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- From: dan@msen.com (Dan Sugalski)
- Newsgroups: rec.equestrian
- Subject: Re: Riding breeches - need advice.
- Date: 28 Jan 1993 19:47:17 GMT
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- Angela Merritt (amerritt@dante.nmsu.edu) wrote:
- : Hi,
- : I was wondering if anyone would like to recommend their favorite
- : riding breeches. I have some Christmas money yet to spend :-), and
- : my old breeches are getting quite worn. I have a pair of the
- : Devon-Aire (mostly cotton), and I really like the fit, however it
- : dosn't appear to be wearing up too well. I've tried the Miller's
- : Equestrian brand but they don't fit me too well - not high
- : enough in the waist. Does anyone know if the nylon blends hold
- : up better than the cotton? BTW these would be for everyday
- : wear, so I would be most interested in those under $70. Any and
- : all advice would be appreciated!
-
- : Angie.
-
- I have 2 pair of D.B. (Dick Blumenthal, I think) riding jeans that are
- wonderful. I could never get the miller's ones to fit right and these
- came in long as well. If you want cotton and inexpensive for everyday,
- I'd recommend these.
-
- Soneone else mentioned Schumacher breeches. I have a pair of corduroy
- jods from them that have held up very well for everyday use as well. If
- you go for Schumacher, try on a pair of something in the fabric that you
- want if you can. The different fabrics have very different amounts of
- stretch, with the cottons/cords having the least. After Sterling gets new
- clothes, I'd like to get another pair of Schumachers.
-
- Karen
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