Riding Apparel

Equestrianism goes back into the mists of time and over the millennia as humans have mastered horses for sport, transport and war, clothing for horse-riding has been developed and refined for comfort and practicality. Long hours spent in the saddle demanded durable clothing to protect the rider’s hands and legs from chafing on leather tack, as well as providing warmth and waterproofing in inclement weather.

As riding horses changed from being a military or transport necessity to a sporting and leisure activity, traditional clothing merged with modern technology and fashion to create a whole new look. Safety-conscious riders demanded better helmet design and bulky, unflattering jodhpurs and breeches made of cavalry twill were replaced by smooth, streamlined breeches in comfortable stretchy materials. Restrictive traditional colors were supplemented with a rainbow hue of options for every item of riding apparel. All of a sudden it was fun to go to the tack store, not just for riding gear but also for clothes that could be worn to fashionable effect on the high street!

Modern riding apparel by Horze and B Vertigo has been designed by European equestrian experts to reflect today’s demand for sports clothing that is supremely comfortable and practical for riding and working with horses while being ahead of the curve from a fashion perspective. Riding breeches are figure-flattering and employ the ultimate in easy-care stretch fabrics for freedom of movement. Impressive design details that allow breeches to fit snugly under tall boots without riding up, and the careful placing of seams to avoid rubs, coupled with stunning tailoring, cooling materials and innovative colors, mean that spending an entire day in breeches is no longer a chore.