English riding britches, boots, helmets?

Hi, i used to ride english for 6 years, im 14, the past 2 years i have been riding western but i think im gonna go back to english.


I was wondering what are the best and most affordable riding britches, boots, and a good helmet, since i havent looked for english apparel in a while. Also, any catalogs that are goood for english tack and apparel would be great,





Thanks alot!

English riding britches, boots, helmets?
well for a catalogue, Dover is amazing! Go to their website (i think its www.doversaddlery.com or something like that). they have so much great stuff and you can have them send you a free catalogue in the mail. They also have several stores on the east coast if you live around there which are equally amazing.


For helmets, i love GPAs. they%26#039;re expensive, but well worth the price because they really do protect your head better. I%26#039;m 15 and can fit into the Gimpi, its a little kid version of the GPA. its cute, has really good protection, and is about half the price! i love mine!


But go check out Dover, and you should find everything you need!
Reply:It kind of depends on how serious you%26#039;re going to be with it. If it%26#039;s just going to be a one-lesson-a-week deal, then you can find helmets and half-chaps relatively cheap. Troxel makes riding helmets that work out well for these things. If you are going to be doing serious riding, maybe you should invest in something a little sturdier and professional-looking. Yes, it will be more expensive, but worth it in the long run. I have a pair or Tredstep half chaps that I adore; I%26#039;ve had them for over two years now with no problems at all. The same goes for my IRH helmet. Both cost a fair amount, but are perfect for me and my riding. My Ariat zip paddock boots have been a dream.





Just make sure you do your research. Sometimes it%26#039;s better to pay more to make sure everything fits you perfectly--it%26#039;s better than wearing your helmet in an unsafe way because it hurts (or not wearing it at all!)





State Line tack is very good for these items, as is Dover Saddlery. When in doubt, find a local tack shop just to try things on. They can tell you whether things really fit, or if they just feel nice.





Good luck!
Reply:you can often find an English Rider Starter Package for around a $100 that has a helmet, boots, half chaps and then a pair of schooling breeches would be about 30$ish.





I can%26#039;t think of the sites that has this though, google should bring it up.





Smartpakequine.com is a good site I don%26#039;t like Dover, horse.com is good too
Reply:Check in the Dover catalogs state line tack and e-bay are good places tack swaps and yard sales selling horse stuff good luck
Reply:Stateline Tack which is now owned by Country Supply. Dover Saddlery has some great buys. Libertyville Saddle Shop is another one and there are a lot more. You could also try eBay but be careful as you may not be able to return something if it does not fit. Read the fine print carefully.





Devon Aire has some good clothes, but I don%26#039;t like the fit, but they are reasonable. There is also Tuff Rider and a few others.





You might also find some good used items from the local Pony Club if there is one in your area. You should check the Pony Club website for information.
Reply:Look on Ebay or you could browse through Robinson%26#039;s country and leisure online - don%26#039;t actually know if they sell in the states but it may give you some ideas.
Reply:Dover puts out a nice catalog and is online. Also State Line Tack. I think for things you are going to wear, it%26#039;s really best to try them on in person. You could always write down what you liked best then look for it cheaper online if you want to save some money. You need an ASTM-SEI certified helmet. Once they pass that, one%26#039;s just as good as another, it%26#039;s just what feels better on your head and how much you want to spend (you%26#039;ll never catch me paying $250 for a helmet!). If it%26#039;s only been 2 years, your old helmet probably still fits.
Reply:on this website you will find everything that you need! its in categorys so prices are easy to find and all tack/apparel/supplies are available in the US and Canada :)





http://www.greenhawk.net/cgi-local/SoftC...





good luck and hope you have fun with english again!;)
Reply:state line tack have a reasonable range, they have a good website and catalogue.


ebay always has stuff
Reply:Well i have a tippory helment and it%26#039;s great comfy and affordable



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