Riding Skirts for Papaverfollis

[Fluffypiglet]

Just ordered my Eqco skirt following my waterproof over-trousers being largely non waterproof this morning. The lady confirmed it will be about 3 weeks (non rush) so get ready for entirely dry weather by early November!

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Look forward to warm dry leggies. I've been wearing mine all week (yes yes I know its not proper winter yet) and I managed to ride for over 3 hours thurs and still walk when I got off due to the warm and toastyness of skirty goodness

 

[Cinnamontoast]

I was just on about a waterproof cape like thing I used to have, like a stable rug but for humans and horse, goes over the horse’s bum and the rider.

 

[w1bbler]

Anyone who ordered after seeing this thread, have you received it yet? Over a month & still waiting ?
Starting to worry I've thrown my money away

 

[tda]

I ordered mine 24th Sept and received it just over a week ago. Will upload pics when I have a photographer

 

[w1bbler]

That's encouraging, ordered on the 28th September, have chased it & reply was I should get it early this week. Maybe I'll chase it again.

 

[PapaverFollis]

I still haven't bought one but feel I should get commission of some kind. ?

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Mine took a few weeks to arrive but is totally worth the wait. I can actually ride for hours and still walk when I get off! A miracle! Previously had to have horse lead away from me as actually couldn't bend knees after getting off ?

 

[2ndtimearound]

I took my new DoPo Coats skirt out on a three-hour ride in Storm Aiden this morning and it kept me cosy and dry. Definitely good as a slightly less expensive option! ?

 

[w1bbler]

I took my new DoPo Coats skirt out on a three-hour ride in Storm Aiden this morning and it kept me cosy and dry. Definitely good as a slightly less expensive option! ?

I wonder if its too late to cancel my order & get one of these instead. Shame I didn't see these first. ?

 

[w1bbler]

In case anyone's searching riding skirts. Mine has now arrived (6weeks). It is worth the wait. Love it, cosy & dry in torrential rain yesterday ?

 

[Gloi]

I fancy one of these but am a bit worried that I could get hung up on the saddle getting off, or if I fell off. Can anyone reassure me or otherwise.

 

[2ndtimearound]

I fancy one of these but am a bit worried that I could get hung up on the saddle getting off, or if I fell off. Can anyone reassure me or otherwise.

I've only ridden in mine once so far (I don't have my own horse, so I'm off games until lockdown is lifted) and it was fine getting off (from a treeless saddle). I just had to make sure I'd unhooked it from around the saddle before I got off to be on the safe side. Mine isn't hugely long though (25").

 

[ycbm]

I was just on about a waterproof cape like thing I used to have, like a stable rug but for humans and horse, goes over the horse’s bum and the rider.

I just bought a Decathlon one, £35

I tried it schooling, and I think the absence of leg straps is an issue and I'm going to try weighting it, but it's pretty good. One size, quite big on me and I'm 5ft 8.

 

[ElleSkywalker]

I fancy one of these but am a bit worried that I could get hung up on the saddle getting off, or if I fell off. Can anyone reassure me or otherwise.

The eqco ones are done up with velcro, they fall over the back of a saddle and on to horses bum but aren't tight anywhere. I can't see how they would get caught up and I've ridden in mine since early October but if they did the velcro would undo and skirt fall away

 

[Fluffypiglet]

Good to know timescales that others have encountered as I'm still waiting for mine. I'm aware that the lady does all the work herself so trying to be patient ?.

 

[Roxylola]

I've ordered one from dopo she reckons about 4 weeks but said it might be quicker. Fluorescent yellow with hot pink binding - I'm a hi vis rainbow when I go out

 

[2ndtimearound]

I've ordered one from dopo she reckons about 4 weeks but said it might be quicker. Fluorescent yellow with hot pink binding - I'm a hi vis rainbow when I go out

She said the same to me, and mine was posted after three weeks. She was also very accommodating when I asked if I'd be able to have it for a specific date (for a themed ride I was doing), though I'd ordered it four weeks before I needed it.

 

[Roxylola]

Our current get up, I dont think adding a bright yellow skirt will help us look elegant ?

 

[poiuytrewq]

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. ?

? that’s a great image!
PV Is that a new profile photo? I’m usually drawn like a weird magpie type thing to chestnuts with blazes! My favourite. Gorgeous!

 

[w1bbler]

I fancy one of these but am a bit worried that I could get hung up on the saddle getting off, or if I fell off. Can anyone reassure me or otherwise.

Getting off is no problem, didn't think about it just got off as normal.
Hoping not to try falling off, but maybe it'll work like a parachute & soften the landing.

 

[PapaverFollis]

? that’s a great image!
PV Is that a new profile photo? I’m usually drawn like a weird magpie type thing to chestnuts with blazes! My favourite. Gorgeous!

Yes. New photo. Felt like it was time to have the current crew up there.

 

[2ndtimearound]

Our current get up, I dont think adding a bright yellow skirt will help us look elegant ?

Well, you'll definitely be seen! I just went for a plain black one (with a black reflective stripe), but I was very tempted by the Cadbury purple.

 

[Pippity]

Our current get up, I dont think adding a bright yellow skirt will help us look elegant ?

You have the same sense of style as me and Blue...



The thought of a hi-viz skirt is actually tempting me a bit! Do you reckon I could add some LEDs?

 

[Roxylola]

You have the same sense of style as me and Blue...

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The thought of a hi-viz skirt is actually tempting me a bit! Do you reckon I could add some LEDs?

I bet you could do some clip on bicycle lights or something.
Ooh, you have green as well, I'm on the look out for green!
I keep meaning to have a look in b and m at the led dog stuff, I'm sure a large collar would go round my hat.

 

[Pippity]

I bet you could do some clip on bicycle lights or something.
Ooh, you have green as well, I'm on the look out for green!
I keep meaning to have a look in b and m at the led dog stuff, I'm sure a large collar would go round my hat.

I've recently added some blue LED on her legs, too.