Riding breeches are an integral part of this kind of equipment. Those who want to engage in equestrian sports must definitely know how to choose them correctly, which should be paid attention to. Riding breeches are very important, because they protect the legs from excessive rubbing and slipping during races. In this article, we will analyze in more detail how to choose the right accessory, find out the main selection criteria, and consider options for finished products.
Features
Riding breeches are slightly different from those that ladies wear in everyday life, since these trousers are designed for the most comfortable riding, as well as for fast racing. This item of special clothing has a special cut and there are no seams at all, which helps to avoid rubbing and excessive friction during riding. Typically, these breeches are equipped with special inserts that regulate the slip, they also allow a more comfortable and tight fit in the saddle.
Most often, such anti-slip inserts are called "Leia", they are complete or intended only for the knees. Leia is most often made of leather.
All riding breeches from trusted brands:
- serve for a very long time, rarely rub and spoil even from excessively frequent skating;
- have a tight fit, adapted for each rider;
- more comfortable in comparison with ordinary trousers with seams;
- very practical, do not require additional care and ironing, since they practically do not wrinkle;
- elastic, but at the same time do not stretch over time;
- Available in a wide variety of sizes.
Selection criteria
Pants for equestrian sports should be versatile and comfortable, they should protect the rider from temperature extremes, from extreme cold, wind or very hot weather. Equestrian experts recommend choosing breeches made of breathable materials, soft, elastic, retaining shape during and after riding, with special tabsas well as those that very easy at home care.
Breeches with lei along the entire length of the trousers are usually recommended for beginners in equestrianism, as they are ideal for those who are still unsure of riding in the saddle. Such trousers can provide high safety during horse riding, and they will also save the rider from overly unpleasant shaking during riding. For more experienced people and equestrian masters, professionals are usually advised to purchase breeches only with a knee lei.
Variety of options
Today for horse riding you can purchase:
- thermal bridges (insulated);
- tricot breeches;
- options with a full leu or only with a knee;
- children's options.
Winter versions of breeches are most often made from either natural or synthetic fabric. Thermal options are considered especially popular. The difference is in price and, accordingly, in quality.
For the summer, it is best to choose natural "breathing" breeches, especially for children, but for the winter - at your own discretion, since synthetic models also have a lot of advantages. And also it is worthwhile to understand that synthetic breeches can be very warm and wear-resistant. When choosing synthetic breeches, you don’t have to worry about them, because they are perfectly erased, and many of them do not get dirty at all and are not inferior in quality to options made from natural fabrics, since they have a special water-repellent coating.
Cotton breeches are ideal for the spring-summer period, because the body will not sweat in them, and they have excellent air exchange. And also such trousers are very pleasant to the body.
There are jeans breeches that resemble ordinary denim pants, only adapted for riding, they differ from ordinary ones in a special cut. Special denim breeches for riding are very comfortable, they do not bully, and, moreover, they have all the advantages of classic options for trousers for equestrian sports. Some modern girls even wear such denim seamless patterns in everyday life.
Of course, that the choice in favor of certain bridges remains with the rider. You should choose them, taking into account the characteristics of your body and personal preferences, as well as taking into account the recommendations described above. Today, it is not necessary to choose “boring” shades of breeches for horse riding, because they are available in such a wide variety of colors: green, blue, blue, in a checkered or striped pattern. And often breeches for equestrian sports sew to order according to individual measurements.
Tips
It is known that the mood of the rider is often transmitted to the animal, and therefore if the rider is uncomfortable with the horse, then she, most likely, will not be happy with such riding. To avoid this, it is recommended that you carefully select your future equipment. The chosen suit with breeches should be like a “second skin”, it should fit to the body without any problems, without creating an uncomfortable sensation. Under no circumstances should breeches restrict the rider's movement.
It is difficult to choose a ready-made women's suit for riding. Therefore, it is best to sew it in a specialized place to order. This suit is perfect for a professional rider.
Suede products, which are recommended by many world equestrian professionals, are of high quality. For best grip, it’s best to choose breeches made of a dense fabric composition.
High-quality stitched breeches simply cannot pull up while riding, usually this happens when the pants have an improper fit and an incorrectly made seam. To avoid this, you should purchase breeches exclusively from trusted brands.
In the next video, an overview of riding bridges from Fouganza awaits you.
