Riding in shorts and other inappropriate kit...

Biff&Buzz said:
Never ridden in shorts as hate my legs. Rode is a halter back vest top yesterday and was fine but it occurred to me that my old yard owner insisted we hacked in t shirts in hot weather incase something happened. Not so much skin would be exposed.
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I don't know that a T-shirt would offer much protection...........
 
Ive rode in shorts, (spain and a long hot summer) I bought some fake fluffy sheepskin, sewn it into 2 tubes, and threaded the stirrup leathers through them, it does mean you can run your stirrups up once you take the saddle off, but heck, its saves chaffed legs
 
Yes I used to, I only don't now because I've put weight on, I also have been spotted turning out in PJs and flip flops. Always wear a hat to ride though!
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I have ridden in shorts and trainers for the last few days on 2 different horses! Both with saddle, one is very comfy (16.2, long striding horse) the other - my god I did not realise how much truth there was when people said it can hurt riding in shorts (tbf, she is a 14.3 very short striding pony). However I did the ride the 14.3 bareback yesterday in shorts and trainers, and she was soooo comfy!! I only did it to even out my dreadful equestrian tan - my shoulders/arms are really tanned, but my legs could blind people....
 
I hacked out in shorts and trainers once on a super hot day and my legs were destroyed by the stirrup leathers pinching not doing that again!!
I've ridden bareback in shorts and trainers and that was fine.
I'll also ride in a strap top even though I always wear a body protector.
I also without fail wear my hat! And I never wear flip flops or similar round him.
 
Shadowdancing said:
Anyone? It's super hot! Saw a friend at my yard riding her horse in shorts the other day. I've still got the scar on my calf from where I did that last year! Do you ride in shorts or other inappropriate kit in the summer... I've been contemplating shorts and trainers but live in absolute terror of getting trapped in a stirrup so probably won't- I've done it bareback but the school is booked tonight so I have to ride out.
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I rode my late mare in shorts and short chaps and had no issue, I do not see the problem apart from looking a bit peasantish
 
i rode in mid-thigh length denim cut offs and my spanish riding boots for a pootle the other night. CAnnot wear strappy tops as bangers too big - always a t-shirt. And a hat.

Knew a girl at old, old yard who rode in bikini bottoms and half chaps. chuff chaff.
 
Well... I ride mine bareback as I don't have a saddle that fits her. We go hacking with me in short shorts and a bikini top, ( always wear cowboy boots, cant stand hot English long boots!)
I have to say riding on the road with very little clothing on slows the traffic brilliantly!
 
Ive ridden in shorts and flip flops because my feet were so hot. Had a great ride, wouldnt do it all the time but beats hot and heavy boots! My horse didnt notice at all.
 
I used to ride is shorts and a Sleeveless t shirt either with old fashioned plimsolls or jodpur boots both with a saddle and bareback at one yard I worked at.
The girls in the yard used to either ride in shorts and a bikini top or just a bikini again bareback or with a saddle.
We used to use the horses as work platforms. Stand on the quarters to reach so we often used to ride bareback.

Shorts are fine with a saddle if you have a still lower leg.
I have also frequently worn jeans and lycra running tights at various times.
The lycra running tights are actually are very good as they are light and dry quickly while protecting against nettles etc.
Bareback you reduce the weight carried by around 10Kg as that is what actually kitted saddle weighs.
 
Male resurrecting old threads in order to mention tight fitting clothing and riding bareback.... You guys are cynics, it doesn't seem odd at all :D
 
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