The Best Women's Horseback Riding Breeches of 2023
Whether you spend your days finessing your skills in the dressage court or jumping courses, breeches can be an important part of feeling your best as you do what you love. After hours of testing on horseback, on foot, during barn work, and based on customer feedback, our equine experts have picked our favorite English breeches. When we choose a pair of breeches, or help riders pick their perfect breeches, these are some of our considerations:
- Fit: Breeches should rise to a point of your waist that provides coverage while flattering your figure. Your breeches should be snug throughout the leg, without being overly tight.
- Material: The material should allow you the freedom of movement to perform without getting stretched out. Many modern styles of breeches also offer technology to keep you cool and dry.
- Grip: The grip, whether knee-patch or full-seat, should make you feel secure in the saddle. Depending on how "stuck" riders like to feel, they may choose silicone or suede-like grip on their breeches.
- Style: Breeches come in many different colors and finishes to suit every rider's personal style. From piping and zippers to fun prints, fashionable breeches can make your time in the saddle a little more fun.
- Budget: You don't always have to spend an arm and a leg for a pair of breeches you love! Breeches are offered at a variety of price points to suit individual budgets.
We've chosen our favorite breeches based on these considerations to keep you comfortable and confident as you trot down centerline or jump through a combination. Check out our picks below!
Our Top Breech Picks
| Best Fitting Breeches | Ovation Dynamic Knee Patch Breeches |
| Breeches with the Best Material | Cavallo Ladies Christy Mobile Full Seat Breeches |
| Breeches with the Best Grip | Romfh Isabella Grip Full Seat Breeches |
| Most Stylish Breeches | Royal Highness Ladies' Meryl Active Knee Patch Breeches |
| Best Budget Breeches | Royal Highness Women's Euro Seat Knee Patch Breeches |
Best Fitting Breeches
Why We Love These Breeches:
There's no other way to say it than "these breeches make you feel good." From the stretchy yet slick material to the flattering seams, the Dynamic Knee Patch Breeches by Ovation hit all the marks. The comfort is continued all the way down the leg, using Ovation's Flex System for a perfect and seamless fit. Faux pockets in the back add style while eliminating extra fabric bulk. To make these breeches even better, silicone full-seat options are also available alongside the knee patch version!
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Breeches with the Best Material
Why We Love These Breeches:
The luxurious material of the Christy Full Seat Breeches by Cavallo is only one of the many reasons we love them! Made with a flattering high waist and so many useful pockets, these breeches are stylish in and out of the saddle. The Christy Breeches are made with a four-way stretch material and CAVASOFT suede full seat grip. Finished with comfortable stretch leg cuffs, you'll never want to take these breeches off!
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Breeches with the Best Grip
Why We Love These Breeches:
Let’s be honest, we want security in the saddle without feeling like we are superglued in. The Isabella Grip Full Seat Breeches by Romfh feature a silicone full seat that is just the right amount of sticky, perfect for sitting a big moving trot or for extra grip over fences. The Isabella breeches feature a high-rise, wide waistband that provides coverage and shows off your feminine curves. Romfh's Softtouch™ fabric puts these breeches over the top!
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Most Stylish Breeches
Why We Love These Breeches:
If you look good, you feel good! As active equestrians, we know how hard it can be to have a 'fun' barn outfit without going over the top. That's why we picked the Meryl Active Breeches by Royal Highness Equestrian as our most stylish breeches! They offer a comfortable design in fun pops of color, perfect to incorporate into any outfit. From the classic knee patch to the mid-rise wide waistband, these breeches create confidence wherever you go.
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Best Budget Breeches
Why We Love These Breeches:
If you want the look of a higher-priced breech without breaking the bank, the Euro Seat Knee Patch Breeches by Royal Highness Equestrian are a no-brainer. These breeches feature a mid-rise waist to flatter different sizes and shapes of riders and the material gives you plenty of stretch as you ride. Offered in fun colors and with a faux suede knee patch, the Royal Highness Euro Seat Breeches are truly a great value.
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Closing Thoughts:
Finding the perfect pair of breeches is hard. Some have the right shape but not the right fabric. Others feel great but you don't like the way they look. Everyone's personal style and shape affect how they will view and judge breeches. That's why we want to showcase some that we think hit all the marks! Of course, we understand that our favorites might not be the same as your favorites so we encourage you to shop to your heart's desire and start your journey to finding your best breeches! As always feel free to contact our friendly customer service by calling 1(800)620-9145 or by emailing info@ridingwarehouse.com. Happy riding!
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