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Habit

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Definition: The proper riding apparel, most often worn during competition, comprising of boots, helmet, shirt, tie or stock and appropriate jacket.
Pronunciation: h a bit (short a sound)
Examples:
While at the show the rider took care to keep his habit from getting dirty.

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