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Help this eventer buy jeans, please!

Western
#1

I’m very excited about having the opportunity to go on a pack trip for a week in August. Being an eventer, I usually ride in breeches. I know my current jeans won’t be comfy for a week of riding in the back country.

Because there doesn’t seem to be a search function anymore, would a few of you ladies please chime in with your favorite brands so I can be suitable attired? I have a great set of chaps but certain brands have really uncomfortable seams so your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

#2

Who says you can’t ride in your breeches for your pack trip?

Anywho, I really like the Wrangler Q Baby jeans myself.

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#3

Another vote for the Q Babies.

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#4

These are expensive, but they have NO inside seam at all: http://www.smoothstride.com/

I have a pair. They would be great except that I am short and fat and these are not made for someone of my body shape. The waistband overlaps the bottom band of my bra. However, I’m sure on someone whose weight was more proportional to their height, they would fit just fine.

However, I agree with Beau: who says you can’t ride in breeches? Consider, for example, something like this: https://www.backinthesaddle.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=B65416+RG+M

Or this: https://www.equestriancollections.com/ladies-riding-apparel/jeans/riding-jeans/irideon-stretch-denim-bootcut-ladies

#5

I like the Q Babies a lot, but I LOVE the Kimes Ranch “Betty” jeans.

#6

Smooth strides look sooo pretty, but I wear jeans a lot, so I figured I’d buy some jeans that I could then wear everyday, if not for riding. And as for full seats, I don’t think they’d air dry fast enough after being washed in a stream, but maybe I’m wrong.

Thank you for your suggestions!

#7

I like Wrangler Auras. They are made for riding so although they do have an inside seam, it’s not the bulky jeans seam so there’s big seam in the crotch. I got mine for under $40 on Amazon.

#8

I used to be a huge fan of the Auras. Had several pair that were probably 15 years old (shrunk out of them, tho I refuse to let one pair go. LOL) and awesome to ride in.

Bought a new pair several months ago and HATE them. The seam in the crotch is huge, and after riding in them three times, I’m giving up on them.

#9

And this kind of info is why I came to COTH. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

#10

I can’t imagine jeans drying either, not if they are traditional cotton denim. I can’t imagine anything more comfortable than full seat breeches for a day in the saddle, and if you have chaps you can cover them up and not look like a greenhorn easterner :slight_smile:

#11

If I were going on a pack trip I would were what is comfortable to me which would be breeches or riding tights. They are made of technical fabric and when washed would dry out quickly. They are probably less expensive than many of the purpose made jeans and I would imagine more comfortable. I could care less what anyone else thinks.

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#12

You can get much thinner “stretchy” jeans with the denim blended with something else. Shop around. They aren’t skin tight and you can get a boot cut instead of straight leg. Judging by how quick they dried still on me after washing horses or dumping water buckets, they ought to dry pretty quick after being rinsed in a stream.

All price ranges, I’ve had them from Wrangler and Lee as well as store brands. Never liked the standard jeans, always too thick and uncomfortable.

Not want to get into TMI but breeches or tight type things can be…awkward…for going behind a bush or pulling on without having something to sit on. Especially if you are sweaty. Make sure you don’t have to be a contortionist to get in or out of them.

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#13

Well that made me chuckle! But well taken point, Findeight!

#14

Can you contact the pack company and see what they reco? I can’t think of any denim pants that will dry over night, hung on a bush.

Try contacting www.tropicalrider.com and see which of their fabrics they reco. they have ‘no patch’ options that look like yoga pants but don’t have the crotch seam. I think they make a boot cut.

If you’re determined to have jeans, try a pair of ‘Pajama Jeans’. www.pajamajeans.com

Ride several times in your choice before the trip. Bring a tube of lubricant to apply if chaffing becomes an issue.

#15

For long trail rides (20+ miles), I always prefer cotton yoga pants (w/ a holder for cell phone). American Eagle also has stretch skinny jeans that are surprisingly comfortable/lightweight if the temperatures won’t be too warm.

#16

I ride western saddle not by choice but its all that fits my current horse. I always ride in tights. I like Iredion with the big front pockets and compression fabric. If you are used to a nice english saddle the western is going to feel hard on your butt so also get a nice sheep skin seat saver or else you won’t enjoy the trip. If you insist on jeans the Diamond gusset jeans at least gives you no seams where its most important. If you have chaps then you really have no reason to ride in jeans. If you wearing Ariat terrains or western boots than boot cut tights are nice. If its hot you might do better wearing chinks, a lot cooler . Strongly recommend the Terrains so you can walk comfortable when you need to or if you tail a horse up a hill.
Have fun, forget the jeans.

#17

Let me stress after reading more post Gusset jeans are a must for a pack trip if you have to have jeans. Do not use full seat in a western saddle, boy will you get sore, good seat saver and tights and chinks. Extra pair of tights in your cantle bag takes up very little space , good underwear, no seams.

#18

Was going to say chaps or chinks might be a good idea if you have some. No idea where your ride will be but the real high country rides can get very hot in the sun and very cold out of it. Layering is good and not just on top. Think checking with the guide company is a great idea, most of them have an informational sheet of what works and common mistakes with what doesn’t.

#19

I’ve also got this. Perfect for riding, although mine was bit expensive when I ordered it.

#20

A girl in Australia is making jeans perfect for backcountry and work on the ranch - she is using military textiles and they have a peached finish (for softness):

Heads up-she is giving a $15 discount to people who sign up before launch: http://barcoo.launchrock.com/

Hopefully that is soon enough for your ride :smiley:

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