Eventing Essentials

Your essentials for dressage precision, cross-country security, and stadium accuracy.

  • Eventing Helmets

    Dressage precision  • Cross-country security • Stadium accuracy 

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  • Eventing Vests

    Impact absorption • Flexible movement • Confidence at pace 

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  • Tall Boots

    Steady lower leg • Reinforced grip • Close-contact feel

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Breathable Eventing Helmets Built for Stability at Speed

Your helmet needs to stay centered at speed, manage impact well, and keep you cool through long, intense rides. Our selection includes dedicated cross-country helmets and helmets designed for dressage and stadium. These models deliver proven safety tech, secure fit systems, and ventilation that keeps you cool no matter how long the effort.

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Eventing Helmet FAQs

How should an eventing helmet fit to stay secure at speed?

Your helmet should feel evenly snug around your entire head with no pressure points, and it shouldn’t rock when you move your head or pick up a gallop. On cross-country, even a slight lift or shift becomes exaggerated at speed, so a stable, dialed-in fit is essential.

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What safety features matter most for eventing?

Prioritize rotational-impact protection (like MIPS or similar systems), a structurally reinforced shell, and current safety certifications. Eventing involves speed, variable terrain, and different fall scenarios across phases, so rotational protection is especially important.

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Are brimless helmets better for cross-country?

Brimless helmets are popular for cross-country because they reduce the chance of the brim catching during a fall and work well with helmet covers. That said, the most important factors are fit, stability at speed, and certified safety features—regardless of brim style. Many riders choose what feels most secure and distraction-free when galloping and jumping.

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Can I use different helmets for cross-country versus dressage and stadium?

Yes, many upper-level eventers do. While it’s not required, some riders prefer a dedicated cross-country helmet and a separate helmet for dressage and stadium. Just make sure each helmet fits securely, meets current safety standards, and stays stable for the demands of that phase.

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Eventing Boots for Stability, Grip, and Control

These tall boots are chosen for structured support, dependable grip, and a close-contact feel that helps you stay balanced in dressage, secure at speed, and accurate in stadium without fighting your equipment.

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Eventing Riding Boots FAQs

How should tall boots fit for eventing?

Your tall boots should feel close and supportive through the ankle and calf without pinching or restricting movement. A secure fit helps keep your lower leg stable in dressage, prevents slipping at a gallop, and supports consistent contact over fences.

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Do I need different tall boots for dressage, cross-country, and stadium?

Most eventers ride all three phases in one pair of boots that balances structure and flexibility. The key is choosing boots that provide enough support for a quiet leg in dressage, while remaining flexible enough for jumping and galloping without feeling stiff or restrictive.

How do I know when it’s time to replace my tall boots?

If your boots no longer stabilize your leg, have lost grip against the saddle, or feel overly soft through the ankle, they may be compromising your balance and aids. Worn boots can subtly affect position and communication—often before you consciously notice it.

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Safety Vests that Work With You

When you’re out on cross-country, your vest should feel like part of your ride, not something that works against you. These vests absorb impact without restricting your movement, helping you stay balanced and comfortable through every fence and every stride.

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Eventing Safety Vest FAQs

How do I know if my air vest will deploy correctly at speed?

Correct fit, proper saddle attachment, and a charged CO₂ canister are all critical for reliable deployment. An air vest should feel secure without restricting your upper body, and the lanyard should be attached at the correct length for your saddle setup. Before cross-country, always check that nothing has loosened.

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How often should I replace or change the CO₂ canister in my air vest?

Replace the CO₂ canister immediately after any deployment and regularly check for signs of corrosion, loosening, or damage. Riding with an empty or compromised canister means your vest won’t protect you when you need it most.

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How do I clean my air vest after cross-country without damaging it?

Air vests should never be machine-washed or submerged in water. After riding, allow your vest to fully air dry, brush off debris, and spot-clean according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Proper care protects the airbag system, trigger mechanism, and internal components so the vest remains reliable over time.

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Eventing Breeches for Close Contact and Connection

The right breeches help keep your leg stable and your contact consistent without locking you in place. Our eventing breeches offer reliable grip, technical stretch, and breathable fabrics that support a quiet leg in dressage, stability through uneven terrain, and comfort through long competition days.

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Riding Gloves for Clearer Aids and Better Feel

From dressage precision to cross-country rein security, riding gloves should enhance your feel. These riding gloves offer dependable grip, breathability, and tactile contact to help you maintain steady rein across changing weather, footing, and pace.

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Eventing Saddle Pads that Reduce Shifting

As riders progress, saddle setups often become more phase-specific—whether you’re riding all three phases in one saddle or transitioning to dedicated dressage and jumping saddles. These eventing saddle pads are designed to support stability, pressure distribution, and breathability across different saddle types, helping keep your tack secure and your horse comfortable through transitions, terrain changes, and jumping efforts.

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Apparel for Dressage Balance, Cross-Country Security, and Stadium Accuracy

Rider-tested, hand-selected eventing apparel and tack designed to enhance connection, control, and confidence from start box to finish flags.

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