Not for those easily offended ;-)

domane said:
Sensible question.... how much "topiary" do you do? I do think the amount of chafing relates to the amount of pruning that goes on.... the less protected the area, the more susceptible it becomes. If you let it all grow unchecked, more natural protection, less discomfort.

(yes I'm talking about shaving or waxing your hair off! :D)
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Pmsl......Topiary I love it and that's what it shall be called from now on lol, well to answer the question, have tried all the scenario's.brazilian, hollywood, you name it and do find that the topiary does give better protection lol

My saddle is fairly narrow accross the front which probably doesn't help but as for it being a man's saddle, what is that? one with a nice hollow in the front for the plums ?

Thanks so much for all your replies, I've had a real giggle :-)
 
ex racer rider said:
I love this thread... Us horsey galls have no shame, all this talk of green puss, on your fork and blisters is quite gruesome yet I find myself still reading. I suppose it appeals to that sick sense of humour but hey! What do you expect after shoveling horse **** all day, were alllowed to get dirty but bloody hell dirty minded isnt in it :-) mind you I have never really chaffed, got a bit sore sometimes.... Funny how just the other week a fellow horsie friend and fellow livery and I were talking about the things horse people get away with after I mentioned her horses sweaty dimples and then about chuff chaffing
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I always wondered why the equine students at college has such a reputation... now I know!! :D
 
TicTac said:
Pmsl......Topiary I love it and that's what it shall be called from now on lol, well to answer the question, have tried all the scenario's.brazilian, hollywood, you name it and do find that the topiary does give better protection lol

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Hollywood???
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poppymoo said:
There must be something anatomically wierd about me....because in 30+ years of riding ( not continuously obviously) I've never had any form of chaffing whatsoever:confused:
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Me neither, although I do have some self made padding lol, can't say I ever had a problem when I didn't have it
 
domane said:
Sensible question.... how much "topiary" do you do? I do think the amount of chafing relates to the amount of pruning that goes on.... the less protected the area, the more susceptible it becomes. If you let it all grow unchecked, more natural protection, less discomfort.

(yes I'm talking about shaving or waxing your hair off! :D)
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Hahaha so that's why the German girls ride so well! ;) ;) ;)

Umm, I haven't ever noticed any difference tbh, the only thing that's not good is the just-shaved or just-waxed day...
i can't believe the detail on this thread, it's cracking me up!
as for no knickers... jeeez. no no no thankyou. i mean, there are plenty of different styles that are really comfy! haven't any of you read Jilly Cooper?! ;) ;) ;)
 
A most excellent thread - but still quite serious!!

I have an excellent pair of cycling pants that are padded from front to back - in the same shape as those delightfult 'Always Ultra'!! I used them this weekend just gone when I did a 10 mile fun ride as I started to find my saddle chaffing in that particular part of my nether regions on a long ride.

Check out any good cycling shop. These ones are also really good as they have a sticking bead around the leg to stop them riding up - also keeps them nice and smooth under your breeches!
 
MrsD123 said:
Yes and what are you going to do when you get carted off to hospital?
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If I get carted off to hospital, that will be the least of my worries;)

Plus I've worked in A&E and the staff can't be shocked by anything:)

I'm convinced chafing is caused by overheating. Keep cool. Go commando.
 
With this thread in mind :eek: I bought some 'seamless' 'cotton rich light control shapewear, high leg' pants from M&S yesterday (£9.50 for two - so not really cheap, but not bad if they work!). I find it is the seam at the front of the gusset (lovely word) that does for me. If I can find some big pants with no seam there, I'm usually ok (or the special padded riding ones, mentioned earlier)

I will let you know later how we get on (the pants and I!)!!
 
This is such a brilliant thread, have laughed sooo much, "topiary" classic :D
I have great concerns about pulling acres of material from your bum cheeks though !!!!!! :eek: I keep seeing a magician at the other end doing the pulling
 
Well, I think I can safely say I was the only one to read topiary as potpourri at a first glance.


I was really rather confused.





That'll teach me not to skim read :p

J&C
 
before people rush off to buy TALC I'd like to remind everyone that there is a link to its usage and the development of ovarian cancer. Not a good thing.
 
Tee hee this is such a funny thread, but all my colleagues now think I'm mad because I keep snorting and laughing!

Another vote for riding in thongs!

Found the whole 'fork' bit interesting too. I had a 'classical' dressage lesson for the first time at the weekend and was told to sit on the horse as if my legs were like an old fashined clothes peg, rather than on my bum, so is that what people mean by on your fork?

I don't find 'Topiary' makes and difference to me, because you're not really sitting on 'that' bit iyswim.
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