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What does the stirup do?

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the stirrup is where you put your foot it helps you keep your balance!

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Anyway, when mounting the horse you need a bridle, saddle, boots, spurs(if your horse misbehaves, make sure you are using them correctly), crop, martingale(if jumping or horse has short stride) saddle pads, sturrips, helemet, boots, half chaps, and girth.it depends on which discipline you're riding. however, the most basic is a bridle, a saddle, and a saddle pad. and a lot of people like to put boots on their horses.for people, you should never ride in shorts. also never ride in tennis shoes, get REAL riding boots. a helmet also should always be worn, especially if you're a beginner.To look at what horse riding equipment you may need there is a good site called Throstlenest Saddlery http://www.throstlenestsaddlery.co.ukIf you are riding at my barn and are a minor, you will need a helmet and riding boots. I do not wear a helmet on a horse, but I probably should. I can not tell you how many times I have had close calls. The boots are more important then the helmet though. Tennis shoes are a absolute no no and will get you kicked off my property for riding in them.