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Friday, January 24, 2014

Shopping For The Best Riding Breeches

By Marissa Velazquez


Breeches (britches) are a type of clothing that is highly associated with English equestrian. The designers make them with horse riding in their mind. They use ideal fabric to come between the horse and the rider, allowing every movement of the leg of the rider to be perfectly felt by and clearly communicated to the steed.

For the britches to be worn comfortably with long boots, they have to be fastened. Jodhpurs can comfortably be worn with long boots. However, they are commonly worn with Jodhpur boots or paddock boots along with chaps or gaiters.

Another intrinsic characteristic of riding breeches is that they are perfectly crafted to fit inside tall riding boots. They come in fly-front, pull-on, or side-zip styles. Pull-on britches have elastic waistband and do not require belt loops. Front-zip riding britches are common to majority of the people because they are classic in style. They contain both belt loops.

Britches are made of different varieties of fabrics. While making the horse riding britches, designers normally use cotton or blends of cotton because the fabric is comfortable. While the rider is sweating, the cotton breech get dump because cotton does not absorb moisture. However, advanced microfibers are becoming popular with the riders. These garments provide ideal breathability while still wicking away moisture from the body of the rider.

Spandex or cotton-polyester are commonly used in making of britches; they are also designed to stretch. Basically, they are tapered at the end to fit under tall, English-style riding boots, known as jodhpurs. Moreover, designers also make special britches that fit well outside of shorter boots called paddock boots.

Comfortability and durability are very important in enhancing the experience of the rider. Good britches will all the time be able to hold tightly the saddle and importantly protect the skin of the rider. Britches come in many styles, colors, types and sizes. The activity of the rider, whether practicing or racing will determine the type of britches he or she will put on.

English riding activities are the ones that normally use britches but also many western riders wear and enjoy the good feel of riding britches. They prefer these britches rather than jeans that normally rub against your skin while horseback riding and this can be very uncomfortable.

Finally, There are a number of places you can buy breeches or jodhpurs. Track stores, online, second hand shops and speciality equestrian shops are some of the outlets that you can shop for these riding attires. Remember to take your own waist and inseam measurements before you head to the stores to buy these pair of trousers.




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