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There was a time (not very long ago) when I didn’t have a clue about care icons and certainly didn’t refer to them for the care of my garments. I’ve always relied upon common sense, developed through some bitter disappointments (think perfect iron singes on clothes and misadventures with bleach).
Caring for equestrian clothing (breeches, jodphurs, riding pants or whatever you may call them), is really not a lot different to caring for any other garment. Luckily they all come with instructions, if we know where to find them and how to read them.
Here's a brief summary:
Wash at or below 30⁰C
Sometimes you’ll see the same icon, but it will have dots to indicate warmth. One dot = 30⁰, 2 dots = 40⁰, etc.
Water at 30⁰ is not very hot, in fact it’s less than lukewarm.
Iron at low temperature
The dot system is as described above and pretty easy to understand.
If you’ve ever scorched a garment you’ll understand why you really should heed this advice, but the feel of the fabric is a good indicator of what temperature you’d need. In this case, make it as low as you can!
Righto! And why go to that expense if it isn’t recommended?
The solvents and chemicals used in dry cleaning can be toxic and over time can be damaging to some fabrics. The fabric in your breeches is one of them, so please don’t.
This means it can be put in the clothes dryer, not that it should be!
And again, with the cost of electricity why would you?
This one is a lot like the dry cleaning. The bleach will break down the fabric in your riding pants – don’t do it – please!
That’s a pretty long list of things not to do. But it basically comes down to heat and chemicals, you want to avoid both.
So, here’s what I do to care for my riding pants, remembering that I’m a lazy (and frugal) housewife.
Firstly, I always wash in cold water. I read somewhere that hot water will set a stain, so I tell myself that’s the reason, truth is I’m not paying for hot water unless I need to.
I don’t own a clothes dryer and instead I line dry my riding pants, in the shade! In fact, I line dry everything in the shade.
If I’m riding at home on my own arena or on a trail ride, I don’t bother to iron. My horses don’t seem to mind, and it doesn’t seem to take long for the creases to fall out anyway. Just like denim jeans really.
However, if I’m going out somewhere I do take a little more care.
Instead I use a steamer. Not a fancy one either, I think I got mine from Kmart and from memory it was about $35(ish). And I only ever steam from about mid-thigh down.
Soooo, that’s it. I like to keep thing quick, simple and easy.
Well, I tend to choose the darker colours anyway so it’s not really an issue for me. I do have some trail riding pants in wheat and in all honesty, other than normal day to day marks they haven’t stained. But if they had I would use a warm water soak.
25 year on from babies, and I still have nappy soaker in my laundry.
Follow these instructions and your Proud Horse Riding Pants should last a very, very long time.
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December 31, 2021
Just wondering if these come in shorter lengths. As someone else commented hemming changes the look
August 28, 2021
Do these pants come in petite length? Short inseam for short people? Hemming always ruins the look. Thanks
September 30, 2020
Thank s for washing intructions and care.Mine are due in mail tomorrow .
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Great customer service. I won an encouragement award at a working Eq competition. For a complimentary riding shirt. I went onto the site, and oh my what a great range of riding pants and shirts.
I then saw the bundle deals, so went through those, realized the sizing is different depending on the garment . I contacted Ride Proud and Colleen responded, as I figured I would get a bundle deal and pay the difference. Which Coleen was so helpful, I really like the Windborne riding shirt, but out of stock. Got the Mythos with the wine coloured riding tights.
They were sent in an Australia Post satchel, which arrived rather quickly, they were individually wrapped with paper similar to tissue paper. I tried them on. Colleen nailed the correct sizing for me. I am used to riding tights that are thinner. Pull these ones in, and loved the quality of the material and even better super flattering.
I forgot to add the rider socks to my order as a free gift. Colleen fixed it up for me.
Great to deal with, I plan to buy the Windborne riding shirt, when my size comes back into stock.
100% rating for ride Proud, which I certainly will be doing that.
Cheers Wendy
This is going to be another fabulous review for RIDE PROUD Clothing
It just keeps getting better!! How ?? I don’t know. Loved my first pair of riding pants from a few years back , Although I loved them , I found them they were great for our Australian winters But our summers were just too hot !!!! So now Ride proud has a sweet and soft yet supportive feel of their new pants …. to make you feel not only comfortable but you feel like a beautiful lady
( a bit Sexy) in them. Soooo flattering. Lots of compliments I get from men and women 🤭
And who can’t resist the socks!!! Come on !!!!
Near side and Off side
How many get it right??
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It’s fun it’s functional, I love it ALL
Shirts are next review
I’m am hooked
I ride a LOT
I like looking good , but also , most importantly feel great while looking like a superstar
Excellent quality and comfort!
Love these shirts
This is a beautiful soft riding shirt. I have quite a few in my wardrobe from other well known companies that were not cheap. I have to say that this shirt from Ride Proud Clothing is the best. So comfortable and fits like a glove. I absolutely love it.
My first purchase and I couldn't be happier.
Very flattering pants, high quality materials and clever design.
Can't wait to try them at an upcoming clinic.
Hi Colleen, they are very comfortable and fit well, Thankyou Julie
Compass Bootcut Tights
I love my shirts. Comfortable and stretchy. Fit beautifully. And lovely to look at as well.
Thank you so much, the jeans are so beautiful to wear, soft as butter and a great fit. Def one of my best purchases ever :)
Really enjoying my new Kaleidoscope shirt. It fits well across the boobs, tummy and hips, and the pattern just makes me happy! My only quibble is the length of the sleeves… do some people really have arms THAT long?!
Absolutely love this ride top - even worn it to work as a super smart top. Ordered two more as so impressed.
As always beautiful quality and feel ,another to add to my collection of Ride Proud Tops
My Legends jeans are my second pair of Ride Proud jeans. They fit well and have great stretch which is why my Ride Proud jeans are my favorites for riding. The long sleeved shirt is also great quality wth vibrant colors. Great customer service also!
I just received the 3 shirts and love the fabric, the design and how they fit! Was worth transporting them all the way to The Netherlands. One of a kind!
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Katryna
December 31, 2021
Hi Colleen
I’m saving my pants for ASH competition.
They are a great fit.
Can I spray the inside leg with stain remover??.
Thanks for the washing instructions.