Okay, I need some English help here!?

ok I am just going to make a list of english tack and equipment you will need for the 3 stages of eventing.

*saddle - GP(general purpose) saddle (however at higher levels of eventing we will use a dressage saddle as well for the dressage phase)

*the girth has several choices and types - I prefer the atherstone girth http://www.countrysupplies.com/item.asp?i=847 as it is shaped to prevent chafing.

* Breast plate - I prefer the type that you can attach or detach the running martingale depending on whether or not your horse needs it http://www.dorchestersaddlery.co.uk/saddlery/hunte...

*leather bridle - depending on the horses needs there are several types of nosebands that we use - for the dressage phase you are only allowed a simple cavesson with optional flash attachment http://www.countrysupplies.com/item.asp?i=2055 this prevents the horse from opening his mouth to evade the bit.

grakle - this prevents the horse from crossing his jaw and evading the bit http://www.countrysupplies.com/item.asp?i=659 however is not allowed for dressage phase.

there are other types of nosebands on the market - all work in different ways but these 2 are the most poppular and more commonly used - it all depends on the horse.

*bits - this is a whole topic in itself, generallyfor dressage we use a plain snaffle or french link - at higher levels we use the double bridle with a bradoon and curb.

for the x-country and showjumping phases almost any bit is legal and it depends entirely on the horse and what he needs.

*saddle pads / numnahs - for dressage we use plain white saddle squares / cloths for the other 2 phases we generally colour code the saddle pad with our x-country shirt.

we also use back pads, gel protectors etc -depends on the fit of the saddle on the horse and whether he needs extra protection - I use a gel pad to help prevent concussion.

*boots and bandages! another topic in itself as there are so many to choose from - for the dressage phase, boots and bandages are not allowed. for showjumping and cross country generally tendon boots in front, fetlock boots behind http://www.countrysupplies.com/item.asp?i=6157, overreach boots on front http://www.countrysupplies.com/item.asp?i=6151

*depending on the going - studs are also used in the horses shoes - generally none for dressage if it is on a sand arena , for show jump and x-c it depends on the ground as to what studs we use - your farrier will normally put stud holes in the horses shoes prior to the event, and you just screw n the studs just before you jump on!

now for the rider!

*jodhpurs - white /cream for all 3 phases of the event.

*long leather riding boots - invest in a good pair and they will last you for years.

*showshirt with collar for dressage (at the higher levels you can wear a waistcoat, top and tails, however at lower levels the same shirt we use for showjumping does the job) along with the shirt some people prefer to use a coloured hunting stock with a white shirt or a tie - check the events rule book for dress code though)

*jacket - for dressage higher levels we have tails, however at lower levels a normal show jacket will do. http://www.countrysupplies.com/item.asp?i=1108 this is also worn for the show jumping phase.

*the cross country phase has a dress code all of its own - any colour breeches/ jods may be worn, as well as a rugby shirt, normally we correspond the e rugby shirt colours to our hat silk.

*body protector is mandatory for cross country,

*hats - I use a plain black velvet hat for dressage and showjumping, and an ASTM/SEI/BS approved skull cap for x-c.

*whips - for lower level dressage I carry a long schooling whip - check the events rule book for allowed lengths. for jumping and x-c i use a short jumping whip.

*gloves - white for dressage - lower levels darker colours are allowed. for showjumping and x-c I sue a pr of good grip gloves

*for the x-c phase you also have to wear a medical armband with all of your medical details etc,

*stopwatch - this is allowed in x-c after novice level.

I don't think I have missed anything out!

good luck in college and with the eventing!

Depending on what your horse goes in, snaffle bridle (yes, I have said it!) is best.

If the horse needs it, a running martingale - though head carriage issues can be sorted through schooling on the flat. If you are jumping anything never a standing martingale, the horse needs to be able to have head and neck free to jump properly and safely.

The nose band needs to be correct for the horse, a cavesson being mild, then dropped nose band for if the horse opens its mouth or a grackle (cross noseband) if it tends to cross its jaw) or flash which is like a grackle but has a removeable strap at the bottom to turn it back into a cavesson.

Numnah.

You will need a short whip for jumping and a longer schooling whip for schooling and dressage.

Your horse may need boots - support boots which have a bit of elasticity are better than elastic bandages as the latter can be soooo unsafe if not put on correctly or shrink if damp. You can end up with a dead lame horse if something is not right.

Lungeing cavesson, lunge rein, lunge whip, side reins (ask for help with fitting these), boots all around for the horse. You should never lunge a horse off a bridle since this can cause injuries to the mouth! I know you see people doing this sometimes but it is technically wrong and if I ever saw someone on my yard doing this they would get short schrift!

You might need a breast plate - but that depends on the conformation of the horse. The saddle should fit properly so it does not go back when jumping or going up hills.

Normal English tack. For show jumping: Bridle, snaffle/slightly stronger bit depending on your horse, running martingale depending on whether your horse throws up his head or not, jumping or all purpose saddle.

x-country: pretty much the same as showjumping but your stirrups may need to be shorter so make sure the stirrup leathers do that.

Dressage: Double bridle or pelham bit because some competitions won't let you ride in a snaffle. White numnah is usual and a dressage or all purpose saddle.

As for you, you will need a hat/riding helmet and then a velvet cover for shows and smarter riding and a crop (two if you can - a schooling one and a sj/xc one). For xc you need a body protector for safety.

Show jumping tack: http://users.sitewaves.com/horsehabit/uploads/coll...

X-country: http://equisearch.com/equiwire_news/olympics2008/e...

Dressage:http://www.horses.net.nz/images/grey%20dressage%20...

You may need over reach boots or/and some fetlock ones incase your horse kicks himself which can be a problem.

Hope this helps and happy riding!

You'll want a snaffle bridle, for eventing a dark brown is good, or whatever goes with your saddle. Some white show pads, square pads are best, just be careful of designs. You'll need a show shirt, jacket, and black tall boots, as well as a black velvet helmet. All purpose boots for the jumping phases would be good. If you are really into it you may want to have both a dressage and a jumping saddle to use.

girth

bridle

running martingale(?)-depends on your horse, but usually not

english saddle pads

skull cap (usually what is worn in cross country)

polo wraps or sport boots, though i advise the wraps

breast collar, one made specifically for jumping

ummm, i think that about covers the basics... i"ll edit anything else that pops into my head XD

good luck!!

Girth

http://www.tackmansaddlers.co.uk/images/products/l...

Bridle

http://www.millbryhill.co.uk/equestrian-530/horse-...

Bit

http://www.horsetackinternational.com/images/15756...

Body protector (optional but best for xcountry)

http://www.chiltonequestrian.co.uk/products/produc...

Saddle ( already have)

Numnah

http://www.frogpool.com/prod-1303.jpg

Hard hat

http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/901120/9627241/0/124...

thats all i can think off but i hope i helped (just incase you dont now the english pants are either Jodpurs or Breeches) because you refured to them as pants in the text