All About Equestrian Dressing

Caring for and being with horses entails one to be always under the scorching heat of the sun, freezing cold of the rain and in constant communion with the smell of horse urine and dung. Many people, even celebrities who are used to the conveniences that theirs assistants and money provide at their beck and call, enjoy the nomadic-like life being with horses despite its unattractiveness.

Being with horses does not mean that one has to lead a dull social life and sport outdated fashion style. Because having a herd of horses has become a symbol of status, fashion designers have dressed the Royal family in their horse sporting careers and horse-related events. Many designers have fashioned gears and riding apparel that do not only make horses and horse riders fashionably attractive but comfortable in their attire with this course of event.

One of the most basic aspects where riders must meticulously pay attention to is their choice of footwear. Aside from protecting riders from injuries from related accidents, equestrian footwear protects their skin from coming in contact with the horses’ hair. Known brands such as Ariat, Tuffrider, Perri’s Leather and among others provide a wide array of boots depending on the events. In choosing boots, the style has to match the event and weather as many of the footwear nowadays are designed for specific riding events or purpose and weather.

Riding clothes on the other hand, from stretch to moisture wicking to sun protection must be designed to provide the most comfort and allow maximum mobility for body mechanics such that riders are not subjected to distractions such as unwanted exposure brought by torn pants or tops. Most importantly, garments must be of superior quality and tailored to meet the riders’ nature of activities. Their artwork have come to rival with those seen only in the runways donned by ramp models with the increasing number of fashion designers who are into designing apparel for riders. Not only that, as they are overly subjected to sun protection, our superior technology has come up with shirts and undergarments that provide maximum sun protection with long sleeves and most significantly, are added with 50 UPF sun protection rating.

Lotions capable of providing maximum sun protection should also be taken into consideration as constant sun exposure causes sunburns and wrinkles that contribute to skin aging. Waterproof lotions that last longer than ordinary ones are available in the market.

The relentlessness of fashion designers’ commitment to proving garments and apparel to horse enthusiast have continually allowed them to enjoy their passion and at the same time made them worthy to grace some of the fashion magazines covers.

As horses are the main subject why designers have come-up with such apparel, these animals deserve more than pampering. Giving them a comfortable home and horse waterer, designed to meet their needs and horse stall matsthat allow them to see any threats to their home, are some of the basic indulgences that owners must provide.