Chaps

[Elliejolie]

Anyone any thoughts on whether neoprene half chaps or leather are best? Its just for hacking. I dont compete so really doesn't matter what they look like

 

[Skib]

I have worn Tuffa suede leather half chaps for years and they have lasted well. My winter boots are warm-lined Mountain Horse and I have the Mountain Horse smooth suede half chaps that fit over them.
I like genuine leather for both me and the horse - the only exception being knotted rope head collars for ground work.

 

[HopOnTrot]

Leather is hard wearing and bramble proof IMO

 

[ester]

Leather/suede def not neoprene. I have mesh for high summer.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Leather! Neoprene makes me think sweaty but of course you get lined wellies so maybe not.
Leather every time though. Smart and comfortable.

 

[Red-1]

I prefer leather to neoprene.

 

[Cloball]

Got sweaty legs in neoprene
Leather takes some braking in.

I have cheapo suede and mesh ones for years they've been up mountains in Mongolia, they don't look great but they're so comfy.

 

[catkin]

Leather. They will mould to your shape (and are more comfortable during the process than new long boots.....)

PS on the smartness etc - saw that the hunter champion's rider at a county show was wearing leather chaps a few years back - admittedly they were a 'name', we particularly noticed the legwear as I wear chaps.

 

[Caski]

Depending on your size, I have 2 pairs you could have (free as I no longer ride), brown Ariats and black Tredsteps?