{"id":13604,"date":"2022-06-15T13:48:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T17:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=13604"},"modified":"2022-09-09T17:37:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T21:37:32","slug":"what-are-breeches-best-riding-breeches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/what-are-breeches-best-riding-breeches\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Breeches? (& How to Choose the Right Pair for You)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you progress from riding in your jeans<\/a> (which is probably where we all start) to riding in your first pair of breeches, you discover a new world of riding comfort. Riding pants come in a huge range of different styles, with riding breeches being one particular style. So let’s learn all about breeches and what type is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Also, if you need help with buying half-chaps as well, check out this article<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What Are Breeches?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Riding breeches are a special kind of riding pants<\/strong> that are wide at the top with a tapered leg section to provide a comfortable seat when in the saddle. Horse riding pants help protect the rider’s legs while also helping to minimize friction and give strength to the areas of the rider’s legs that are in contact with the saddle. Regular pants won’t last long in the saddle, but the best riding breeches should now only last years but also offer better riding performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Breeches originated in India during the late 1800s. Indian riders used these unique riding pants to improve their seat, offer better freedom of movement, and get maximum comfort while in the saddle. Some of these pants were known as knee breeches as they ended just below the knee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Soon, breeches replaced English riding pants for many sports riders. Unlike jodhpurs<\/a> which are less flexible and not nearly as comfortable, breeches are ideal for everyday riding and performance in the show ring. Many riders agree they are the best riding pants to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So what do you look for when you choose the right pair of breeches for yourself? <\/strong>Here’s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Considerations When Choosing Your Riding Breeches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Traditional breeches<\/strong> are a good place to start when choosing your first pair of riding pants. But there are many different styles to choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n