Corduroy Jodphurs - do they exist any more?

[The Fuzzy Furry]

My tack is still just a snaffle bridle and saddle.

Ditto

 

[ycbm]

but that tack was normal back then. I expect the vast majority of pics of the 70's and early 80's would show the same. Why did it all get so complicated?

nice horse/beautifully turned out. Was he yours YCBM?

Yes, his name was Glendevon Magic and he was a product of the HIS, Hunter Improvement Society, scheme.
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[teddy_]

Been having a look and you can buy the Gorringe cord offering from Horse and Rider (.co.uk) . These were sort of going out of fashion when I started ponies in the 90s, but I feel like I need a pair now, they look so cosy ...

 

[millreef]

These were sort of going out of fashion when I started ponies in the 90s, but I feel like I need a pair now, they look so cosy

Precisely what I was thinking! I just asked my 24 year old daughter if she’d like a pair of corduroy jods and she said “what do you mean, do they make jods in cord”?

 

[SilverLinings]

I still have a pair of bottle green elephant cord johds that a wear in the winter. Since they stopped being available I have rationed my wearing of them to make them last, but out of all the breeches and johds I have they are definitely the warmest. When they were fashionable I had a few pairs but killed one climbing over a gate, and another pair in a fall.

I might see if I can find some suitable stretch cord fabric anywhere to make some. I am surprised that they are no longer easily available to buy as they were smart, comfortable and warm.

 

[webble]

Cord jodhs with a suede seat would be my ideal rather than the modern sticky stuff

 

[Bobthecob15]

Gosh, tack and turnout was so much simpler back in the day ….. classic picture. Beautiful.

No saddle pads!! Numnah’s all the way!

I had a pair of those wine coloured cords too!!

 

[calder]

Cord jodhs with a suede seat would be my ideal rather than the modern sticky stuff

I had a pair of those in the 90s. I still ride in basic Gorringe jods - practical and cheap.

 

[Pinkvboots]

I've got a brown horseware pair they are about 5 years old oh bought them for me, I still wear them but no idea if they still make them.

They have fake suede seat they are really nice and I wear quite a bit in winter.

 

[millreef]

Do you think any equestrian shop owners read the H&H forum? If so, we could petition them to bring back cord joddies

 

[cowgirl16]

We get Gorringe ones in now and again what size you after I will look out and let you know if we get any in our charity shop.

Thanks Kaylum. 32 long please!

 

[cowgirl16]

I've emailed Horse and Rider - no reply yet. Think I'll try phoning Gorringe direct and ask them if they are still made. Perhaps there is an opening for some clever dressmakers out there?

 

[Barton Bounty]

Horseware Nina Ladies Full Seat Breeches - Chocolate

<ul> <li>Full Daewoo seat</li> <li>Gutos button closing</li> <li>Technical leg</li> <li>Low to medium rise</li> <li>Horseware embroidery on the right back pocket</li> </ul>

www.hopevalleysaddlery.co.uk

 

[Ceifer]

I used to love cords and had a beautiful pair given to me by a livery years ago. They were needlecord corduroy and didn’t have much give in them. I was teaching at PC and demonstrating how to mount from the ground, unfortunately as I lifted my left leg up to the stirrup the crotch ripped . I styled it out but had to teach the rest of the rally waddling about like a penguin

 

[seriously festive equine]

just found these...http://horseandrider.co.uk/ladies-jodhpurs/96-gorringe-new-corduroy-ladies-jodhpurs-breeches-5060354010006.htm
and these....https://castlehousesaddlery.co.uk/products/ladies-cotton-creation-jodhpurs

 

[GoldenWillow]

I had a two pairs and loved them, a wine pair and a bottle green pair, wore them until they wore through.

Here we go, about 1986. Share your jodhpur pictures from decades ago.

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Is that one of the first webbing bridles? I had a prototype from a local saddler in 1984 that looked very similar, it's still, or parts of it is, in use.

 

[cobgoblin]

There's a few pairs on ebay, some new.

corduroy jodhpurs for sale | eBay

Find great deals on eBay for corduroy jodhpurs. Shop with confidence.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[tda]

I had a lovely pair of dark navy needlecord jods, I don't think they had enough stretch in really but looked nice

 

[Barton Bounty]

I had a lovely pair of dark navy needlecord jods, I don't think they had enough stretch in really but looked nice

I had them too as a teenager, always rubbed at the thigh

 

[spacefaer]

@cowgirl16
What size are you looking for? I have a pair of mustard coloured cord jodhs you'd be very welcome to if they'd fit

 

[seriously festive equine]

.http://horseandrider.co.uk/ladies-jodhpurs/96-gorringe-new-corduroy-ladies-jodhpurs-breeches-5060354010006.htm
are these what u r looking for?

 

[tyner]

Horseware Adalie At Hope Valley they have full seat breeches which claim to be made of " Luxurious corduroy fabric"
in lovely vintage colours of Claret and Coffee.

 

[cowgirl16]

@cowgirl16
What size are you looking for? I have a pair of mustard coloured cord jodhs you'd be very welcome to if they'd fit

32 Long. (how mustard are they? like dark yellow or (sorry) puke?)

 

[spacefaer]

32 Long. (how mustard are they? like dark yellow or (sorry) puke?)

I'll check the size. They're a sort of dark yellow with a gold sheen. They're nice but hard to describe!

 

[cowgirl16]

.http://horseandrider.co.uk/ladies-jodhpurs/96-gorringe-new-corduroy-ladies-jodhpurs-breeches-5060354010006.htm
are these what u r looking for?

Looks like this company may not exist any more.

 

[cowgirl16]

UPDATE: Tried calling Gorringe. Had 2 phone numbers - both "not recognised". Also sent email - no reply.

 

[Annagain]

I had completely forgotten about the existence of corduroy jodhpurs until this thread. Now I want some.

I had some lovely navy ones, the were so soft and comfy.

Does anyone remember when jodphurs used to be in two parts and had a seam just below the knee? Why? They were the most uncomfortable things ever. When lycra first came out, jodhpurs were suddenly really stretchy and comfy except for that seam that would cut off your circulation. Even as a kid I had very wide calves.

 

[cobgoblin]

UPDATE: Tried calling Gorringe. Had 2 phone numbers - both "not recognised". Also sent email - no reply.

Still an active company according to Companies House. How odd!

 

[Sealine]

There are a few pairs on Vinted including a mustard/gold coloured pair.