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Riding Attire
We are very commonly asked by new members what is okay to wear in riding lessons, and what is required for showing in the various disciplines. There are obviously different "dress codes" for the different classes, but the common items that all participants must have are a certified helmet and a boot with a heel. At orientation or the first day of class, riding equipment will be covered in full detail, but we have tried to outline on this page the basics, from head to toe. Should you be invited to join the riding teams and show with us, keep in mind that many people will share their show clothes. Before you go out to buy any new show gear, you are encouraged to ask around to see if someone wears your size.
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​Clinic Attire
Clinic attire is required for tryouts and Intramural Shows during the semester.
- polo
- shirt with collar
- sweater
- breeches
- tall boots/ half chaps
Huntseat Classes
- any ASTM/SEI certified helmet, with chin strap
- reasonable shirt (not baggy, restricting, or reveaing)
- gloves optional, preferred
- breeches (preferred) or jeans with chaps
- tall boots or paddock boots with half-chaps

​Showing with the Hunter Team
- velvet ASTM/SEI helmet
- show shirt in a modest color (white or light blue preferred)
- hunt coat (blue or black)
- collar
- black gloves
- tan breeches
- black or brown belt
- tall boots
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Western Classes
For classes in the style of western riding, the following dress is appropriate:
- helmets required at Meadow Ridge Stables
- reasonable shirt (not baggy, restricting, or overly flamboyant)
- jeans
- chaps optional
- cowboy boots or paddock boots

​Showing with the Western Team
- ASTM/SEI helmet
- show shirt
- jeans (black preferred)
- belt
- full chaps (black preferred)
- cowboy boots (black preferred)
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Dressage Classes
For classes focusing on dressage only the following dress is appropriate:
- any ASTM/SEI certified helmet, with chin strap
- reasonable shirt (not baggy, restricting, or overly flamboyant)
- gloves optional, preferred
- breeches or jeans with chaps
- tall boots or paddock boots with half-chaps
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​Showing with the Dressage Team
- velvet ASTM/SEI helmet
- white show shirt
- black coat
- stock tie and pin
- white gloves
- white breeches
- black belt
- tall boots