Editing Eventing (section)

===Cross-country===
[[Image:R3DE XCountry.JPG|right|thumb|Attire in the cross-country phase is the least formal, and many riders choose "eventing colours", to which they match some of their horse's tack.]] The rider is required to wear a [[Body protector (equestrian)|body protector vest]], an approved [[equestrian helmet]] which must be properly fastened at all times when jumping, and a medical armband, containing the rider's medical history, allowing access to the information should the rider fall, be knocked unconscious, and require medical treatment.

FEI rules<ref>{{cite book |title=Eventing Rules |date=3 December 2018 |publisher=Fédération Equestre Internationale |location=Switzerland |page=56 |edition=25th}}</ref> allow riders to dress as they please in the cross-country phase. Light-weight rugby or polo shirts are the most commonly worn shirt style, usually without a stock or tie.  Riding coats are generally not worn. Many riders wear a stop-watch to track their time so that they may adjust their speed to come in as close as possible to the optimum time.