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Equine Clothing and Equipment List

All Riding Courses

Boots for yard work (wellingtons/strong boots) dark in colour.

Gloves (suggest 2 pairs).
Riding Hat for leading / riding / handling horses

However, hats would be acceptable if they carry EN1384, EN13842023 or BSEN1384 and another standard such as those listed:

PAS 015 (2011)

VG1 01.040 (2014-12)

ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards)

SNELL E2016

AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards)

Note - Hats bearing only the EN1384 or BSEN1384 standard will no longer be accepted.

For all riding module and courses.

Short and Long Whip

Short padded whip to BS/ BE/ PC/ RC jump standard rules is preferable.

Jodhpurs / Breeches or equestrian brand of riding tights of a dark colour, no garish patterns.

Jodhpur boots with NON suede gaiters OR leather/rubber riding boots.

College sweatshirt, in navy or black or similar dark plain sweater/ hoodie.

Body protectors only with the BETA 2018 Blue and Black label are permitted (see guide)

Any body protector older than 2000 will not be permitted. Please do not purchase one despite their availability. Only purchase one that holds the 2009 Level 3 BETA (Purple) Label, or 2018 Level 3 (Blue) Label.

Please avoid buying a body protector for September, as this will be discussed with tutors before starting a jumping unit.

(Level 1 ABC 14-16 do not require a body protector and should only have a short whip).

Hat Guide - Select this link

Body Protection Guide - Select this link

All Courses that Require Yard Duties

Please be sure all personal equipment is named.

Steel toecap boots are available and are recommended by HSE. Students must be aware that the steel toecap could in some circumstances be pressed into the foot by a heavy object e.g. a horse stepping onto them. The College therefore leaves this decision to the student.

Leather ½ Chaps - are allowed provided they are dark coloured and worn over jodhpurs and with plain jodhpur boots. Suede chaps NOT allowed as they rub the horse’s sides

Riding Boots - Bulky, laced short or long boots will not be permitted.

Socks – If socks are visible when riding or on the yard, they must be of a plain dark colour

Gloves – Will always be worn for riding, lungeing and leading horses.

Hair - must always be tied back when riding or on yards and MUST be worn plaited or in a bun.

College Sweatshirts/Hoodies - They are very smart and cost approx. £20.00/£27.00. Orders can be placed before coming to College via the on line College Shop.

Lightweight Polo Shirts/ etc. Depending on weather conditions students may wish to ride in a light shirt / base layer. We are conscious that students must be smart to uphold the image of the department. Students will not be allowed to perform stable management or ride in inappropriate t-shirts and plain dark coloured polo shirts are recommended. The College sells these shirts which can also bear the Equine department logo. Cost is approx. £15.00. Please note: Students are not allowed to ride in sleeveless tops. For jumping long sleeves must always be worn, otherwise normal short sleeved polo shirts for all riding and stable management.

Only plain dark coloured jodhpurs/breeches or an equestrian brand of riding tights will be allowed. No patterns, seats must be the same colour or dark.

No piercings are permitted whilst students are on the yard or riding. This is for the student’s own safety and is strictly enforced.

Only wedding/ engagement rings will be permitted.

No Watches

Finger nails: nail extensions can cause serious injury if ripped off and it is recommended that these are removed, but if not, they should be a suitable length to enable all practical task and classroom activities.

Classroom Session

Range of pens, pencils and associated equipment (ruler, erasers, highlighters).

Files and notepaper / books.

File dividers.

Bag to keep all equipment safe and together.