Needs for the upcoming riding season!

 Last year I did a similar post--- I included show clothing/riding apparel some of you might need. I added to it and updated the links for more current options--- hope this helps as you shop for the coming show/riding season! If you have any questions feel free to text or email me :)

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For those starting to get a longer leg-- usually around the 10-11 yr old age range, it is a good idea to start thinking about wearing half chaps for every day riding/lessons-- childs sizes OR Adult sizes
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For those of you who are over the age of 13 and plan to show this year--- you have to have TALL boots. Thinking ahead to show season! Please look at the measurement charts included before ordering and measure for the right size! The boots should fit snugly and reach up to the back of your knee.

Here is a nice starter pair $72.99 (synthetic leather-- doesn't last as long as the leather kind but still look nice and do the job for a few years of wear while your feet are still growing!! ) http://www.horse.com/item/tuffrider-ladies-starter-field-boots/E002422/

And these are a well priced leather pair of the same brand $155-- http://www.horse.com/item/tuffrider-ladies-baroque-field-boot/E003611/

If you want to spend a bit more, the Ariat boots are very nice/comfy and break in fast and will last for many years (I have a pair that is over 10 yrs old) if well taken care of. These are nice for those who think their feet are done growing! $280--- www.horse.com/item/ariat-heritage-contour-field-boot/E009979/
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If you will be doing Cross Country Lessons or our advanced riding camp-- you will need a safety vest.  These are two options-- both are appropriate for riding at Knights Landing and any outside events we might get to.
 
Not Certified (same as one of mine) $65-- http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251308061947?lpid=82

Equestrian International has certified ones on sale RIGHT now, so now is the time to snatch them up!! $130--- http://www.horsetackinternational.com/riding-safety-vest-by-supraflex-2010.html#.UuBN2rQo6M8

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Show clothing for all---- Links to good quality/economical examples.

Show Gear:
-Show Jacket- three buttons, dark blue or grey is always in style no matter what changes in the fashion trends.Link to Childs Jacket OR Link to Adult jacket
-Show shirt- light colors are always in but right now they have lots of bright colors too, choose a color that goes with your jacket color. Must be button up and have a stand up collar. It can be short or long sleeved. Childs shirt or Adult shirt
-plain BLACK gloves. Link to black leather gloves OR fabric gloves OR child size synthetic fabric
-Boots- Tall for anyone over 13 years old- black (they should fit snugly and come up to your knee) and for anyone under 13, short paddock boots, brown or black)Tall boot links ABOVE--- Paddock boot options---Child sizes OR Ladies sizes
-Riding pants that are beige or tan (light in color is always preferred, no blues or blacks etc) (jods with black boot straps for kids with paddock boots or breeches for anyone who needs to have tall boots on)Kids Jodpur example in a tan color. OR Link to Breeches to be worn with TALL boots- Tan or Taupe
-Garter straps--- for the kids under 13 in jod pants and paddock boots, you will need these! They need to be the SAME color as your boots, please be sure you pick the right size.. our little riders have little legs so they need a SMALL size. Link to an example
-Belt
-Hairnet to keep hair neatly OUT of the riders face. Link to hairnet example