To protect the rider's legs
there half chaps. ridders use them so they don't get rubs on there legs.
Breeches are worn by Saddleseat riders, Hunter and Dressage riders wear jodpurs.
English: You need boots, half-chaps and a helmet. You don't have to but you should get gloves. If you want you could also wear jodphurs and a jacket, but you can just wear jeans and a T-shirt. For the first few lessons you wont need half-chaps. Western: Boots, helmet, jeans and a shirt.
assless chaps
well there should be a strap on the bottom that gos under your foot. You strap Velcro or button's should be on the inside or the back of your calf
The equipment used in horseback riding for english, is a saddle, a girth, a bridle, reins, maybe a martingale, a helmet, maybe a breastplate, and boots, half chaps, or full chaps. You can wear: Helmet, riding gloves, boots/chaps Western: Saddle, bridle, reins, maybe a martingale and/or a breastplate or helmet, boots & chaps. Note: Western ewuipment is built differently from English Also, it is posssible to ride without a saddle (& girth) or bridle.
You should wear show pants that match the color of your chaps. You shouldn't wear jeans unless it is a small local open show or if your a man.
Assless chaps.
chaps, usually with tassels. chaps are leather pants pulled over riding pants to protect from branches and stickers , you proudly wont see these obstacles in a rodeo but chaps are still worn
its RAIDERS NOT riders
RIDER? English riders often wear: A riding helmet to protect your head from falls. A body/back protector to protect your spine and internal organs if you take a tumble. Jodpurhs/breeches these riding trousers are very comfortable but if you're just going for a pony walk jeans can be worn but if you can get jodpurs wear them. Riding boots are very useful for riding. You can get full length riding boots or anlkle length jodpur boots. A riding crop can only be used if the rider is experienced and knows how to act around ponies/horses Western riders often wear: A cowboy hat. Some begginners wear helmets, and a few intermediate and even advanced western riders wear helmets, but most don't. Denim jeans, cowboy boots, often a long sleeve button or snap-up western style shirt. They may also wear chaps and/or spurs. Western riders don't use whips/bats/crops like English riders. Horse? A saddle is usually worn when riding. (Sometimes you may ride without a saddle. This is called bareback riding.) A bridle is essential. Only the most experienced riders on the most advanced trained horses can ride bridless. A bridle has the reins (long leather strips) to control the pony and keep contact with the mouth. English bridles all have bits. Most western bridles have bits, but the hackamore and the Bosal don't. A saddlecloth or numnah are also very good for riding as you put the saddlecloth/numnah under the saddle to stop the saddle nipping the pony. When you ride you need a helmet, breeches, half chaps and boots. You can buy them at any tack store. If you ride at San Juan Capristrano stables there is a tack store and you can buy some riding gear. Have fun riding and searching!
A chainmaille bikini, and leather chaps.