Jodhpurs are tight-fitting trousers worn primarily for horse riding. The term can also refer to a type of short boot, or 'jodhpur boot'.
Originally, jodhpurs (as worn in and around the city in India after which they are named) were tight-fitting only from the knee to the ankle and were flared above the knee; modern stretch-fabrics have allowed jodhpurs to be supportive and flexible.
Special adaptations for riding include a pattern cut with the leg seams on the outside of the leg; a patch on the inside of the knee; and often a harder-wearing "sticky" panel on the seat. Traditionally, they are white or cream, but now come in a variety of colours.
The word "jodhpurs" is often used interchangeably with riding breeches, although breeches more strictly are riding trousers that come down to just below the knee. Jodhpurs, along with riding breeches, may be worn with knee-length riding boots, but are more commonly worn with short jodhpur boots, often with knee-length half-chaps or leggings. |
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| Jumping Position - The jumping position is a position used by equestrians when jumping over an obstacle. It usually involves what is known as the "forward seat," first developed by Captain Federico Caprilli. This involves the rider centered over his or her feet, with the stirrup leathers perpendicular to the ground. Continuing a line upwards from the stirrup leathers, the head and shoulders fall in front of the line, as do the knees, the hips fall behind it. More Information |
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| Key Bit - The center of the mouthpiece has short "keys" extending from it, which are movable on the bit. The keys rest on the tongue, below the bit. The keys are supposed to encourage the horse to relax, as the horse plays with them in his mouth. |
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Kimberwicke - The Kimberwicke , Kimberwick or kimblewicke is a type of bit with a mouthpiece and D-shaped rings on either side. The "D" ring is offset, so the mouthpiece is on the upper part of the flat side of the D, creating asmall amount of leverage, supported by a curb chain. More Information |
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Lead Shank - A lead shank, shank, or stud chain is used on difficult horses that are misbehaving. It consists of a lead made of cotton, nylon, or leather, with a chain end. The chain end has a clip on the end, which is attached to the middle ring of the halter when a horse is behaving. Their true purpose, however, is to be used on the head of the horse.
Lead shanks are usually used on high-strung horses such as Thoroughbred race horses, or possibly difficult or dangerous horses, such as stallions or those that have been on stall rest and will not respond to a regular lead.
The shank should never be used harshly (unless the situation is truly dangerous) or in one, long continuous pull. Hard jerks can frighten a horse, damage his head, or cause a horse to rear. Light, short tugs are generally enough to get the attention of a horse. The chain should only come into action when pulled, not when hanging loosely. The handler should not hold the chain itself, as it can hurt the handler's hands should the horse pull back or move its head quickly. |
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Loose-Ring Bit - Found on snaffles, gag bits, and bradoons. More Information> |
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Longe Line - The longe line (or longe) should be about 30 feet (10 m) long, so the longeing circle can have a diameter of 60 feet (20 m). It is usually made of nylon, cotton, or Dacron. Cotton longe lines are preferred over nylon, as they are less likely to burn the trainer's hands, but nylon is more durable and less likely to break.
It may have a snap, buckle, or chain on one end to attach to a longeing cavesson or bridle. A chain, although sometimes used with difficult horses, has no subtly of contact and is quite severe. In most cases, it is best to use a snap-end longe line. Many longe lines have a loop handle at the other end, but this should not be used, as a person's hand can be trapped in the handle and be injured should the horse bolt.
The longe line takes the place of the rein aids while longeing. It can be held in a rein hold (coming out the bottom of the hand) or a driving hold (coming out the top of the hand), and the extra line should always be folded back and forth rather than coiled, as coiled line can tighten and trap the trainer's hand or fingers should the horse take off. |
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Longe Whip - The whip usually has a stock of 6 feet (1.8 m), with a lash of 5–6 feet (1.5–1.8 m) (although some are longer). The whip should be light, easy to handle, and well balanced. It is not safe to use a riding or driving whip for longeing because they are too short to reach the horse without bringing the handler close enough to the horse's hindquarters to risk being kicked by the horse. |
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| Longeing is a technique for training horses. It is performed on a large circle with the horse traveling around the outside edge of a real or imaginary ring with the trainer in the middle. Longeing is also a critical component of the sport of equestrian vaulting. More Information |
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| Longeing cavesson - (pronounced "Lungeing", though spelling it that way is incorrect) is a piece of equipment used in longeing a horse, made of leather or nylon web. Though the longeing cavesson looks a bit like a halter, the noseband can be tightened and rings are strategically placed on the sides and at the front of the nose for attachment of a longe line or side reins. It provides much better leverage and more precise control of a horse in ground training, yet it is a relatively gentle piece of equipment. |
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