To protect the rider's legs
there half chaps. ridders use them so they don't get rubs on there legs.
Typically, riders wear jeans, leggings, or riding tights under chaps when riding Western pleasure. Make sure the layer underneath is comfortable and suitable for riding, providing flexibility and protection. Choose materials that are durable and won't chafe against your skin during the ride.
Yes, most English horseback riders wear breeches. Breeches are designed specifically for riding as they provide comfort, flexibility, and protection while on horseback. They help prevent chafing and offer a better grip in the saddle.
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
Assless chaps.
Half chaps are typically worn with the zipper on the outside of your leg. The top edge of the half chap should sit just below the knee with the bottom edge covering the top of your paddock boots for a secure fit while riding.
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
A chainmaille bikini, and leather chaps.
Assless chaps and leather vests
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!
its RAIDERS NOT riders