tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post7003965368105444854..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Breeches: Musings on a sensitive subjectStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-53154221764022842422016-01-26T01:56:55.708-05:002016-01-26T01:56:55.708-05:00No, even a stick figure built rider looks bad on t...No, even a stick figure built rider looks bad on those. The full seat cut makes us look even skinnier and with no butt. The ones with knee paches only do look fine on all riders, unless chosen the wrong size or horrible color combo. TuuliRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937918512922473157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-17750220967924115622011-02-01T13:00:45.017-05:002011-02-01T13:00:45.017-05:00OK ladies, I have a great news for you: finally, t...OK ladies, I have a great news for you: finally, there are equestrian pants that do not belong to our grandmothers era - TEVIS PANTS. They are the best fitting pants on the market, and even though they were created for endurance, they actually could be used for any discipline.I was struggling for years riding in my jeans or joga pants - so big was my hatred for the traditional breeches, but now Marzenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-51145142918968562512011-01-18T10:49:46.342-05:002011-01-18T10:49:46.342-05:00I really love - but fear Kerrits is discontinuing ...I really love - but fear Kerrits is discontinuing - the Kerrits Eco Straight Leg Breech, in black. There's a slight flare to the calf and ankle so when I take them out of my half chap they are perfectly appropriate for running errands, away from the barn. They look cute with paddock boots and maintain their shape well, so they squeeze a bit at the belly and hip area to keep my shape, ha ha. Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-3289813825596495792011-01-17T18:43:11.333-05:002011-01-17T18:43:11.333-05:00I totally get this. No one thinks they look good i...I totally get this. No one thinks they look good in breeches. Personally, I look like I have chicken drumsticks for legs. I'm a fairly thin, fit girl, but breeches just show off my worst features. I look terrible in them. Just awful.<br /><br />Only a non-horse rider, who doesn't actually have thigh (crotch!) muscles, looks good in them. And you can tell the models don't ride because A Bay Horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519878838113259362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-75776482299710058192011-01-16T17:27:40.414-05:002011-01-16T17:27:40.414-05:00The old style breeches and jodhpurs were fine for ...The old style breeches and jodhpurs were fine for most figures and sooo comfy. <br />I never worried about how riding clothes look when I am not on the horse. They are supposed to function on the horse, not on the ground. Don't worry about how your butt looks, worry about your horsemanship. <br />Do women hang around horse shows and riding faciltities talking about other rider's bad panavia999https://www.blogger.com/profile/12022750065016664499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-56461423953111038052011-01-16T08:00:03.600-05:002011-01-16T08:00:03.600-05:00Those are like the "Mom jeans" of breech...Those are like the "Mom jeans" of breeches!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-67896339306313897832011-01-15T12:59:03.541-05:002011-01-15T12:59:03.541-05:00I believe I have seen that picture before, in the ...I believe I have seen that picture before, in the gallery of the equestrian pattern website Suitability. If I recall correctly, the "model" also made those beeches herself. <br /><br />To which I say... GOOD JOB. I always want to make my own stuff. But its probably hard for a DIY-er to get a proper fit.<br /><br />Thats not so say that breeches are in any way flattering unless you'Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800251370572133382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-11544429310657953112011-01-15T10:11:28.922-05:002011-01-15T10:11:28.922-05:00Ok the worst, and I meant WORST idea in the breech...Ok the worst, and I meant WORST idea in the breech-sphere is LOW RISE breeches. WTH??? I accidentally purchased a pair (I am 5'2" and compact build ... nothing low rise looks good on my normal-woman-sized behind). I rode in those ONCE and immediately felt like I had "plumber-butt" and was embarrassing myself and those riding directly behind me. I have become a fan of riding Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11701832965511909102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-61480647062895065382011-01-15T09:23:30.571-05:002011-01-15T09:23:30.571-05:00At age 58 and being a cancer survivor, I'm rea...At age 58 and being a cancer survivor, I'm really not concerned about how I look. I am thankful to be in the saddle! My husband thinks I look great, and that is fine with me. I am fit and trim, 5'5" 105 lbs., but as you age there is only so much you can control.Kitty Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030621211779302151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-72456891135998505562011-01-15T07:48:52.185-05:002011-01-15T07:48:52.185-05:00Easy trick to take care of panty lines...
