Swamp ass - not nice

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Vindaloo

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Hi all,

I've moved to India and have been ridiculously lucky to have leased a couple of horses for the duration of my stay out here. They are GORGEOUS and I'm looking forward to competing over the winter months when the temperature has dropped from killer.

The temperature is pretty much why I am posting. Can anyone recommend a brand of jods which, er, don't show up, er, this is kind of embarrasing, ooh what the hell, sweat patches. Yup, I am mortified to admit that when I get off the horses I look as though I have wet myself. It's truly disgusting but I am riding in temperatures of 40 and above and my poor body just can't cope.

The humidity has increased out here due to the monsson making it much, much worse. If anyone can help or has any ideas I'd be so very grateful.

In case you are worried re riding in these temperatures. We never ride in the heat of the day, only in the evenings and all the horses were born and bred here so are used to the heat. Even better, all are racing rejects given a new lease of life and not sent off to god knows where to end their days in terrible conditions.

Nat.x
 
Swamp ass - lol :D

Maybe look outside the sport of riding and see what endurance runners wear on their legs... Probably something made out of a high tech breathable fabric, with mesh bits or something.

Sounds tres exotic! Post some pix when you get a chance.
 
Black leggings - they're thinner and I can't imagine black shows too much??

I ride in leggings all summer unless I have to wear jods for a 'special occasion'!
 
Antares do a set of under breeches. They look a bit like what they wear in the tour de france. I think they were under breeches?! there was a post on here a while ago - i reckon they'd be quite cool....
 
Oh don't worry, with a title like swamp ass you can tell I'm looking at it with a sense of humour. I'm also thinking along the lines of wicking it away and if I could would wear gym stuff. Nike do the dri fit stuff which is great. Just too thin for riding in.

What is really annoying is that no one out here has the same problem. The shame of it, you should see the raised eyebrows. I justify it with a look at how much effort I put in attitude.
 
Would you believe that the yard is owned and run by a retired colonel from the cavalry out here. Never breaks a sweat, not even when he's riding some absolute nutter trying to turn itself inside out.

I'd try a bikini but it's against the law out here!!
 
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