chaps
- Western hat or riding helmet
- Western gloves
- Western saddle
- Western pad or blanket
- Western headstall
- Western bit
- Western training boots if necessary