| Horse riding breeches and jodhpurs provide riders of | | | | hand, the high-rise waistband looks far more sleek and |
| every skill level the close contact with their horse that | | | | elegant in the show ring, regardless of the class. |
| they need to ride safely and securely. In addition to | | | | In Any Kind Of Weather |
| being functional, horse riding breeches also create a | | | | As anyone who has ever owned a horse knows, |
| stylish appearance that is crucial in the show ring. | | | | horses must be worked frequently and regularly, |
| Riding horses is an athletic endeavor that deserves | | | | regardless of the weather. Luckily, there are now lined |
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| breeches worn are the correct cut and fit for your | | | | modern fabrics used in making high quality riding |
| specific body type and riding style. | | | | breeches and jodhpurs are made from cotton |
| Casual riding, endurance riding, hunt seat, dressage: | | | | combined with stretchable Lycra or Spandex for |
| they all have different physical requirements and | | | | form-fitting comfort and flexibility. |
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| factors all combine to narrow down the best choice | | | | training session in the summer heat is bad enough, but, |
| for your horse riding breeches and jodhpurs. | | | | in the middle of winter, it can lead to a bad case of |
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| can best protect themselves, and their horses, by | | | | level. |
| wearing well-crafted, form-fitting horse riding breeches | | | | Selecting Show Apparel |
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| specifically for riding. This is not the place for baggy | | | | the style of riding. Dressage riders compete in entirely |
| pants or raggedy shirts that can catch on something | | | | different equestrian apparel than pleasure riders. Riding |
| and cause a fall. | | | | apparel and equipment must be selected according to |
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| ensuring that every purchase is well worth the money. | | | | to the classic colors of white, black, and beige. While |
| What Is It About Waistbands? | | | | not always appropriate for the show ring, the colors |
| The waistband on women's riding breeches can come | | | | available in riding breeches extends all the way to |
| with or without belt loops and most of them are made | | | | sage, espresso, deep purple, charcoal, taupe, chocolate, |
| of stretchable material. They come in wide and regular | | | | and more! |
| widths. The width of the waistband is largely a matter | | | | The most important factor to consider when |
| of personal preference. So, too, is the height of the | | | | purchasing riding breeches is the ability to move freely, |
| waistband. Waistband height is also a factor of riding | | | | to maintain close contact with the horse, and to avoid |
| style. Low-rise waistbands are ideal for endurance | | | | injury. Of course, it's always nice to look your best, |
| riders and hunters, providing an extra measure of | | | | wherever the ride occurs! |
| flexibility and freedom of movement. On the other | | | | |