Hoping for suggestions to those of you who wear jeans, not
breeches/tights/jods, when riding longer distances. Am looking for
advice for how to avoid the "crunch at the knee" that causes blisters,
etc. This is for a friend who will be doing mostly walking, some
trotting--and not posting, and some cantering.
I've seen some postings on this --
1. True that wearing pantyhose under jeans helps avert the friction
from seams?
YES. I've never ridden
in anything else. Panty hose in a size larger than you usually wear
works well, don't need to be tight. In cold weather I use cheap exercise
tights, they keep you surprizingly warm. The "tapered leg", "slim leg"
styles work best. If there is a tendency to work up, use an under the
instep strap to prevent the wrinkles.
2. And for those who for whatever reasons prefer not to ride in
form-fitting riding attire, what else would work? Anyone ridden in sweat
pants?
Never tried it but know some that use sweat pants a lot, they work
for them.
3. A cowboy told me that's what chaps are for -- ?? Do any of
you ride in full chaps over jeans and find that the chaps do protect your skin
from rubs and blisters?
If the chaps are light weight soft
leather, fit well, "shotgun" style
they will help. Fit is everything.
Nice when it's raining and cold if they are the right kind.
The good ones are expensive, but they will last a lifetime. They can be
a little heavy if you walk or jog with the horse, or while cooling at a vet
check.
I just can't bring myself to wear soft fabric
between me and the trees and thorn brush. {;>) I
can see $$$ left on the brush, with jeans the stickers just slide
off.
Thanks for helpful advice. You can reply privately if you wish, but
I'm thinking that perhaps there may be some lurking newbies who might benefit
from contributed suggestions.
