FREE NEAR SIDE SOCKS WITH EVERY PANTS, JEANS OR TIGHTS ORDER!
FREE NEAR SIDE SOCKS WITH EVERY PANTS, JEANS OR TIGHTS ORDER!
That’s a fairly bold little statement.
Let me clarify by adding in numbers, at equestrian events. Still too bold?
Let me clarify even further by adding excepting perhaps rodeo and cattle events.
As horse owners, women outnumber men 5 to 1 in Australia. Actually, according to research it’s a little more than that. Women represent 83% (Smyth and Dagley, 2015 ). Let’s make a presumption a good portion of those horse owners ride their horses.
Probably neither you nor I needed a research paper to tell us what a visit to any local equestrian event or horse riding clinic on any given weekend would – regardless of whether it be anything from Classical Dressage through to Natural Horsemanship. You may even notice that the majority of those women are … women of age (?), let’s say, women over 40.
If we can agree that most of these horsewomen are non-competitive riders and are ‘of age’, the question is, ‘what are they looking for in equestrian wear?’ Probably not jodhpurs, however they probably find themselves in jodhpurs of some description, or jeans because of the lack of an alternative.
I’ll go one step further and say, she’s not looking for ‘fashion’ either.
I’d suggest that she already knows exactly who she is (and who she isn’t), and that includes knowing her own style. She’s done with fashion, and let’s face it, most equestrian wear is designed with women somewhat younger in mind. Flick through any magazine and you’ll see it for yourself.
I know from research (and my own experience) that first and foremost she’s looking for functional riding pants, without compromising on style or comfort. Riding pants that are flattering and can be worn to her own personal style. And she wants quality.
By now, she’s done keeping up with trends and her focus is on her horsemanship and riding.
She also wants practicality. She wants to dress for the day and be dressed for the day, not have to change into jodhpurs to ride and change out of them to go to the shops or meet her friends for coffee.
Am I speaking your language? Could this be you?
I have an alternative for you. Not jeans, not jodhpurs, but purpose-built riding pants, with all the features of a quality jodhpur, all the style of a fine pair of jeans and all the comfort of riding tights.
What’s the best horse riding pants for women over 40?
It’s a bootleg jodhpur and here’s my advice on styling them.
Wear them in a solid colour. No patterns, no stripes, just solid colour or tonal. Not too wide in the leg – they’re riding pants afterall. Not too narrow either – otherwise you may as well wear a jodhpur. Just wide enough to create a flattering line. Narrow enough to avoid bulk at the lower leg. It’s a goldilocks thing – you need them just right.
Wear them as a fashion basic and consider them the equestrian equivalent of your little black dress.
You’ll find the perfect pair at Ride Proud – Bootlegs for Equestrians. The website is dedicated to offering this flattering alternative and we pride ourselves on offering personal service including 1:1 telephone consultations. I’m here to help you find the best fit and style suited to you.
And what to team them with?
Any damn thing you like in my opinion. It’s your horse, your ride and your style.
You’ll find some equally thought out riding shirts on the website. Again, they’re plain colours and loaded with features. We’ve got great riding shirts, but really, we’re all about the pants.
PS: This is, of course, my opinion only. (It's only one I can truly share with you). If you're a woman over 40 and don't fit the woman I've described, All the Power to You. If you're comfortable in joddies and you're rockin' them, I'm cheering for you.
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I love riding tights as they are comfy and light. These are the BEST! Love the bootleg
Super comfy and don’t feel like I’m naked !
You ladies with tummy’s or going through menopause that don’t want tight on your bellly, these are high enough they don’t dig in, no muffin top, and the waist band feels really tight but within 5 minutes had molded to my shape and felt super comfortable
I wouldn’t normally do a video and show my belly but if it helps someone with their sizing and choice, then that’s great
Compass Bootcut Tights
I absolutely adore these pants, I think they have to be The Best of the Ltd additions Very classy, Comfortable, And incredibly slimming. What else would you wear to have a lesson with a silver medal, Olympian? I can’t recommend these highly enough.
Very comfortable
Very happy with my new strides, Love them ❤️
Love the riding tights! Now the proud owner of 3 pair. Love the socks! Thanks again, Colleen. You are ,my go-to resource for my riding wardrobe and beyond.
Jada
Love how much more confidence I have when riding hard while turning fast cattle when, sorting. We sort cattle in competition and need to win. The suede seat allows me to sit my saddle like I did in my younger years. Thank you! Will be ordering more soon.
I love these pants. I’ve bought 5 pairs of the Trail and 2 pairs of the jeans. Love the fabric and the suede full seat. Also love the monochrome color used for the fabric and the full seat. I wouldn’t change a thing. Been looking for many years for the fabric riding pants. Can’t wait for the gray Trail pants in U.S. size 10 to be restocked. Plan to order as soon as they’re available. Thanks!
Very comfortable to ride in, love the phone pockets and under foot strap.
I was hesitant to try these but they are very flattering and so comfortable!! I liked them so much I already ordered another pair! I honestly could have probably went down another size too because they do stretch while wearing them! If you’re thinking about getting these, just do it!! Thank you Colleen!! Amazing product!!
These jeans are great! Even though I am not a horse riding woman I always find it difficult to find jeans that are comfortable. These feel very nice ALL the time. The leg length is more generous than I need (size 18) but with boots on that is not really a problem. It certainly doesn't take away from comfort in any way. Love them, thanks.
Love them 🩷🩷🩷
Comfy and flattering
Just received my lovely pair of New Horizons Horse riding jeans. They are a perfect fit , very comfortable and good quality material. Excellent deep pockets! My favourite pair to ride in now !!
I just received my Ride Proud Compass Bootcut Tights and had to try them on immediately. I love them! They are so comfortable already and exactly as advertised. I ordered a size smaller than I otherwise might have and they are perfect. I was concerned that they might not be long enough as I am 5'8" but they are perfect (I had to test them with my boots too!).
I just received my first purchase of Ride Proud pants and I'm IN LOVE WITH THEM !!!! The material weight is perfect for real life barn work , as well as riding !!!! They "give" we're they should , and "stay put" where needed . The tailoring is top notch . I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM !!!! BUY CONFIDENTLY !!!!!
I've ridden in these twice now, Once on a 4 hour trail ride and once for 45 minutes of training work. They are so comfortable. I love the pockets to hold my phone.
Also, Colleen was so helpful online. I'm in Ohio in the US, I ordered a special edition pair of pants that were too big and she allowed me to send them back and switch to the Horizon. I like the waist to fit lower, as these do.