Advise on 'protecting 'men when riding!!

[marleyboo]

Hi already posted in news but advised to post here too, basically my brother started riding today and was uncomfortable complaining that his bits were squashed. Any ideas welcome on this tricky issue!! Thanks x

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Maybe the saddle doesn't suit? I hate riding in other people's saddles and I'm female. I have a bony butt and it took me ages to find comfy saddles.

 

[Kat]

He needs snug supportive pants. Not boxers, something that will hold it all in place so that he doesn't end up sitting on anything. Look at the equitech ones, or in the meantime a pair of swimming trunks of the speedo variety would do the job.

Also make sure that the saddle is big enough and is sitting level.

A heather moffet seat saver or similar might help a bit too.

 

[HappyNeds]

My hubby always wears lycra shorts under his breeches/jods when he rides. He says all is fine, and I can vouch for this!

 

[lcharles]

wrap 'it' in cotton wool? x

 

[Wishful]

Tight supportive pants holding everything out of harm's way. Learn to do rising trot well. Sit "properly" - all from my OH...

 

[kerrieberry2]

a couple of socks stuffed down there for protection, rather than show hahah!!

 

[marleyboo]

Ha lol love it! Saddles fine, pro fitted and I'm bigger than him which is annoying! all level no trot yet just walking but she did spook at something which may have proved painful. Difficult explaining about seat etc when someones muttering on about their knackers! First time for everything !

 

[mulledwhine]

Padding padding and more padding bless him and his little dangle berries

 

[marleyboo]

Lol going to pass all these on and hopefully it will be the end!

 

[Smarties]

i had the same issues with me taters i now wear cycling shorts with padding under me jods to protect me pods one thing i did notice though was if that saddle was fitted to a horse with a high wither its just aint comfy no matter what wear

 

[marleyboo]

Oh! Well my mares flat withered.. Makes you think though .... Eyes streaming on behalf of men folk god bless you and your.....