Cross-Country & Eventing Equipment

What is included in the basic equipment for eventing for rider and horse?

Eventing is a fast-paced equestrian sport that takes place across terrain with varying ground conditions and over substantial obstacles. Comprehensive safety equipment for both horse and rider is essential.
Therefore, the following equipment is part of the basic equipment for eventing riders:

• Cross-country riding helmet without a brim
• Body protector or air vest
• Riding boots
• Medical card

• General purpose saddle with flat seat
• Reinforced boots
• Thickly padded anti-twist bell boots
• Optional studs

Which bell boots are suitable for eventing?

When riding cross-country, the horse takes expansive galloping strides, which can cause the hind hooves to step on the heels and pasterns of the front hooves. For this reason, the back of the bell boot should be reinforced, for example with kevlar, a synthetic fibre of incredible strength. Additionally, an anti-twist knob is useful to prevent the hoof boot from twisting and causing uncomfortable rubbing during the ride. Soft padding at the coronet provides a higher level of comfort when friction caused by sweat and moisture also increases. Therefore, bell boots for eventing should be waterproof so that they don't soak up water. A double hook and loop fastener prevents the bell boot from opening on its own during the ride.

Which boots are suitable for eventing?

In contrast to show jumping, where the poles of the jumps give way and fall, eventing involves jumping over solid natural obstacles. Should the horse get caught, it can injure the front of the cannon bones. Therefore, extremely robust boots with additional reinforcement in the front area are the best choice. In our online shop, you can purchase boots for eventing that offer your horse optimal protection for the sensitive cannon bones.

Which cross-country watch should you use for eventing?

A cross-country watch is very popular in eventing to be able to read the most important data during the ride. Large numbers are an absolute must for easily reading the display. Other important functions and features of a stopwatch for eventing include:

• Start/stop function
• Minute alarm
• Time
• Countdown