I am going to get a event er horse soon and I wanted to know what you consider essential items for tack when eventing (besides the obvious saddle).
1. What tack for Show Jumping?
2. What tack for Cross country?
I have a close contact saddle, bridle, 2 terrible girths, plenty of saddle pads, and two different types of bits. I am thinking that I will need splint boots, bell boots, a running martingale, and breastplate.
Thanks for all help! No criticism or rude comments please.
I recommend a jumping saddle for both showjumping and crosscountry, but for low level eventing the close contact should suffice. You need a good girth.
Any hunt style bridle will suffice. You'll need a snaffle for dressage.
Splint boots, bellboots, martingales, and breastplates aren't necessary.
For yourself, for crosscountry, you'll need a good helmet that's never been fallen in, a safety vest, and a medical patch, in addition to the usual breeches, boots, shirt, jacket. I like to change my shirt and jacket to something more colorful and casual for crosscountry, but you don't need to. It's fun to match your saddlepad to your shirt, but absolutely not necessary. You can also use a different style helmet than the hunt cap, and match that as well ( again, not necessary).
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com When you're ready for the higher levels, you'll need a dressage saddle, a full bridle, dressage clothes, etc., But you'll know long before you need them.
Have fun!
At intro levels a close contact saddle will work for all phases. As you progress, get a dressage saddle first, then specific jumping saddles to suit your and your horse's comfort and performance. If your girths are terrible, it may be worth while to invest in one really good one. Snaffle bit to suit the horse (several types-check dressage rules). You may need bell boots depending on the horse's striding, but splint boots are optional and a martingale will just get in the way, so you can save the cash on that (a trained eventer shouldn't be tossing his head in a dangerous way during a workout). A breastplate for cross country may be useful, but wait to try hacking out over hills or fences on your new horse to see if he needs it. Other than that, you need a certified helmet and protection vest (many many types out there so research it), tall boots, breeches (check color rules with the association if it's regional, but most go by the USEA/USEF rules), dress shirt and jacket for dressage and stadium, and some comfortable colorful shirt for cross country if you want it. I think that's it ... Eventing is SO much fun! All the best.
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