Riding Skirts for Papaverfollis

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

Got an Eqco riding skirt for my birthday,its lined with their doesitall fabric as I have old creaky knees that need to be kept extra toasty. Wore it today and kept my legs lovely warm but not over warm so loving it ?

Fairly sure I look super ladylike and exactly like a posh Victorian side saddle lady ??

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Very ladylike ESW! ?

 

[PapaverFollis]

❤❤❤❤❤ ooooooo. That looks super!

I'm gonna have to get one. Because I'm all about being ladylike ? and warm dry knees are important.

Eqco. Off to Google again.

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

I picked these ones as they can have different weight linings, I needs the extra toast of thicker lining. Only had normal breeches on today and was warm but not uncomfortably so. I still have option of thermal breeches underneath ?

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

❤❤❤❤❤ ooooooo. That looks super!

I'm gonna have to get one. Because I'm all about being ladylike ? and warm dry knees are important.

Eqco. Off to Google again.

Yay! We can be fancy skirt twins ? went for the extra reflective strips on mine as we do have to ride down the road to get to hacking and can't be too safe

 

[tda]

Ooh looks fab, I've just ordered myself one for my birthday. I've gone for the mesh lining and reflective strips ? can't wait!

 

[Pippity]

I may be being dense but... what's the purpose of a riding skirt? I assume you wear jodhs/breeches under it, so is it just for waterproofness and extra warmth?

 

[hobo]

I am surprised it looks really good.

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

I may be being dense but... what's the purpose of a riding skirt? I assume you wear jodhs/breeches under it, so is it just for waterproofness and extra warmth?

Yep. The fact they look cool is an added bonus ?

Basically I have arthritis in both knees and they 'lock' in cold weather which is excruciating and more than once have had to call DSW to lead horse away from mounting block for me after a ride as I can not walk let alone lead a horse. I have tried every thermal breech and under layers/knee warmers/supports/injections I can find so riding skirt is my last option to try and carry on riding for more than 45mins at a time over winter

 

[Pippity]

Yep. The fact they look cool is an added bonus ?

Basically I have arthritis in both knees and they 'lock' in cold weather which is excruciating and more than once have had to call DSW to lead horse away from mounting block for me after a ride as I can not walk let alone lead a horse. I have tried every thermal breech and under layers/knee warmers/supports/injections I can find so riding skirt is my last option to try and carry on riding for more than 45mins at a time over winter

They do look VERY cool! Sadly, my body runs so hot that I tend to ride in a t-shirt throughout winter, so I don't think I'll ever get to wear one.

Fingers crossed it works for you.

 

[PapaverFollis]

For me it's a way to keep the saddle dry as well as me. I will inevitably be out riding in some horrible weather... a warm dry tent around my legs will be most welcome and warmer than just thermal jods, you'llget some heat from the horse trapped under there. I find I don't tend to like the restrictiveness of thicker or waterproof materials in breeches form either. I perhaps just haven't found the right ones.

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

It does cover the saddle beautifully PF and has a cross over bit at the front meaning you won't get wet knickers as happens with riding macs or long coats that don't go over front of saddle

I also have a ride on exercise sheet from Finer Equine which fits tight to saddle and over horses bum, the bit over saddle has faux sheepskin so is lovely and soft and warm so am going to be lovely and dry/warm whatever this winter decides to throw at us! Best thing is both companies are small and British with products made in uk, by hand ?

 

[PapaverFollis]

Off to Google again...

 

[PapaverFollis]

Oooooooo. That would be cosy for The Beast.... plus looks good for high winds.... oh dear. Beans on toast for us.

 

[Sprout]

Didnt know there was such a thing ..... my poor old knees would love this. ?

 

[Fjord]

I got one made by someone on FB, mine is bright orange, not as ladylike as yours but super warm. It really helps prevent cold knees and thighs.

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

For anyone interested today we tried trotting and cantering in skirty goodness. Both were fine ? And I obvs looked super elegant doing both and not at all like a puffing tomato ☺

 

[PapaverFollis]

I'm 99% sure that a riding skirt would turn me from demented, clinging on monkey to graceful, natural-born equestrian whilst "galloping" up the stubble field on MrT.

1% likely that I will just look like a demented monkey in a skirt. ?

 

[wildandwoolly]

Looks fab ESW. It's a good length so the rain doesn't run down into your boots! Is that the standard length? Just asking cos I'm a bit lanky and often things are too short for me

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

I'm 99% sure that a riding skirt would turn me from demented, clinging on monkey to graceful, natural-born equestrian whilst "galloping" up the stubble field on MrT.

1% likely that I will just look like a demented monkey in a skirt. ?

I mean its worked for me.........honest ?

Looks fab ESW. It's a good length so the rain doesn't run down into your boots! Is that the standard length? Just asking cos I'm a bit lanky and often things are too short for me

That's standard length and I am an actual midget. However the lady makes them herself so am sure she could do you a longer one if needed ?

 

[Tarragon]

They look good!
What does it do when you do a rising trot for any length of time? Do you find that they still cover the back of the saddle?

 

[southerncomfort]

These are amazing! How did i not know they exist?

I REALLY feel the cold and if I get wet it can take me hours to warm up. Think a riding skirt be just the job!

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

They look good!
What does it do when you do a rising trot for any length of time? Do you find that they still cover the back of the saddle?

Yes covered it fine, its quite long at the back, the cantle of my saddle is quite high as well as it's a treeless. The back of skirt has velcro too so guess that will help with fit

 

[Pippity]

Just to derail a bit, I really love your horse's facial markings!

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

Just to derail a bit, I really love your horse's facial markings!

Ahhh thanks! My vet said the black bits going up into the white from her nose look like horns ?? she also has a wee harry potter lightening strike under her lip ?

 

[w1bbler]

I think I've been missing one of these all my riding life.
Think winter on dartmoor just got a whole lot more comfortable, thanks op ?

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

Thank PF folks she reminded me of their existence a bit ago with her thread. There were a few different types and makes mentioned on there too for anyone wanting a slightly different type

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

I soooo need one of these...Best start saving some pennies I think ?

 

[w1bbler]

can't wait for mine to arrive. Didn't pay extra to rush the order, hope it doesn't take too long.

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

can't wait for mine to arrive. Didn't pay extra to rush the order, hope it doesn't take too long.

Mine took a couple of weeks as the lady was moving house but yours will be quicker I'd imagine. Worth waiting for tho ?