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A Review by Mel Donald
This is one woman's journey to finding her perfect pair of riding pants and regardless of whether you're interested in the Trainers Horse Riding Pants, or not, Mel’s review is worth a read. She is witty, funny and writes beautifully. I reckon, if Mel was to turn her mind to it she could well be the next J.K. Rowling.
Enjoy the read!
“What has it got in it’s pocketsess .. ?”. The iconic line from J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, where Gollum tries to guess what Bilbo Baggins has in his pocket (hint: it wasn’t sugar!). I love pockets. Pockets are life. If you turned out the pockets of my Trainers pants, you would find the following: phone, iPod, coffee money, and probably a few dead tissues (sorry honey). If travelling, you could also find a Leatherman knife (essential travelling kit), baling twine, lesson money, shopping lists. And sugar. A big old pocket of sugar (hint: do NOT put your iPhone in the pocket with the sugar, your phone will not thank you for it).
When Colleen asked me to ride-test some of her new riding pants for feedback, I was pretty excited (and very humbled - thank you!). I think we can both agree that the moment I spotted the Trainer pants, it was love at first sight. They were the first style I tried, and after going through all the styles, they were the ones I returned to, and rode in the most. The bit which I was instantly attracted to, if you hadn’t guessed by now, were those two big beautiful thigh pockets. OMG. Heaven.
Now, like most female riders (and some male ones too!), I am pretty sensitive to what bits of my body are on display when sitting on a horse. I have some important criteria for riding pants to meet, so just how do the Trainer pants stack up?
A lot of care and thought had been given to the packaging and preparation of this pair of riding pants, which really inspired me to put them on and saddle up straight away (hashtag pant-speration!). When I tried them out for the first time, I found they “settled” (broke in) within the first ride. No “bubble butt” (when the full-seat doesn’t want to give and you end up riding an inch above the saddle, just grand for that first dressage test). No having to hold your breath for the first three hours whilst the fabric deigns to soften. It was “pants on, ride away”. I was even able to bounce on up (ok, less bounce, more grunt) on my big girl from the ground. Now that’s a flexible pair of pants! The full-seat didn’t require copious amounts of glue - or a rasp! - to provide good traction control, an aspect often missing in the freshly-new suede seats of many a jod. Which leads me to…
It’s classic in its looks, versatile in its use, functional AND flattering. Plus, it has big deep pockets that can hold an enviable supply of sugar cubes, a rhythm box (iPod in the thigh pocket is at just the right height), a phone (for when I get bucked off again), and assorted other bits and pieces whether I am planning for a ride down the road, or a schooling session with my coach. I feel confident that, no matter what the trail throws at me, my Trainer riding pants won’t let me down.
I’m pretty bloody proud to wear my Trainer pants.
~ Mel Donald
Wow, what a fantastic review from Mel of her Trainers Horse Riding Pants.
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I am tall, the length is perfection. I was sceptical of how they'd fit as unisex fit, they're so comfortable just to wear walking around, brilliant to ride in, they stay up without a belt, no constantly hitching up jeans which most stretch jeans do in my experience. Thank you!!!
Love the material and feel. Excellent design.
In the US and received my order very quickly. Shirts are perfect. Several compliments the first time I wore them.
Colleen's fun video sold me, but the patterns are even better in person! Very nice fabric and fun to wear.
I really do like these pants. They are really comfortable for riding, the pockets hold my large I phone perfectly. I love the top stitching and the fabric is oh so stretchy.
They came to the USA quickly.
I wish they came in different lengths because for a 5’4” inch lady they are really long. I had to hem them up a lot.
This shirt is beautiful, goes with lots of different pant and jacket colors, and fits great, came quickly to the USA. I am very happy with this product. It is my second order with RP. Looking forward to more beautiful options in the future.
I’ve been trying for ever to find the perfect riding pants. I can finally say that I have! These pants are so well made and functional but most importantly they fit perfectly! The blouse is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you Colleen for designing these and actually considering what is important in riding apparel! I will be purchasing more!
I love my Ride Proud jeans. I have waited until I have worn them several times. These jeans are so comfortable that they do not pinch in a spook or they don't creep around during a perfect teeter totter obatacle.
The most beautiful riding pants and shirt I’ve ever seen. Worth twice the price.
Arrived quickly and is high quality. Quite long in the sleeves - I'll have to shorten.
The Compass Bootcut Tights are so very comfortable and flattering and have plenty of length. I'm long legged too! Also, I typically cannot stand to wear high waisted jeans/pants, but the Compass Bootcut Tights did not bother me at all. And finally, I was able to ride in my english saddle without 1/2 chaps and the tights did not ride up on my lower leg.
Thank you for the bonus socks too!
Love your shirts..great fit, comfortable material and long sleeves that really are long. Kaleidoscope is so vibrant!
Hi just wanted to say thank you! I received my order, the Stable horizons jeans and the compass tights with a lovely free belt. I’m so happy with the fit, so comfortable! And best of all they are long enough!!! I have long legs (44” from hip to heal) so struggle with finding pants long enough for me. They are perfect 👌 I am always looking for good quality smart looking jeans to wear for work that are rugged enough to handle the conditions. When I’m not riding my horses I’m at work taking quad bike tours, I get filthy as you can imagine. These pants are perfect for both horse riding and quad bikes, they are definitely going to be my favourites 💙🖤 pretty sure I’ll be ordering more. 😊
When you get to my age, stealing a line from 90's pip songs is a test of memory but so fitting for this shirt. I'd seen Col wearing it, loved it and now I own it - and it does not disappoint!
Buttery soft, structured but stretchy, forgiving but fashionable and the absolute riot of colours and shapes made me smile as I opened the ever immaculately presented parcel.
This shirt makes a statement, and for me it says that I am old enough to disregard opnions on what is "suitable", strong enough to wear something that makes my heart sing and young enough to delight in the playfulness this shirt embodies.
It is going to get its perfect partnering with my Compass RIde Tights although, as autumn hits with a vengeance here in Tasmania, perhaps with thermal underneath!
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Stanley Thomas
February 11, 2021
This is actually such a helpful blog surprisingly. I now know is a good quality. Would be great if you did another one “equestrian clothing
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