Endurance is less formal than many other equestrian competitions, with riders choosing clothes for comfort.
 The AERC does not have any equipment requirements other than requiring junior riders to wear a helmet.
 However, individual ride managers may set certain requirements, such as the use of a helmet or hoof protection, and such information is typically included in the ride flyer and/or website.
 At FEI competitions, riders must wear an equestrian helmet, riding breeches or riding tights, correct footwear, and a shirt with a collar.

Endurance riders usually use a saddle that is designed to be lightweight yet comfortable to horse and rider for long hours of riding.
 There are saddles designed specifically for endurance riding, though they are not universally used.
 At the highest levels in FEI, it is usually a variation on the English saddle in shape, although it may have wider panels and stirrups with a wider tread.
 Lightweight endurance designs based on western saddles are also popular, particularly in AERC rides.
 Various experimental designs are also common, including treeless and flexible panel saddles.
 Regardless of design, endurance saddles are very light to ensure the horse does not have to carry unnecessary weight.
 Many endurance saddles have extra metal rings for the attachment of equipment.

Riders who compete in CEI rides must meet a minimum weight of 75 kilograms (165 lb) with their saddle and pads.
 If the rider and their accompanying tack weighs in under this, they are required to ride with weights.
 Weigh-ins are generally conducted before and after a race; however, unscheduled weigh-ins can occur during the race.
 AERC has various weight divisions, and a rider may be heavier, but not lighter, than the division in which they are enrolled.

Bridles for the horses may use a wide variety of bits or hackamores.
Riders also often add a breastcollar to keep the saddle in place while traveling over rough terrain.
 Use of a crupper is not common, but sometimes seen to keep the saddle from sliding forward on horses.
 Protective boots may be used on a horse's legs, though boots also cause problems in some types of terrain (they may slip, can collect burrs and dirt, and if crossing water may become waterlogged, any of which can irritate the legs of the horse and lead to lameness), so use varies by the type of ride and the rider's preferences.
 Hoof protection varies from barefoot to the use of hoof boots and shoes.
Endurance is less formal than many other equestrian competitions, with riders choosing clothes for comfort.  The AERC does not have any equipment requirements other than requiring junior riders to wear a helmet.  However, individual ride managers may set certain requirements, such as the use of a helmet or hoof protection, and such information is typically included in the ride flyer and/or website.  At FEI competitions, riders must wear an equestrian helmet, riding breeches or riding tights, correct footwear, and a shirt with a collar.
Endurance riders usually use a saddle that is designed to be lightweight yet comfortable to horse and rider for long hours of riding.  There are saddles designed specifically for endurance riding, though they are not universally used.  At the highest levels in FEI, it is usually a variation on the English saddle in shape, although it may have wider panels and stirrups with a wider tread.  Lightweight endurance designs based on western saddles are also popular, particularly in AERC rides.  Various experimental designs are also common, including treeless and flexible panel saddles.  Regardless of design, endurance saddles are very light to ensure the horse does not have to carry unnecessary weight.  Many endurance saddles have extra metal rings for the attachment of equipment.
Riders who compete in CEI rides must meet a minimum weight of 75 kilograms (165 lb) with their saddle and pads.  If the rider and their accompanying tack weighs in under this, they are required to ride with weights.  Weigh-ins are generally conducted before and after a race; however, unscheduled weigh-ins can occur during the race.  AERC has various weight divisions, and a rider may be heavier, but not lighter, than the division in which they are enrolled.
Bridles for the horses may use a wide variety of bits or hackamores. Riders also often add a breastcollar to keep the saddle in place while traveling over rough terrain.  Use of a crupper is not common, but sometimes seen to keep the saddle from sliding forward on horses.  Protective boots may be used on a horse's legs, though boots also cause problems in some types of terrain (they may slip, can collect burrs and dirt, and if crossing water may become waterlogged, any of which can irritate the legs of the horse and lead to lameness), so use varies by the type of ride and the rider's preferences.  Hoof protection varies from barefoot to the use of hoof boots and shoes.
Endurance riding