2 PAIRS = FREE SHIPPING
2 PAIRS = FREE SHIPPING
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 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
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.
I just got the Aurora shirt. It is such a beautiful pattern. Love the fabric. It made it to the US in a timely fashion. Highly recommend.
I was so excited when the Ride Proud jeans fit like a glove. They aren’t too squeezey. I love the fit and the grip in the saddle. I think I’m going to need a backup pair!
These are the best "tights" I have ever had. They are more than tights, but just as comfortable. I wear these with EVERYTHING. They are just the right weight, heavier than tights, but not too heavy. They have STYLE! I will be buying more.
Of course a horseWOMAN would figure it out. These are the best jeans ever! SUPER comfortable, and all the design details make perfect sense. Won't be wearing anything else from now on.
I love the quality of these pants and the fit is great. I normally wear an 8 US size but I had to go up to the 12 US. The Length is to long, But easily hymned up.
These pants trim in at your waist and are adjustable in the small of your back. This makes the rise of the pants perfect for high waisted and tall riders. The inseam length is longer than often offered. The feel of the material, both the full seat and the pant is awesome!
Having spent half the night googling for the pants I imagined to no avail delighted the next morning when Ride Proud popped up on my feed showing the Trainer pants - I quickly ordered. Luckily too large ahh then taking more time to actually browse I spied the Equestrian pants even more perfect - can’t wait for April when in stock Colleen! Thank you so much photos will follow when received!
These pants exceeded my expectations, I’m very happy with them. Love the fit, love the suede, love everything about them! Thank you so much!
great color and great materal
Loving my Classy Riding Shirt all the way from 🦘!
Love these riding pants! So comfy and having a convenient phone pocket is a must!
Have received the Trail Gen2 Horse Riding Pants and they are awesome. Great fit and quality and they look so nice on. Great service and communication from Colleen as well. Highly recommend these pants.
Just received this sunshirt in the States and can I say, it was well worth the wait!!! The pattern is striking and the fit is perfect. Actually bought two of them and gave one as a birthday gift... which quickly became my friend's favorite. Love finding treasures like this!
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