Waterproof and warm over trousers

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Just invested in a new pair of wellies! Now need to thing about next bit of legs, so knee to hip.... Does anyone know if you can still get those shorter length waterproof chaps? I have one pair of waterproof chaps but they don't really work with long boots.... And if I wear short boots they drag in the mud and are more hassle than they are worth really.
Alternatively recommendations for waterproof trousers that are quick and easy to put on and would tuck into wellies so the cuffs don't end up sopping wet and muddy ;) would be much appreciated!
 
I have Tagg ones cos they have a riding seat. I like them a lot as I can adjust the leg length with the poppers at the bottom.
 
If you tuck them into wellies then the rain will run down them and make your feet wet.

I've not found any really decent waterproof trousers which you can ride in made by horse companies, I get all mine from outdoor shops. I have a pair of Helly Hansen ones and some Tog24 ones. Avoid the cheaper brands like Regatta like the plague.

I just use mine outside the boots then hose off when they are muddy.
 
I have a pair of musto overtrousers, not much grip for riding in though but lovely & warm, great for putting on over pj's in the morning!! They have little loops at the bottom that go over wellies so when I'm finished a roll down the trousers to my knees & step out & then just step back in roll up to go back out, if that makes any sense!! :D
 
Thanks all, off to Bicester village for 'work' this afternoon so might have a look in a few shops there like musto. Probably worth spending s bit more and getting better quality!
 
Mountain Horse over trousers. I have the Fjordling ones (kids haha) i'm 5ft2" and size 12 and they fit perfectly. They have a faux suede full seat, zips up the legs and poppers over the zips to stop leaks. They have button up pockets ant elasticated stirrups to put under your boot when riding to prevent them riding up. Think they were about £25?
If not Equetech over rider's are brill. Excellent for coming straight from work and shoving on top of tights instead of jods!
 
I have the Musto full length ones that I ride in at home, but I also have 3/4 length ones that I use for hunting, they finish just over the top of your boot.

I got these from the Dark Horse site, under hunting apparel, waterproof overbreeches, though I have a feeling they only come in cream or white.
 
Have used Rambo with success and also Musto but both are chaps and you might get a cold posterior :p Son recently got the waterproof over trousers that stop at the knee so they are out there. They are white though but if you want I can look for the make tonight?
 
I have Tagg Overtrousers for riding, which I love, however I work my dog during the Shooting season and wear Wax leggings. They pop on to a belt and cover your thighs and the tops of your wellies...

http://www.molevalleyfarmers.com/mvf/store/products/waterproof-wax-leggings-olive

They aren't the most attractive things in the world, but by heck do they do their job! Full length trousers would just get ditched at the bottom after a couple of days out beating!
You can get full seat ones too, so you don't get a soggy bum when you sit down!

Having said all that, my Tagg ones did a full winter at work last year (and as I work on a yard, that's all day everyday) they were so grotty at the bottom when I fished them out a few weeks ago, dried mud, shavings, grease, sand, etc etc all over them! One wash with some re-proofer and they have come up spotless! :D
 
I hate riding in overtrousers so really rate the Rainlegs. I also have a pair of ProChaps, which are waterproof. I do find them quite warm to ride in but not nearly as uncomfortable as the over trousers.

For walking/covering up I just use a standard outdoor clothing overtrouser and make sure I proof it regularly - that's the secret, especially when they get dirty. I bought a pair on fabric "water resistant" walking pants in the spring sales as an experiment but it's not been cool enough to wear them yet. . . .
 
TarrSteps said:
I hate riding in overtrousers so really rate the Rainlegs. I also have a pair of ProChaps, which are waterproof. I do find them quite warm to ride in but not nearly as uncomfortable as the over trousers.
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I hate riding in over trousers, I think because I have long legs and overtrousers are rarely long enough once I'm on a horse they are up by my knees somewhere!
I normally just go without and get wet legs, but my Mum got some Rainlegs in the sale last year (2.99! bargain!) so I will be trying those this year.
 
JC1 said:
The best waterproof over trousers I've ever found are Ornella Prosperi ones. Bought them at a show some where. They are fantastic.
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i've heard a lot of ringing endorsements of those. also rainlegs. i quite fancy trying these

http://kerrits.com/Equestrian-Apparel/pc/Kerrit-Waterproof-Riding-Knickers-34p2785.htm

shame they call them 'knickers' though, 2 nations divided by a common language and all that...
i guess they're the same sort of style as the Rainlegs?
i wouldn't bother with the Musto ones, i have a pair and they are at best water-resistant, then they turn into a sponge unfortunately. really bulky to ride in, too.
 
Flexothane - completely not breathable and not at all fashionable but keep Dartmoor's rain out pretty reliably. Generally used by farmers etc. Not massively expensive either and mine have lasted ages.

Other types, I found the crotch seam was the major issue for leaks.

Wouldn't advise putting waterproof trousers into wellies - water runs down the leg into your welly giving you a VERY wet foot!
 
kerilli said:
i've heard a lot of ringing endorsements of those. also rainlegs. i quite fancy trying these

http://kerrits.com/Equestrian-Apparel/pc/Kerrit-Waterproof-Riding-Knickers-34p2785.htm

shame they call them 'knickers' though, 2 nations divided by a common language and all that...
i guess they're the same sort of style as the Rainlegs?
i wouldn't bother with the Musto ones, i have a pair and they are at best water-resistant, then they turn into a sponge unfortunately. really bulky to ride in, too.
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Those look really interesting, k. I'll have to see if I can find a pair when I'm next in Canada. Perhaps you could explain the name issue to them, though . . . ;)

Rainlegs just go over your thighs with a strap behind, sort of like a farrier's apron.
 
The Ornella Prosperi range seems very popular in racing so I would imagine are very practical and do what they should. Was going to get one of their jackets last year but at the time my size wasn't in stock so can't speak from personal experience.
 
I have mountain horse ones. I am hankering after the vision ones as they have a shaped knee and strap to stop them riding up which I think would be an improvement. I find the MH ones pretty fine for hacking and excellent for walking about in.
 
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