First Breeches

[newtnoise]

Well, I took the next step on this horse journey. I just bought my first pair of breeches online...along with riding gloves and a helmet cover (the plain white looks so...novice!). Never wore a pair of breeches before but since I'm now starting this trot stuff, and cantering not far behind (ahead?), I really felt it was time for something more comfortable than jeans. Hopefully they will arrive before my next lesson next week!

Greg

[2DogsFarm]

You'll find the breeches a lot more comfortable than jeans.

They do make riding jeans - no inside seam to rub - but not sure if I've ever seen them advertised in men's sizes.

BTW: since from your post you sound like a beginning rider (or beginning English style at least) if you find your "parts" being damaged by the trotting, invest in a gel seatsaver.
Helped my DH get past the ouchiness until he developed a seat.

[KateKat]

oh yes, they are much more comfortable than jeans! When I first started I would wear jeans (and no half chaps) and would walk away with ginormous bruises on the inside of my leg and calf. OUCH. Breeches stretch and are much cooler. Enjoy!

[ChocoMare]

You'll never go back to jeans again. MUCH more comfy.

Oh and, Hey! We need pictures ;)

[newtnoise]

Thanks for the info, I am definitely looking forward to ditching the jeans. Wore half chaps last time which helped.

2Dogs, yup, I'm a beginner, did the customary "greetings, I'm a newbie" post yesterday :) Thanks for the gel seatsaver info...never heard of it and may do some research on it.

[Guilherme]

As noted breeches are much more comfortable than jeans as riding wear. Many saddle makers will tell you not to ride in a leather seat saddle wearing denim as it is a "hard" fabric that is hard on leather.

Don't know what you bought but next time consider these:

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/usmounted.htm

They are about half way down the page. They are very comfortable and very durable.

Good luck with the lessons!

G.