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Popular Helmets for Riding Lessons
Cape Cod Equestrian Center has helmets available to borrow when you are first beginning your riding career, but after your first few lessons we do recommend purchasing your own.
Please follow the sizing guidelines for the brand of helmet you choose.
Helmets should fit snug to the head approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows. Hair should always be worn in a low ponytail below the base of the helmet for proper fitting. When checking fit, put on the helmet without the chin strap fastened and shake head "Yes" and "No" - the helmet should not move.
Riding Boots for lessons and show
The style of riding boot we suggest for our students are Paddock Boots. Paddock boots fit just above the ankle . Correct Riding Boots are a necessary piece of equipment to allow the rider to learn to maintain proper foot placement on the stirrup, as well as have correct ankle support. Please be sure if you are purchasing your child boots for riding lessons that they are Paddock Boots - not tall boots!
Please note - the boots labeled Show Boot are also appropriate for riding lessons.
- Children's Saxon Zip Boot (Synthetic Leather)
- Children's Ariat Zip Boot
- Horze Kids Boot (Synthetic Leather)
- Children's Elastic Side Slip On Show Boot
- Children's Emperial Slip On Show Boot
- Ladies Slip On Show Boot *** These Boots are European sizing - please order 1 -2 sizes Smaller than your regular shoe size***
Riding Pants for Riding lessons
The Style of riding pants we suggest our students wear are Kentucky Jodhpurs. Kentucky Jodhpurs have a flared bell bottom and fit over the boot with elastic underpasses that run under the boot to keep the pants from riding up. The pant should be slightly longer than the heel of the boot. These pants are traditional in Saddle Seat riding. Proper riding pants are designed to have grip in the appropriate areas, and seam placement to avoid rubbing.
- Children's Kimberly Kentucky Jod
- Ladies Kimberly Premiere Kentucky Jod***Kimberly Kentucky Jods are made of a stretchy "Yoga pant" like material-We suggest ordering one size smaller to accommodate stretch***
- Children's Ovation Kentucky Jod
- Ladies Ovation Kentucky Jod
- Children's Kerrit Ice Fil Bootcut Legging
- Ladies Kerrit Ice Fil Bootcut Legging
- Children's Alympic Equestrian Kentucky Jod
- Ladies Alympic Equestrian Kentucky Jods
Riding Gloves for Lesson and Show
Riding Gloves allow for better grip on the reins and help keep fingers from developing blisters from friction. We suggest all of our students learn to ride with gloves from the very beginning!
Please Note - regular winter gloves, or knit gloves are not appropriate for riding as they do not have the proper grip.
- Children's Leather Riding Show Gloves
- Ladies Leather Riding Show Gloves
- Ladies Roeckl Chester Gloves **the most popular glove with our teenage and adult students**
- Ladies Roeckl Chester WINTER Gloves
- Children's Ovation Lesson Gloves
- Children's Ovation Fleece WINTER Gloves
Consignment Shops, Custom Riding Apparel, and Tack
Saddle Seat Consignment Shops
Custom Riding Apparel
Tack
Still not sure what to purchase? We are happy to help!