Riding Equipment
Having the right riding gear increases the enjoyment and capabilities for riders. Below is a list of riding essentials and some local tack shops that sell a variety of products. We highly recommend a trip to Gallops Saddlery. Gallops Saddlery has the most extensive local selection available. They also have super knowledgeable staff.
Riding Basics List:
Boots - “Tall boots” are optional but not required, many riders wear “Paddock” boots. Paddock boots are a great way to start.
If wearing paddock boots, half-chaps are highly recommended for all of our riding levels, but are required for our jumping level classes. Half-chaps will protect riders legs from the saddle/stirrup leathers preventing pinching and chafing. In addition, they help riders to have better grip and stability with their lower leg.
Riding pants - For class it is important to have riding breeches, any color is fine. If pants have a belt loop we recommend riding with a belt.
Shirt - Shirts should be tucked into pants and not overly bulky. No tank tops please at riding class. A tidy fitting shirt makes it easy for the trainers to observe riders bodies and make posture corrections. Bulky sweatshirts are not worn during class.
Gloves - Super helpful and highly suggested to be worn year round. Please put your name inside of your gloves so that they can be returned to you if left at the barn.
Helmet - Any ASTM certified riding helmet is acceptable, it must be well fitting. If horse showing or plan to be horse showing, please purchase a black helmet without “bling”. If buying a new helmet please have one of our trainers or Julie check the fit before you remove the tags. Occasionally ill fitting helmets have been purchased by accident and they need to be exchanged.
If you ever have any questions about what you might need, please chat with one of our trainers!
Gallops Saddlery - 25749 SW Canyon Creek Rd Wilsonville, Or 97070
Wilco Vancouver - 1901a NE 162nd Ave. Vancouver, wa 98684
Wilco Battleground - 815 W Main St Battle Ground, WA 98604
Online options suggested: Smartpak, The Riding Warehouse, Dover Saddlery, to name a few….