Eventing Helmets
Eventers love color-coordinating their outfits and are allowed to express their individuality with fun and bright helmets. Safety is paramount, especially on the cross-country course where skull caps are primarily worn.
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The helmet features a rubberized finish, easy-adjust dial for a snug fit, extra strong adjustment teeth for added helmet life, high flow vents to keep you cool, removable washable liner, removable breakaway visors, and exclusive YKK® adjuster clip and buckle, positioned to stay off of the rider's face for comfort.
Ovation Deluxe Schooler Helmet
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The One K™ Avance Helmet combines popular face shielding technology with the perfect synergy between advanced technology and aesthetically pleasing design. Certified to ASTM standards.
One K MIPS CCS Avance Wide Brim Helmet
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Samshield helmets are the top choice for good looking safety protection. Featuring an interchangeable liner system that makes it so easy for your helmet to fit you whether your hair is up or down.
Samshield 2.0 Miss Shield Shadowmatt Helmet
How to Measure Your Head for a Riding Helmet
Wearing a helmet is an important safety precaution for horse riding because the purpose of a helmet is to protect your head in the case of an accident. Head trauma is a leading cause of fatality in horseback riding accidents. Wearing a horse riding helmet, one that fits you properly, significantly decreases your chances of a head injury.
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This vest is perfect for any eventer starting out, at a budget-friendly price you’ll love. SEI-ASTM, CE Level 3, and Beta Level 3 certified, it checks the necessary safety requirements while being comfortable and easy to wear.
Ovation Comfortflex Body Protector - Adult
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For the upper levels and most serious of competitors, a pairing of a hard safety vest, as well as an airbag style vest, is encouraged. We love the combination of the Charles Owen AirMesh Vest and Hit Air Advantage Air Vest to give you the most protection possible so you can handle even the most daunting of questions on the cross country course with confidence.
Hit Air Advantage H2 Air Vest
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The best of both worlds! Concussion absorption traditional safety vest, meets modern air vest technology!
Freejump X'Air Safe Vest
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These boots are a must-have for any eventer spending long days riding and at the barn. With a contoured style and top-of-the-line leather, they are the epitome of sporty meets chic!
Ariat Women's Heritage Contour II Field Zip Tall Riding Boot
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Our best-selling dress boots never go out of style! A classic boot with elegant styling and a custom fit, but at an off-the-rack price. Also available to be fully customized with your exact specifications. Slip into these tall boots and you will immediately see why they are the top pick for anyone who loves the fit and feel of the best in quality!
EGO7 Aries Dress Boots
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Top of the line Italian leather coupled with outstanding fit and design features make these boots a top pick for any discipline!
Tucci Sofia Tall Boots
Ariat Boot Guide: Sizing, Fit, Styles
A good riding boot is an essential part of any equestrian’s equipment. Boots serve a necessary function, helping you to perform at your peak while remaining safe in the saddle.
Riding boots are an investment that you expect to last for many years, so purchasing a quality boot with a brand you trust is important. In this guide, we’re looking specifically at Ariat riding boots and share how to select the best boot for your needs and how to size your boots.
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Comfort meets elegance in this longtime favorite breech. The GripTek full seat will help you sit even the biggest of bucks and the classic styling allows you to win in the show ring. A stain and water-resistant fabric put these pants on everyone’s must-have list.
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Ariat is a go-to for all disciplines, and the Tri-Factor Full Seat Breeches are no exception. Featuring a hex grip full seat design that helps keep you secure in the tack and Freeze Point technology that helps reduce your core temperature so you can keep riding all day long!
Ariat Women's Tri Factor Grip Full Seat Breeches
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A high-end breech for high-end competitors at the top of their game. The full silicone Cava Tech Grip seat is as grippy as it is comfortable and allows the rider to look their best while riding their best. A classic tailored design with a convenient cell phone pocket will seal the deal.
Cavallo Ladies Caja G Mobile Full Seat Breeches - Sale
Eventing Shirts
Eventers have a lot of freedom to express themselves and are not constrained to just the traditional options. Take a look at our collection of show shirts with all the latest in technical performance properties.
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Functional and affordable the Aubrion line of apparel from Shires is a top pick for entry level riders just getting started in competing.
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Classic Ariat brings form, function and style together in the Aptos. This shirt offers 3 season comfort and washes up great time after time!
Ariat Women's Aptos Show Shirt - Sale
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Whether galloping cross country, trotting down the centerline, or turning and burning in the jump off, this Ego 7 show shirt will give you confidence while you ride, as well as the latest performance technology. We especially love it for the moisture-wicking, anti-wrinkle fabric that allows you to stay fresh all day long.
EGO 7 Women's Mesh Top Long Sleeve
All Purpose Saddles
Eventing consists of three different events (Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping) and while top competitors prefer individual saddles for each phase, a solid all-purpose or jumping saddle is plenty to get you started. Monoflap saddles are popular as they are less bulky and allow riders to have closer contact with their horse.
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The Bates All Purpose is a fantastic choice for those just getting into eventing. Featuring a deep seat for extra security as well as supple and extra grippy leather to help ensure you stay in the saddle. Now equipped with the patented Easy Change Adjustable Gullet System, so you can get the right fit, regardless of the horse you’re riding.
Bates All Purpose Saddle with HART
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Comfort meets performance in this monoflap saddle. Designed for a close contact feel that still offers support for larger fences. A semi-deep seat gives the rider security in the tack and helps maintain a proper position, while the adjustable gullet helps the saddle fit a variety of horses.
Pessoa Pro Legacy Monoflap II Saddle
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A top-of-the-line saddle for the most serious of competitors. The forward flap and sloping seat is specifically designed for the various jumps and terrain an eventer will encounter on course to help you stay balanced and cross the finish line safely. Available to be ordered with an array of custom options so you get just what you and your horse need.
Black Country Vinici Tex Eventer Saddle
How to Measure for an English Saddle
Your saddle is the connection between you and your horse. An improperly-fitting saddle can make your ride uncomfortable and can cause sores to develop on your horse. When selecting a saddle, you want to choose one that is suitable to your riding discipline and is a good fit for both you and your horse. An English saddle is a bit different from Western saddles, so it’s important to know the proper way to measure and fit one. This guide will provide you with the information you need to measure an English saddle for an optimal riding position for comfort and effectiveness.
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We love the contour of these pads, they are similar to your general all-purpose square pad, but they have a cut out to offer closer contact with the horse at the rider’s leg. These heavy-duty pads are well constructed and the suede-like fabric helps keep your saddle from slipping.
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These Ogilvy pads are custom designed to your own specifications, choose your colors, embroidery, get the works at a very affordable price. They are fully customizable, and the wait is about 6 weeks. Don’t want to wait? We offer white for immediate shipment or call the store to see what color combinations we have on hand.
Ogilvy Eventer Profile Saddle Pad- Custom
The Ultimate English Saddle Pad Guide
A good, well-fitting saddle pad can dramatically increase the comfort of your horse. English saddle pads are available in many different shapes, designs, and materials, so how do you know which is right for your horse? In this guide, we will share the different kinds of saddle pads, how to choose the right one for your horse, and some great options that our customers rave about.