Waterproof overtrousers for riding - suggestions?

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In anticipation of a wet winter, can anyone recommend a pair of waterproof over trousers? They must be reasonably comfy, not too thick and easy to sling on over whatever riding tights I'm wearing.

I already have a pair of showerproof fleece lined Decathlon jods that do a great job on cold or drizzly days, so I'm looking for something for the days when it's warm and wet, or just so wet that the Decathlon pair won't cope.

I have tried Breeze Ups but the fit was bizarre - are they cut for men? A 12 was enormous on me; the 10 fitted, but the waist was so tight I couldn't bend in them, so not much good for riding! I'm a reasonably standard size 12, and I tend to prefer trousers with low or wide waistbands to avoid the awful double-tummy effect.

I would just get some walking waterproofs except that they are not fitted enough and lack a grippy bum.

Any suggestions? What do exercise riders wear? There must be SOMETHING good out there!
 
I have a pair of Horseware Rambo waterproof trousers which I've worn on riding trips and I like them more than the others I have tried - they are gusseted at the back and they have velcro around the ankles which does help to stop them from riding up. I have also worn them walking and found them comfy.
 
HollyWoozle said:
I have a pair of Horseware Rambo waterproof trousers .
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Just had a look at these and they have no grippy bum - has that ever been a problem? My saddle is just a plain leather seat and I don't want to be sliding around on it when it's raining!

Perhaps I should just go straight for walking over trousers. My Berghaus pair are nice - maybe I should relegate them to yard use and buy a new pair for walking.
 
I wear suede full chaps for hacking in winter, though admittedly don't knowingly venture out in heavy downpours. Have you looked at waterproof full chaps, which would solve the problem of being slippery in the saddle ?
 
I have a Mark Todd pair, and they are great - very warm (think ski salopettes thickness), waterproof (but not really slippy like fishing trousers can be), nicely shaped for riding, they have reinforced inner leg material and no inner seams etc, and are long enough that they don't ride up your leg giving you wet socks! About £60 5 years ago iirc...
 
dogatemysalad said:
I wear suede full chaps for hacking in winter, though admittedly don't knowingly venture out in heavy downpours. Have you looked at waterproof full chaps, which would solve the problem of being slippery in the saddle ?
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No, I hadn't - I do have a pair but end up with a wet bum and wet crotch - not a good look for when you take the chaps off! I will have another look though, mine are a bit small for me now (had them since I was a teenager) which probably isn't helping.
 
HeyMich said:
I have a Mark Todd pair, and they are great - very warm (think ski salopettes thickness), waterproof (but not really slippy like fishing trousers can be), nicely shaped for riding, they have reinforced inner leg material and no inner seams etc, and are long enough that they don't ride up your leg giving you wet socks! About £60 5 years ago iirc...
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Those do look quite good - more like £95 now but I will have to find some to try on and then wait for a sale. Thanks! Will add to the list to investigate
 
Just a though but have you considered a long riding coat instead? i have waterproof trousers, the noise they make and lack of stretch when riding. So I switched to a long jacket with leg clips and I much prefer it. i have a Uhip 3 in one and it is fab. i ride in all weathers and never get wet. its got a nice big hood that goes over your hat and keeps your ears warm too.
 
Nothing works! I have tried every set of waterproof trousers you can get over the years and none of them hold out long!

But then actually you will be riding one horse for what an hour? 2 tops? A day.

Ornella's are crap. They used to be really good but 8 years or so ago they changed hands and they are now barely showerproof.

Jomiluti are a bit better but not much. As are Carberry. But yeah racing ones are designed for men and don't take a womans shape into consideration.

I currently have a pair of Horseware ones that were grand for a couple of months but soon started to leak at the crotch, inner thigh and knees. So in heavy rain I put a pair of farmer gummies on top. You cant just wear farmer gummies as you will sweat and become damp on the inside so you need a secondary waterproof-ish layer to take away the inner damp.

But I ride 5-7 horses a day 6 days a week so if the weather is bad my clothes take a pummeling!
 
EKW said:
But then actually you will be riding one horse for what an hour? 2 tops? A day.
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Yes exactly, the worst they will have to stand up to is a couple of hours of drenching, and it wouldn't be every day. So my requirements will be rather less stringent than yours! If you got a good few months out of the Horseware ones, they might do for me. I will have a look. Thanks!
 
ponios said:
Just a though but have you considered a long riding coat instead? i have waterproof trousers, the noise they make and lack of stretch when riding. So I switched to a long jacket with leg clips and I much prefer it. i have a Uhip 3 in one and it is fab. i ride in all weathers and never get wet. its got a nice big hood that goes over your hat and keeps your ears warm too.
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Hadn't thought of that, that's also a good idea. I think my OH actually has one for work - it has straps that go round your legs to stop it blowing around. Perhaps I will steal it. I mean borrow.
 
Widgeon said:
Hadn't thought of that, that's also a good idea. I think my OH actually has one for work - it has straps that go round your legs to stop it blowing around. Perhaps I will steal it. I mean borrow.
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There are good and bad long coats, I had one that just flapped around but if you have a good one they are just fab! I find it easier to just throw on coat when heading out to field than faff with waterproof trousers. The Uhip one has a liner system so you are covered for all temperatures!
 
Horseware H2O pullups-I dont ride several horses a day though :p but have had mine a year and like them for waterproofs, they are well cut for riding in (I like that whole range, also have the poncho and parka). For cold weather I have those blue Mark Todd ones, they do leak a little at the seam in driving rain but are quite nice to ride and walk about in and keep the rest of my legs dry enough. Long coats even with straps are a pain in the neck when its very windy.
 
For yard work waterproof trousers are fine but I find them a bit slippy to ride in so prefer a long coat. Quite a few companies make riding skirts now, I'm tempted to get one so I can layer it with my existing short coats as my long one I find too warm in summer.
 
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