What do you wear when you ride?

Answer 1

Depending on what type of riding you plan on doing, especially if you're riding someone else's horses on someone else's property, you would be expected to wear an ASTM & SEI certified riding helmet, paddock boots or tall riding boots (or at least comfortable close-toed shoes that you don't mind getting dirty), and protective long pants.

Those who make riding a regular part of their life often have either full chaps or half chaps that they'll wear with paddock boots (when not wearing tall boots), and breeches or tights that are made particularly for horseback riding. Gloves are also often useful even in the summer because they can help a rider keep their grip on the reins.