Racing Kit List- Help?!

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I'm heading off to the racing school in October and i have no idea what to bring/buy! they give me kit list a few weeks before i go, but if anyone could tell me whats on there, as well as anything thy found or would have found to be useful, that would be great!I'm asking now because i wont have the money to buy it all last minute. any special recommendations, advice for when i go will be extremely welcomed!
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-Sam
 
How about boots to ride in and to do yard work in? You'll need a pair for both. A decent pair of riding gloves, there are loads on the market, ebay is a good start, and get a good sturdy warm pair for yard work, I live my sealskinz as they are warm and waterproof, but also picked up a pair of karrimor running gloves for a couple of quid in sports direct which are wind proof, so great on cold dry days. You will need jodhpurs/breeches, again try ebay, lots of men wear women's ones as there is more choice, go form plain dark colours until you get a kit list (don't know correct colour for jockey school)
You'll want plenty of t shirts, polo shirts, jumpers etc that you don't mind getting mucky- don't need to be horsey brands. Invest in a decent waterproof jacket and a good body warmer. You will be outside in all weathers so it's important to make sure you are dressed for the best of British!!
Never been to racing school but these are some of my yard essentials, hopefully they help!
 
You will need at least one pair of gloves, eg MacWet, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MacWet-Aq...rse-Riding-Gloves-Sports-Gloves-/321222042744 .. expensive so don't lose them. A few pairs of those stretchy pimply gloves as well,
and a pair of goggles, I like ariat original chaps, ariat cobalt boots.
Some socks, three pairs at least. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MacWet-Aq...rse-Riding-Gloves-Sports-Gloves-/321222042744
You might find that Horse Requisites in Newmarket will have everything you need, and perhaps they will be well priced. I bought my breeches from them, and they never wore out, they were rather expensive, but in winter it can be pretty cold. They stock men's breeches.
I would think that you would wear BRS kit day to day. Polos and jackets.
 
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When I was doing a lot of riding out I bought a pair of waterproof breeches (mine are 'breeze up' ones, but there's quite a few makes if you get googling), seriously one of the most useful things I've ever bought! I leave tights or leggings on underneath so they don't even really 'need' washing, but that might be a problem if you're a guy and care about your reputation :P

My goggles are T-frost ones, they're pretty cheap and cheerful compared to other brands but have lasted.

If you're going to be there over the winter (not sure when you're going) something like a buff/snood thing to cover your face whilst riding out and a pair of earmuffs for your helmet come in really handy. The thermal sports baselayers (mine are all kiddies rugby ones!) come in useful too because they don't get too sweaty whilst working hard.

Other than that I think everyone's got everything else covered! Good luck :)
 
Interested in this, Im going in october aswell so might see you there! 😂 im with you on the buying it all last minute thing, i think 4 weeks before hand is a bit short notice
 
May sound silly but I'll throw this thought in anyway... You may need quick turn around times between stables and your breaks, e.g. breakfast, lunch, etc. Doesn't take much to end up rushing, so you want boots that are easy to get on/off - so bare in mind if you were thinking of short boots and gaiters/chaps - zips seem to play up most when rushing.

Pair of tights, 40 denier and above, work well as extra layer when cold. That advice came from a very manly hunting farmer, so not just for the girls (although can't say I've ever asked any males if they do wear them!)

Check Aldi for gear, although wrong season now if you're there in autumn/winter. Not just their equestrian stuff: some of their skiing tops are great for riding out. Just make sure the tops are long enough at the back so you don't get a gap (been there, done that!)
 
Personally I would go to Horse Requisites for my winter breeches, and keep my current ones for spares. My Ornella Prosperi breeches lasted two or three seasons.
I see Gibson Saddlers have a good boot for riding out in, priced at £123, but again you need to try them on. I have some Regent boots and they are very tough. £129.
The woof wear short boots look good.
https://www.gibsonsaddlers.com/category/riders/
There is aso the Paul Carbery range http://www.treehouseonline.co.uk/product/165 which has a showerproof line, but they don't stay proofed under normal washing procedures.
The new Charles Owen APM111 looks great but you need to try on different makes as evryone has a different shape head.
I would go wih a body protector with shoulder pads, not sure what level of protection is required by the Racing School, as there is usually a trade off between everyday comfort and the bulk of the likes of a NH race protector.
 
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PS you need to learn to groom in a professional manner, this means brushing with a flick brush before and after exercise and a proper groom in the afternoon using a body brush which is run all over the body, head and legs.
All surfaces are brushed thoroughly and speedily, be careful not to bang the horse and take your time around the head, [make sure under the jaw is clean]. It is perfectly obvious when you meet someone who has groomed professionally that they are on a different level to the bog standard. A proper grooming of a well maintained horse should take about 15 minutes, though the same standard will take you 30 minutes at first. The horse should be perfectly clean all over. You can dampen the mane and tail [do not dunk brush in the drinker/waterbucker], always stand to one side and try to keep tail hair intact. Make sure the rump is clean. Use a dampened white linen stable rubber if you want a perfect finish.
Use the hoofpick to clean feet before taking horse out of stable.
They are usually tie up when groomed, as this is safer and quicker, the expression, "let them down" means to untie them and remove headcollar in this context.
It is a good idea to learn how to use a mane comb to pull a mane, this is far preferrable to using a gadget. Practice on ordinary horses, till you are good.
 
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