Monday, 13 January 2014

Crucial Information On Ridding Breeches

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.

Basically, there are four major varieties of britches: jodhpurs, jockey, full seat and knee-patch. If the rider takes time to shop around for the right type of britches, he or she gets the ultimate chance to enjoy any riding style of preference. This applies in horse racing, eventing, competition, dressage shows or even for practice purposes.

A rider can wear jeans or any other clothing during horseback riding; however, jodhpurs and britches are right clothing for the any riding activity because they are specifically designed for riding. They will give you as a rider an extra comfort whilst also serving other special purposes. They are made to fit and contain a number of extra features so as to increase your comfort.

It is also important to shop around for the right size of britches or jodhpurs. The wrong size can make you feel uncomfortable. The design you own should be cut to suit your body type. The best shopping style of riding gears is moving around without fear, trying on a number of makes and designs. Buy the one that is comfortable and fits you well.

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.

Breeches are generally used for any style or type of riding. Even though, riders wear them for specific riding events with their own unique color codes. During eventing, riders put on white or light colored britches, in other times they wear beige, khaki, grey and other earthly colors especially during hunter classes, during jumper classes, white is commonly used in such events. During dressage activities, there are normally no specific colors worn but white and other light colored riding britches are mostly preferred and during clinics, riders are advised to put on right colored breeches.

Many say that dark colors are the best for jodhpurs and breeches because the stains that come along with owning a horse are hid. However, for competition or racing it is important to wear the right color. Some water proof trousers can help you clean if you are wearing bright colors riding attire like white or beige.

Traditional riding breeches were worn by historic reenactors before the introduction of spandex. These historic britches were tight in the legs but stopped halfway down the calf and were flared around the thigh section. They had buckles mid-way-down the calf. Today, Velcro and zippers has replaced the laces and buckles. It is crucial for a rider to get himself or herself the right tool for the activity of the day, whether racing or practice or any other event.




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