Good luck, there nothing worse than those chaffed inside the knees area.
Mine hurt, they 'wept' and occasionally bled. No bandage or ointment helped
and I was never able to get caluses there, nor was I able to get used to
it. So riding tights, sweat pants is it. I never, never wear jeans. Of all
the pain-associated riding activities, chaffing is one that I can't forget.
The softer the material, the less problem I have. I'm currently trying out
a set of 'endurance' saddle bums to see if they pass that acid test. Always
fashion conscious (just kidding), my less than perfect body does nothing to
enhance a pair of tights so I wear a large Tshirt or jacket, etc., that
covers my tush.
Good luck. I did encounter an 'cure' as a hiker. The second you feel even a
tingle on your foot, quickly put moleskin on. It's worked for me! And I
carry it all the time. Perhaps it might help to put moleskin on the tender
areas before riding, I know hikers that have done that and then start
looking for a new pair of boots that won't cause the problem.
I have a theory that you Yankies got such cold-blooded, nasty outlaws
because they wore jeans when riding. Having majorly chaffed tender parts
would not have contributed to a positive and joyful outlook!
Thanks for Sharing!
Monika Smith and Koko
>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!"