guy wearing riding tights

[zoe352]

i recently seen a young guy wearing riding tights at the yard (i know he would sometimes wear jeggings as well )
we got talking a he was saying its very hard to get breeches that fit him he has the build of a rugby player
and that in summer he wants to be cooler and comfortable
im am wanting to know what is your opinion on this
i don't know what to think my self ( just to make it clear he wears something underneath cycling shorts i think ?)
you know what is there but its not on display if you can understand me

 

[little_critter]

I guess if he’s comfortable and confident wearing it then that’s his business.

 

[scats]

As long as he’s not walking around naked, I don’t really see what the problem is.
Perhaps there is a gap in the market for better summer wear for Male riders?

 

[Red-1]

i recently seen a young guy wearing riding tights at the yard (i know he would sometimes wear jeggings as well )
we got talking a he was saying its very hard to get breeches that fit him he has the build of a rugby player
and that in summer he wants to be cooler and comfortable
im am wanting to know what is your opinion on this
i don't know what to think my self ( just to make it clear he wears something underneath cycling shorts i think ?)
you know what is there but its not on display if you can understand me

I'm not sure I understand the question. I don't really have an opinion, other then I am glad he has found something comfortable to wear.

Are you thinking it is sexual in some way?

 

[ArklePig]

Sorry to be blunt but unless his willy was out it wouldn't occur to me to have an opinion.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

His name is Rudolf Nureyev is it? Seriously though folks, why shouldn't the guys feel as comfortable as we like to when riding, and who cares if being comfortable in riding tights just happens to show for sure they are men, and likewise our riding tights show for sure we are women? Or are we going to go down the route of 'oh he is just asking for it , look how he dresses'............we all know what that attitude feels like eh ?

 

[littleshetland]

I can understand that it might be a bit of a distraction....

 

[Mule]

If he's got it, flaunt it

 

[Red-1]

I can understand that it might be a bit of a distraction....

No more than half the ladies who wear them

 

[[59668]]

If he wants to wear a skirt he can wear a skirt! Whats the issue?!

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

Is it just me or do we seem to fairly regularly get new posters with a first post asking about male riding attire (breeches/jods)?

 

[ycbm]

I am really struggling to understand why you would go to the trouble of joining a forum to ask this as your first question ?

 

[Mule]

I think riding tights were a great invention. I haven't wore jodphurs since I discovered them. I'm not surprised men are getting in on it

 

[ycbm]

Is it just me or do we seem to fairly regularly get new posters with a first post asking about male riding attire (breeches/jods)?

Snap!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

If he's got it, flaunt it

Exactly but not that I would be looking

 

[Mule]

Exactly but not that I would be looking

?

 

[Lipglosspukka]

Well it would immediately friend zone him for me ??‍

 

[SpotsandBays]

Not really sure what you’re getting at, but I think there’s a massive gap in the market for men’s riding wear. I do feel for them when they only have a couple of brands to choose from and nothing else. Haven’t seen any men’s “budget” or cheaper wear

 

[All]

i recently seen a young guy wearing riding tights at the yard (i know he would sometimes wear jeggings as well )
we got talking a he was saying its very hard to get breeches that fit him he has the build of a rugby player
and that in summer he wants to be cooler and comfortable
im am wanting to know what is your opinion on this
i don't know what to think my self ( just to make it clear he wears something underneath cycling shorts i think ?)
you know what is there but its not on display if you can understand me

By any chance was he wearing blue / Opal ariat eos tights

 

[zoe352]

By any chance was he wearing blue / Opal ariat eos tights

yes he was with a pair of tall boots

 

[All]

yes he was with a pair of tall boots

Hi

 

[The Jokers Girl]

Lol, welcome to the forum All

 

[Mule]

Lol, welcome to the forum All

? I bet things will be awkward next time at the yard!

 

[All]

right

i am going to answer most of the questions in one go

yes there is not much choice of mens wear cavallo being the best i have found £££
that is possibly because there is not that many men riding i know of about 8 men who ride
i now have 5 pair`s of tights / 2 pair of legging witch i would wear as well and various jeggings

and no i have not worn a skirt i have worn / own a kilt

i don`t want to offend any one (modern day snowflakes) as long as i am not displaying my self i don't see any problem

on the subject of cheaper wear i do wear jeggings thay do the same thing for me and aren't as tight they are good for yard work and a can wear the with or with out tall boots

 

[All]

? I bet things will be awkward next time at the yard!

i get weird looks anyway !!

 

[ester]

I'm so confused!

 

[zoe352]

Is it just me or do we seem to fairly regularly get new posters with a first post asking about male riding attire (breeches/jods)?

breeches/jods are normal riding wear for male or female it was more that tights were unusual for a guy to wear

 

[dogatemysalad]

It's strange that the UK has less male riders than most other countries. What do men in America, China, Mongolia or Turkey wear ?

 

[All]

i do want to ask one thing while we are all here

which is better
i would tuck my shirt in when i am wearing breeches/jods because if i don't i can feel people stearing at me that and it looks better

but when i wear tights would you`s prefer me to wear a longer shirt to cover up a bit
or for me to tuck in my shirt like every one else

 

[The Jokers Girl]

It's strange that the UK has less male riders than most other countries. What do men in America, China, Mongolia or Turkey wear ?

I've never noticed male riders being under represented in UK, there have always been many male riders at ever yard I have been on and majority of professional riders are male riders in all equestrian sport.

I can honestly say though I have never noticed what they were wearing and will still not be giving it any thought, as long as riders, male and female, are not exposing themselves why has anyone even been so bothered by it they've felt the need to create a post