Choosing Your Jodhpurs Wisely Will Increase Your Riding Pleasure

By Cornelia White


Wearing proper fitting clothes for riding is a key requisite of good deportment. Approved riding association rules set guidelines. But, mistakes can still be made in purchasing appropriate attire. Choosing your jodhpurs wisely will increase your riding pleasure.

Special apparel was designed for riders for a reason. In the case of trousers, they are significant points of contact between the rider and the horse. Standard gear induced irritation. Form fitting style inhibits discomfiting, rubbing twisting and other factors inducing soreness.

Whether the activity is everyday hacking, cross country, show jumping and dressage, these specially designed pants are worn for the occasion. They are optimally designed for safety and comfort. Their seat is designed to provide a good grip in the saddle. Padded knees protect the knees and the seams are positioned to prevent rubbing.

Beginning riders are often puzzled by how jodhpurs differ from breeches. The basic difference is that the former piece of clothing is form fitting trousers and extends to the ankle. Typically, stretch fabrics used in this style for comfort and a close fit. Various fabric types may be utilized in their creation. Breathable fabric discourages overheating during equestrian exercises and the flexible nature of this fabric brings enhanced comfort. Riders can wear them with long boots or with jodhpur boots and chaps.

Judges favor jodhpur use for showing as this length illustrates leg positioning better. This is why student riders are advised to use them for this purpose. Riding instructors find them useful in observing how learners position their legs.

Breeches are generally worn with knee size boots. These are shorter pants that end at mid calf length. There is more control at the ankle with this length. Seat patches give greater control to dressage riders and support their safety. Breeches with grips at the knees and padding are favored for show jumping.

The general public has no idea how complicated a seemingly straightforward decision about fabric may be. There are pros and cons with each possible market offering. As an example, consider how polyester is favored when durability and cost is taken into account. Yet, its slippery nature is not desirable. It also has poor absorbency and has no stretch characteristics that are valuable to riders. A blended fabric may improve absorbency, yet this does not improve the stretch quality of the material.

Optimal comfort and suitability is offered by Cotton lycra cloth. This fabric is flexible, tough and absorbent. After selecting the cloth type, there are knee patch and underpass differences to be mulled over. For closer grips, both suede and ultra suede patches are acceptable. The man made material is easier to handle and is more inexpensive. The underpass strap ties the pants down and fits them more tightly to boots. When they are inadequate, they do not support the pants properly. Picking out the right jodhpurs requires thoughtful consideration.




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