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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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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!
Excellent
These are the best riding pants made, hands down. And they last and last through thick and thin. Thank you!
Love my new clothes. Great quality
Fit is great, would like another pair the same
Great quality, exchange process was seamless. Thanks for being so responsive!
The fit is great, and they are comfortable. The only negative I have is that the length is a bit too long. I am 5' 2" (157.48 cm), I will most likely have them hemmed. Otherwise they are good quality and I am happy with them.
Beautiful shirt, great fit, love it!
Oh my, these are far better than what I was expecting. Beautiful material and they fit like a glove. I have a biggish tummy and struggle with fitting and comfort, but I don't have to worry about that with these
I just love my new Aurora shirt, It is really comfortable & fits really well
Everybody has commented on the design & I want to wear it every time I am out riding
So I am going to need more & will put the new Kaleidoscope at the top of the list.
Received the trail pants yesterday, rode in them today, very comfortable and a great fit. Thank you
Really comfortable riding jeans. Sizing is great, comfy waist, plenty of stretch, lots of grip in the saddle. They just feel good on!
These are by far the best riding jeans. They are so comfortable and have a flattering fit. They are soft and stretchy but durable. Colleen, at Ride Proud, was great to work with so I had the right size and style. Thank you ride proud for such a great product.
I am love the Aurora riding shirt.
The fit is perfect it is so soft and comfortable, and the design is stunning.
The entire skirt is very well made.
The sleeves are long for riding and the fit around the hips is flattering for mature figure.
Looks so dressy with the Compass Bootcut Tights
Fast Shipping and customer service goes above and beyond.
I am absolutely thrilled with the Kaleidoscope riding shirt. It is so hard to not live in it. The fit is perfect it is so soft and comfortable, and the design is stunning.
The entire skirt is very well made. The sleeves are long for riding and the fit around the hips is flattering for mature figure. I like that the sleeves on the shirt tuck up under the wrist neatly for going to town when the extra length in not required.
I have been wearing this for going to town and appointments. Looks so dressy with the Compass Bootcut Tights. I like that the sleeves on the shirt tuck up to neatly for going to town when the extra length in sleeves not required.
Colleen recently shared this expression with me “straight to the poolroom!”
Everyone in Australia knows it from an old movie called the Castle. It is where all the best stuff goes. For me, this skirt falls in this category the best stuff.
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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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