Personal question - what underwear do you ride in?

[pip6]

Less bounce sell great bras for all sizes, swear by them, shock absorber so comfy. Use riding tights rather than jods, reason why endurance riders wear them.

 

[ecb89]

I wear the shock absorber run bras and they hardly move which is great considering I'm very busty!

I watched my friend do pretty muddy for cancer the other day and was shocked by the amount of women who were wearing normal, and in most cases, badly fitting bras. I think because I've always been big that I've taken care and worn supportive bras

 

[HeresHoping]

Another commando rider here :blush: - but never had a chafe incident. I've made the recommendation to a lady on our yard who has had chemo and which has left her rather vulnerable in places. It has been a revelation for her. Although she was very embarrassed at first. And Aldi's own sports bras. But I'm not overly endowed up top.

 

[Daytona]

Just normal stuff for me, and defo no jeans. I don't think I've ever had that issue but sounds sore , hope you find a solution

 

[Carrots&Mints]

Back in my dim and distant past, when i worked with eventers (4 hours per day in the saddle minimum), I was told by a very wise woman (WFP's mum), that udder cream was the best thing to prevent saddle sores, and to heal them if you got them). She was absolutely right.
I am however, still traumatised by the memory of walking into the tack room to find her standing there with breeches and pants round her ankles, anointing herself with said magic substance.

OMG!!

 

[OwnedbyJoe]

Can the people going commando tell me where they are getting seamless jods from? All mine have a front to back seam in the crutch that I would hate to have next to the skin.

Kerritts. Here:
http://www.threelowsequestrian.co.uk/jodhpurs/womens-jodhpurs/flow-rise-performance-tight.html

 

[HollyWoozle]

Whatever I wear always seems to be slightly wrong somehow but I've yet to figure out the solution! I think I'm just a funny shape!

 

[diamonddogs]

I've got fat thighs that rub at the top so I get sore even walking around in jods!

The best thing I've ever had was a base layer cycling set from Aldi - the pants are quite long and don't roll up but they're nice and stretchy and don't give you a VPL. The top is quite supportive as well, but I wear a heavy duty sport bra under it anyway.

 

[four inches]

I am a commando rider as well ( blushing ) but then I'm a chap so maybe that makes a difference? I wear tight fitting breeches and found wearing boxers underneath was uncomfortable.

Apologies if this is a ladies only thread.

 

[Tern]

I am a commando rider as well ( blushing ) but then I'm a chap so maybe that makes a difference? I wear tight fitting breeches and found wearing boxers underneath was uncomfortable.

Apologies if this is a ladies only thread.

Ohhh jesus... I was on main 'Tack Room' bit and saw your name and had a dirty thought pop into my head... Now your a man that makes me think that your name is an Innuendo on purpose...

 

[four inches]

Ohhh jesus... I was on main 'Tack Room' bit and saw your name and had a dirty thought pop into my head... Now your a man that makes me think that your name is an Innuendo on purpose...

Sorry not sure what you mean? Isn't 4 inches the definition of a "hand" used for measuring the height of horses?

 

[FestiveFuzz]

I'm another that's never had this issue. I wear bog standard M&S or primark cotton bikini style pants. Not the sexiest underwear but cheap and comfy

 

[dibbin]

I just wear whatever pants I had on that day (although if I know I'll be riding I do pick comfy ones when I'm getting dressed in the morning) and a Shock Absorber sports bra. I'm quite chesty and it makes a BIG difference!

 

[NorthDevonTraveller]

I have found things have got much worse as I have got older . I have a hollow back, ie I stick my bum out, so tend to ride on the 'front' with painful results. Tucking my backside in helps, but I always end up with it stuck out again. Seam free cotton knickers, with padded riding knickers on top. Definately no lace or G strings, caused much too much damage! Also found with age that lack of 'natural lubrication' means crotch can rub like sandpaper - so have resorted to a dab of purchased lubrication . It really makes a difference! Not so different to Mrs F-P I guess. Schooling fine as moving in various directions, but hacking mainly at walk - ow! Certainly know people who ride in cycling knickers - think I will have to investigate running/cycling shops. Trouble is that you get more and more damage if you can't sort it. As a kid used to ride in lacy knickers and jeans - don't know how I did it!

 

[Tern]

Sorry not sure what you mean? Isn't 4 inches the definition of a "hand" used for measuring the height of horses?

Yes it is, ignore me!

 

[wattamus]

Sorry not sure what you mean? Isn't 4 inches the definition of a "hand" used for measuring the height of horses?

I thought it was four and a half...................

 

[four inches]

Yes it is, ignore me!

Sorry maybe I was too cryptic. It wasn't meant as a boast!

 

[*hic*]

Sounds like commercials.

DOn't Harrison Howard make underwear?

 

[MissJessica]

I don't ever suffer with sores or discomfort, thankfully but as I rule I always ride in comfortable cotton pants (at the risk of sounding like a grandma they're from M&S, but look attractive, black cotton with lace). I never ride in a thong, other friends do and don't experience discomfort but I choose not to.

 

[MerrySherryRider]

MissJessica. the company you mention is currently spamming the forum.

 

[gmw]

Sloggies......
absolutely and who cares if you have 'sexy' underwear on when your riding!!!!!!!

 

[Wagtail]

In the right saddle I never have a problem. I just wear normal cotton high legs. I find these the most comfortable.

 

[Voxhorse]

Derriere Equestrian,

They have researched for the most comfy of underwear for riders, Not tried them though

 

[Polos]

I wear cheap full lace knickers from primark (my mum calls them my slut knickers haha-but I only ever wear them riding!)

They are the comfiest things ever because there is no seams anywhere and they don't leave a vpl!

 

[Mrs G]

Im glad this thread has reappeared to remind me I'm not alone with the problem of 'the chafe'. I appreciate some of the solutions offered but one I won't be trying is the 'go commando' - its not just me that gets rubbed - my jods nearly all end up with holes in the crotch so that combined with no pants doesn't bear thinking about!

 

[cobgoblin]

Primark seamless knickers and M&S total support non-wired bra. Though I've just discovered Tesco do the same bra for a third of the price!

 

[HollyWoozle]

I don't find anything 100% comfortable but normal cotton high-leg type knickers seem to be the best so far. I was riding a trail in Sicily a few weeks ago with 9 hours in the saddle some days and I tested out all sorts of undies!

 

[just john]

As a guy who used to work and ride in all weathers I was looking for something that worked both dry and wet. Bring soaked by 9 am and not finishing work until after 6pm it was important.
I ended up using Speedo type swim briefs.
They retain their shape. The dry quickly.
They do not ride up.
I found cotton briefs slow to dry and when wet especially the lose their shape.

 

[ceva]

Hi I wear the equetech dressage briefs, they are brilliant one pair is padded both front and back, the other pairs just at the back, perfect for hours in the saddle and fit lovely. £14 but worth it.

 

[Minkybear]

I wear Sloggi maxi knickers but always wear a panti liner for that extra soft padding on top of the cotton gusset.