When you are looking to buy a pair or jodhpurs or two, there is a wealth of choices available to you and sometimes buying the perfect pair of jodhpurs is a lot like buying the perfect pair of jeans; it may take a few tries to find the brand and style that suits and fits you the best.
The style of jodhpurs you decide to buy depends a lot on personal choice. Obviously with competition riding there are certain dress codes you must stick to but they mainly centre on the colour of your jodhpurs. Many riders prefer a high waist on their jods to give more support and help keep them up. More fashion conscious riders may prefer low rise, hipster jodhpurs which exude style and flair. Picking the style of your comfortable jodhpurs depending solely on what makes you feel the most comfortable whilst riding.
Jodhpurs for competition
Different brands of jodhpurs can offer you different designs and colours depending on what you need them for. Riders who are competing in competitions are often restricted on the colours of jodhpurs they are allowed to wear. Most competitions require you to wear beige, cream or white jodhpurs but some competitions, such as showing, will allow for canary yellow jodhpurs to be worn by competitors.
Harry Hall designs a wide selection of comfortable jodhpurs in a range of shades suitable for competition riders. With beige and cream ladies jodhpurs and neutral coloured children’s jodhpurs, Harry Hall offers competition ready jodhpurs for all ages and sizes. With added features such as the “sticky bum” addition, which gives extra grip on the saddle, Harry Hall is a superb choice for competition riders looking for the perfect pair of jodhpurs.
Jodhpurs for general hacking
Beige, white, yellow and cream jodhpurs may look smart and classy when in competition, however they are not the most practical choice when general hacking or looking after your horse in the stables. For these situations you need a pair of cheap jodhpurs which you are comfortable in. But this does not mean you need to compromise on style however. As long as you are comfortable in your jodhpurs then you can go to town on the colour and design. Equestrian style is becoming a major fashion statement recently so wear your jodhpurs with pride and use them to express your personality and style.
Choosing from a selection of Requisite jodhpurs is fun and exciting as you browse the colourful and bright designs. Requisite children’s jodhpurs are especially colourful with hot pinks, blues and heart patterns to delight your budding young rider. There is also a stylish and elegant selection of ladies jodhpurs to choose from for the fashion conscious riders who want to look and feel their best whilst hacking and riding.
There is no right or wrong or best or worst brand to choose when buying your jodhpurs. It all depends on what you need them for, competition or every day riding, how they fit on you and your own personal taste and style. The most important factor to consider is how the jods fit you and whether or not you are going to be comfortable when riding. There is nothing worse than running, chaffing or restriction when riding. Once you have found the perfect fit then you can shop a wide range of colours and styles to express your personality whilst striking a fashionable appearance, leaving your fellow riders dying to know just where you bought such stylish jods in the first place.