Considerations When Buying Breeches And Jodhpurs

By Marissa Velazquez


For any horseback rider, breeches (britches) and jodhpurs are two important pieces of unique clothing that make riding an extraordinary experience. The two are quite similar and the difference is seen at the point they finish on the leg of the rider. Both fits tightly in the skin of the rider, however, britches normally finish around the mid calf and they also have touch and close fastening so as to offer the rider a tight fit. On the other hand jodhpurs tend to finish around the ankle of the rider.

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.

As indicated earlier, there are four major types of breeches; knee-patch britches have a leather patch on the side of the knee and goes well with long boots. They can also be worn with half chaps or paddock boots, full seat britches has gripping material that runs throughout the breech and they offer the rider enhanced protection more as compared to knee-patch breech. Jodhpur britches end at the ankle with a short cuff. They are normally worn by children for casual riding and also for lessons. Jockey britches are usually lightweight and are designed purposely for racing.

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.

There are many advantages that come with investing a good pair of riding gear. Designers incorporate spandex, spandex or some stretchy fibre into the fabric thus making the britches and jodhpurs more comfortable because of the stretching element in them. This allows your breech or Jodhpur to cling to your body and move with you, this enhances extra comfort and assures no movement restriction in any way whatsoever.

Knee patches are very useful especially for those who find out that your jodhpurs are getting worn out around the knees. Knee must be flexible while riding to enhance flexibility. It is therefore advisable to buy breeches or jodhpurs with knee pads sewn in. Some designers use the same fabric with the rest of the jodhpurs or breeches to make knee pads while others make knee pads from other materials like suede or any other suitable fabric.

Some riders replace britches with jeans but the experience not comparable. Jeans are not comfortable; they normally rub against your skin while horseback riding and this can be very uncomfortable and limit freedom of movement of the rider. It is therefore important to shop around for the best britches for the best horse riding experience.

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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