Breeches are the athletically-inspired pant that a person wears when riding a horse. They're designed in a thin fabric that fits snugly throughout the seat, leg, and thigh to allow the movements of the rider's leg to be felt by the horse. Special fabric designed for gripping is incorporated into the pant as well.
What is the difference between breeches and riding tights?
Breeches vs. Although breeches are traditional for English riding, some riders may choose another stretchy alternative. Riding tights are a breech crossed with an athletic tight. They do not have any front or zip closure but still feature a knee patch or full seat grip.
Can Western riders wear breeches?
Traditionally western riders wear jeans, not breeches. Breeches have either a patch of leather on the inside of the knee or full seat is leather going up to cover the seat area. They are to protect the leg from the stirrup leathers and chafing (usually worn with high boots or paddock boots and half chaps).
Breeches are considered more formal than jodhpurs, so if you are an adult or long stirrup child, you should be wearing breeches every time in the show ring. Breeches are also more suitable for formal clinics in respect to the clinician with a belt and collared shirt.
What are good horse riding pants?
- Kerrits Ladies Ice Fil Tech Tight (I ride in these tights ALL the time.)
- Ariat Freja Cooling Tight.
- TuffRider Ladies Ventilated Tight.
- Horseware Riding Tight.
- Horze Leah Women's UV Pro Riding Tight.
- Noble Outfitters Balance Riding Tight.
- Ovation Euro Melange Knee Patch Breech.
What breeches should I get?
Mid-rise breeches should hit you right between your hips and belly button, and low-rise breeches are worn right at your hips. Low-rise breeches offer the least amount of coverage but may be a better option for riders with a shorter waist or torso. Some breeches even come in short and long versions.
What's the difference between breeches and breeches?
Breeches are short trousers that extend to or below the knee. When speaking informally, breeches is a term that may refer to any trousers. Breeches is a plural noun, the preferred pronunciation is BRIchiz.
What is the difference between full seat and knee patch breeches?
Simply put, knee patch breeches have a grippy patch just at the knees and are most appropriate for riders who jump their horse. Full seat breeches have grip covering the seat and inner leg and are often seen on dressage riders.
What is the difference between breeches and riding pants?
Jodhpurs, or 'jods' as they are often called, are full length 'riding trousers', made from a comfortable stretchy fabric. Breeches are shorter in length, finishing above the ankle. They tend to be very close-fitting, especially around the ankle, with elasticated fabric at the bottom, or a Velcro fastening.
Can you show hunters in full seat breeches?
The discipline did appear to make a difference, with 80% of the riders who preferred full seats competing in either eventing or dressage. “As a hunter/jumper rider, [we don't] compete in full seat breeches, so I don't use them in everyday riding or training”, says Elizabeth.
Who wears full seat breeches?
Full seat breeches are made with no seam to rub against the horse or saddle, which makes them more durable, and provides this extra grip that many riders rely on. These breeches are most often worn by dressage riders, and eventer riders.
Can you use a breastplate in Hunters?
A BREASTPLATE WITH A STANDING MARTINGALE ATTACHMENT OR A REGULAR STANDING MARTINGALE IS CONSIDERED NORMAL HUNTER ATTIRE FOR OVER FENCES CLASSES — DO NOT ADJUST TOO SHORT OR TOO LONG — ASK FOR HELP IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ADJUST A MARTINGALE! A BREASTPLATE IS OK.