Breeches vs Jodhpurs

For many, many years I have been utterly confused about the difference between jodhpurs and breeches, but I have finally solved the riddle. I would always look at pictures of jodhpurs and compare them to pictures of breeches, but the closest I got was that breeches are shorter and puff out on the thighs. Seeing as I was ten, I was 99% wrong but it is finally time for me to clarify this to myself and the world.

Jodhpurs are the more common and cheaper option to wear when riding. They go down to your ankles and have either knee patches or a full seat. They have 10cm hems and they can either be pull on or have a button and fly. Jodhpurs can be worn with short/jodhpur boots without needing chaps, therefore they can be used in the showing ring.

Breeches go down to your mid-calf. They end with either velcro at the bottom, or 5cm of lycra. Breeches have either knee patches or a full seat, like jodhpurs. They can also either be pull on or have a fly and button. They both look exactly the same when the rider has short boots and chaps or long boots however.

Breeches are a better option for riders to wear in the summertime as the shorter length helps to keep the rider's legs cooler. Jodhpurs can also be worn in summer but they keep the rider's legs warmer in colder weather as they go down to the ankle.

Breeches are a short version of jodhpurs and are more suited for summer as they allow more ventilation on the rider's legs while jodhpurs are good for winter and summer because they are ankle length. Jodhpurs are a cheaper option and are fine to wear with short boots, short boots and chaps and long boots. Breeches however, only work with short boots and chaps or long boots.

Until next time
-KaimanawaKim