Go to a...Easy trick to take care of panty lines...<br /><br />Go to a sporting goods store and buy yourself some Manties (aka men's compression shorts). They smooth everything out and minimize the cottage cheese look.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937792806375563386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-18663275648908211602011-01-15T05:48:47.234-05:002011-01-15T05:48:47.234-05:00Blue jeans and half chaps; that's my story and...Blue jeans and half chaps; that's my story and I'm stickin' to it :o)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-33794049060856457622011-01-15T02:25:28.259-05:002011-01-15T02:25:28.259-05:00I would prefer to ride side saddle in a big poofy ...I would prefer to ride side saddle in a big poofy skirt. No thigh spread and everything well hidden:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-90131641148764453552011-01-14T23:53:00.145-05:002011-01-14T23:53:00.145-05:00Full seat breeches are the WORST. I've tried o...Full seat breeches are the WORST. I've tried on dozens of pairs of different brands and... eeugh. They are horrid!<br /><br />The breeches that fit me the best are knee patch Polarfleece breeches. I have a couple of pairs of Kerrits that are just the bomb - light, comfortable, oh-so-warm, and actually kinda flattering! But then there's the panty line... you just can't win!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-8923303441786357712011-01-14T23:20:14.184-05:002011-01-14T23:20:14.184-05:00Yes...so hard to find a good look...especially sin...Yes...so hard to find a good look...especially since tradition dictates tucking in the shirt...ew.<br /><br />I am not particularly tall, have a nice figure but could afford to lose about 15 lbs. My tip for the dressage ladies who want a slimming look is to get your full seats where the seat is darker than the rest of the breeches. I have a nice pair of grey breeches with dark grey seat for Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05598696494591659837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-89720068092634840112011-01-14T22:45:53.334-05:002011-01-14T22:45:53.334-05:00Kerrits ribbed riding tights are very easy on and ...Kerrits ribbed riding tights are very easy on and off and don't look / fit too bad. My best solution is that I just learned to Photoshop off the excess on my waist and butt - perfect if not seen in person :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-61666407252141702962011-01-14T22:35:23.517-05:002011-01-14T22:35:23.517-05:00I'd like to see how the duster works. I think ...I'd like to see how the duster works. I think breeches that fit more like slacks would be very flattering -- some tailored sportsman's are pretty loose.Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-78321459940735334012011-01-14T22:08:49.558-05:002011-01-14T22:08:49.558-05:00I agree breeches without boots=really, really scar...I agree breeches without boots=really, really scary. See there was this one time we were carpooling and I thought we were headed to the barn but we had to make a couple stops. Umm...well I can say that I wish I didn't keep my boots at the barn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-63019158915362009272011-01-14T22:05:24.594-05:002011-01-14T22:05:24.594-05:00For religious modesty reasons I only wear breeches...For religious modesty reasons I only wear breeches with a knee-length duster or jacket over it when ever I ride. As a practicer of modesty (including when I swim, etc.) and a mom whose body is not what it once was (*ahem*) I honestly don't understand why more people don't adopt the modesty route. I feel so much more comfortable with myself. Modesty really is a great equalizer, even if Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-72431362694871677182011-01-14T21:47:23.024-05:002011-01-14T21:47:23.024-05:00I find the most flattering breeches to be the ones...I find the most flattering breeches to be the ones made from stretchy ribbed material, such as those made by Irideon and Kerrits. <br />Breeches with extra-high waists and thick, bunchy material that tends to sag (cotton breeches are NOTORIOUS for this), will never look good on anybody, I don't care how thin you are. Thin people in bad breeches look just as frumpy as big people in bad Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-27582251387170113462011-01-14T21:37:41.388-05:002011-01-14T21:37:41.388-05:00wish FITS werent so expensive!wish FITS werent so expensive!Monicahttp://www.tbeventer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-45542248639441982182011-01-14T21:12:29.966-05:002011-01-14T21:12:29.966-05:00I'm always amused by looking at breeches in ca...I'm always amused by looking at breeches in catalogs. So many (especially lower-end)can't even make the gorgeous models look good, so why in the world would I want them on my butt? Yikes! <br /><br />Looking forward to the series.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-88978906117953808312011-01-14T21:04:54.394-05:002011-01-14T21:04:54.394-05:00UGH I hear ya on droopy ass breech syndrome. lucki...UGH I hear ya on droopy ass breech syndrome. luckily I have my mother and a wonderful seamstress at my disposal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523660446608394720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-42288185590748906232011-01-14T20:03:35.016-05:002011-01-14T20:03:35.016-05:00My favorite pair of breeches were not made by a ho...My favorite pair of breeches were not made by a horse company. They are green "fashion" breeches and I have not idea where they came from or how to get more, but they make the most beautiful, comfortable, and sleek riding pants! They were a gift.<br /><br />On the other hand...<br />I was also given a pair of expensive, full seat, white, show breeches several years ago. They are justValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-32005034277560637682011-01-14T20:02:58.506-05:002011-01-14T20:02:58.506-05:00Jean, I was moderating comments on my droid and ac...Jean, I was moderating comments on my droid and accidentally rejected a comment you had submitted, may have been yesterdays on volunteering? Sorry! My fingers are just too big to work that tiny touchscreen.<br /><br />I also love FITS, but wish they came in a low rise and some different fabrics. The fabric for summer is wonderful and great quality, but a little thick for the hottest days.Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-11431861430118885552011-01-14T19:30:24.203-05:002011-01-14T19:30:24.203-05:00FITS breeches (LOVE them) have a tummy control pan...<a href="http://www.shopatron.com/products/productdetail/FITS+PerforMAX%26%238482%3B+All+Season+Full+Seat+Breech/part_number=A600/372.0.1.1.0.0.0.0.0?pp=25&" rel="nofollow">FITS</a> breeches (LOVE them) have a tummy control panel and very comfortable, effective, segmented full seat panels that breathe and are fairly flattering.Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.com