Dress Code

Head- Up to standard well fitting riding helmet. Scull cap for cross-country. Long hair should be tied up to avoid snagging. Platting, hair nets and buns are best.

Slim glasses are fine. Overly large glasses are not permitted.

Body – Slim fitting long sleeve base layer under an up to standard body protector for all riders under 18 and recommended for all adults. For cooler conditions a jumper or jacket can be fitted over the body protector. 

All buttons and zips must be closed as to avoid garment flapping or snagging.

Cross-country- A body protector must be always worn by all riders. Inflatable body protectors must be worn with a body protector. Back protectors are not sufficient.

Not recommended- Hoodies, loose flappy clothes.   

Legs- Well fitted horse riding jodhpurs or breeches are best. Slim fitting leggings are OK.

Not permitted – Shorts, dresses, skirts, unnecessary appendages or jeans with large holes.

Hands- Well fitted riding gloves are always best.

False nails, rings and jewellery should be removed to avoid injury.

Feet- Long horse-riding boots are best. Slim flat soled shoe/boot with a small heel are permitted.

Not permitted- Wellies with grips, Runners, footwear with appendages, any footwear that may get stuck in a stirrup.

Jewellery- Wearing jewellery while horse riding is really not recommended. Rings, earrings, necklaces and body piercings can cause injury or make another injury much worse. Risks – catching and pulling causing ripping and bleeding. Puncture wounds as a result of a blow.

The following are not permitted-

False nails or long nails – They will catch and break nails causing bleeding & pain.

False eye lashes- Can come detached and damage eyes.

Long Hair extensions- can snag and cause injury.  

Excess makeup- Can run and impair vision.