rider![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Person riding a horse; during a jump, the rider leans toward the horse’s neck with the feet supported by the stirrups.
coronet boot ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Usually rubber item of equipment that covers the horse’s hoof to prevent injury.
girth ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Strap around the horse’s belly that keeps the saddle on its back.
breastplate ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Strap around the horse’s chest that prevents the saddle from sliding back.
riding cap ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Reinforced hat that is traditionally covered with black velvet; it protects the rider’s head against impact.
riding crop ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Thin flexible stick that the rider uses to spur on the horse.
shin boot ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Equipment placed around the cannon of the horse’s leg to protect it from injury.
saddlecloth ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Padded part that is placed under the saddle to protect the horse’s back from chafing; it also protects the saddle from the horse’s sweat.
stirrup iron ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal ring that hangs from each side of the saddle to support the rider’s feet.
riding glove ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Covering for the hand and wrist that takes the shape of the fingers; it provides a good grip on the reins and protects the hands from chafing.
saddle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Somewhat curved unit that is made mostly of leather; it is set on the horse’s back for the rider to sit on.
jodhpurs ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Usually light-colored long pants that are very tight over the knees and legs and are kept stretched by foot straps.
riding jacket ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The rider’s long dark-colored jacket; it is usually worn over a white shirt and a white tie.