Horses have been around for centuries and have helped us in many ways. They were used for transportation, such as horse drawn carriages. Early farmers used horses to drag plows and carry crops and such in carts. Today horses are used for many types of riding and competitions, such as jumping, racing, or dressage. Since there are so many different ways to ride horses there are a lot more breeds bred for different types of riding. Each breed is different based on how it looks, how strong it is, or by the structure of the horse. There are also many different types of equipment. Equipment varies for each type of riding or horse. The main reason for it is to make riding more comfortable or easier to the rider and the horse. Equipment is also used for safety precautions.