I found that bicycle riding pants (tights) are perfect for the job. They not
only prevent rubs, but are warm in the winter under a pair of jeans or sweats,
and cool in the summer. I think they are rather fashionable. Ha Ha.
Good Luck,
Ranae
At 02:56 PM 4/10/96 -0500, you wrote:
>New Subject!
>
>I see an awful lot of rubs & sores & scars on the insides of riders' knees &
>on their shins (especially when I see everyone walking around in shorts at the
>riders' meetings). Would anyone like to share their secrets on what
>works best to prevent this?
>
>I had found a brand of fashion tights when they were in style several
>years ago that fit & don't rub me, but they are wearing out. The
>company doesn't make them anymore. What works? Any favorite brands?
> Do they come in XL??? :<(
>
>My husband doesn't want to wear tights (they "look" funny) - he has used
>riding jeans (Miller's) with pantyhose underneath. This works (kind of -
>rubs now instead of open sores), but it's very hot.
>
>We are using 1/2 chaps (gaiters, etc.) on our lower legs to prevent
>bruising & rubbing from stirrups leathers. I'm using 2 1/2"
>leathers, so not too big a problem. My husband's leathers are
>standard english (?1"?) so he has some pressure across his shins w/o
>the 1/2 chaps. Smooth leather 1/2 chaps have worked best for us -
>they are easy to clean. (It's hard to clean sweat, mud, etc. off of
>suede.)
>
>Hope somebody has found some answers! Meanwhile, I think I'll buy
>stock in Bandaids & Advil.
>
>Linda Flemmer
>Blue Wolf Equestrian Supplies/ Blue Wolf Ranch
>Chesapeake, VA
>
> "In case of emergency - Fur side up, steel side down!"
>