Someone funded this research? Sports bras and riding!

I would guess it's probably been funded by sports bra manufacturer, who can then use the findings to advertise their product.
 
Wow, I'm quite surprised by this too- it can't be comfortable if there is any trot work happening!

Actually think I wear a sports bra more often than a regular one (SO much more comfortable!!).
 
I can ride in a normal bra... Clearly lacking in the chest department. I find sports bras more comfortable though
 
There's some research going on at Sparsholt about it too :) Quantity of movement of different sizes in different set ups.
why not, it is more of an issue than lots of science that goes on!
 
Don't own a single sports bra, I could get away with no bras, but for decencys sake and the fact they shove what little I have into a shape, I wear them.

Don't be envious of small chests, they bring issues of their own, all those lovely dresses/tops with womenly shaped top halves just look ridiculous!
 
I've never ridden in a sports bra! Tbh I haven't ridden at all much in ages but don't even own a sports bra!
I'm 32 d/c depending on make and it never bothers me nor do I feel too bouncy!
However of course maybe I just don't know any difference �� Must try one!!
 
lol, I've just sacked the only staff member I had who desperately needed one! It wasn't the floppy boobs that worried the horses it was the fact she was a crap rider who couldn't sit down! And was unable to listen! Floppy tits DO bring the shoulders forward - and riders use their upper arm to help support them -restricting the giving hand - both bad! So of course horses suffer - hardly needed scientists to work that out!
 
Another one here with no need to wear a sports bra riding, I guess having a tiny (coughnon-existentcough) chest has some benefits. Actually one of my treats to myself in the winter is to wear no bra down the yard because no-one can tell under all the layers and it is nice to not have all the straps and underwire, never noticed the difference riding.

That said I have recently bought a load of sports bras because i've been doing a bootcamp and I actually find them more comfortable than normal bras and I might see if I can get away with them under normal clothes.
 
Im guilty of needing one and not wearing one. I have a couple of sports bras and wear them mainly for when im showing or competing. When I just jump on or go for a hack I dont usually bother.
 
I personally agree with the research. They must however minutely affect your balance and so affect the horse. I'm a 32D and would only ever ride in a sports bra. Gets rid of the wayward bra strap problem as well ....
 
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