What riding gear is essential when horse riding?
HORSE A saddle must always be worn when riding. (Sometimes you may ride with just the bridle on. This is called bareback riding.) A bridle is essential as it has a bit (metal piece) that goes into the pony’s mouth so the rider can keep contact with the mouth. Also a bridle has the reins (long leather strips) to control the pony and keep contact with the mouth. (Some bridles called “hackamores don’t have a bit.) 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.
