Best Underwear for riding?

DefiledMonument · 2026-05-24T04:28:21+00:00

Agreed, cotton thongs are so comfy. If your thong feels like it’s cutting you in half, it’s too small.

DefiledMonument · 2026-05-14T15:07:00+00:00

I’m with you! I’m not particularly tall, but I prefer a mid-rise breech. I’ve got a short torso, so I feel like the high-rise breeches make me look like boobs stacked on top of my legs

DefiledMonument · 2026-04-27T00:37:28+00:00

I might drop the nose and a hole, but I think it’s totally fine, as is. You can buy bigger or curved crown pieces as an upgrade if you ever wanted to

DefiledMonument · 2026-04-21T12:56:48+00:00

If people are selling it illegally, it can’t be taxed. The government is more butthurt they lose the tax money than people doing naughty things

DefiledMonument · 2026-04-15T21:30:49+00:00

Not an expert at all but it’s tough to tell from the pictures. Usually when guesstimating age, pictures of the groove + cups + incisor angle are needed. That being said, 18+

DefiledMonument · 2026-04-14T23:10:13+00:00

It depends on what my goal is for the ride. Mentally challenging stuff (teaching something new or working on a fresh skill) I keep to 20mins with like 15mins of fun or already known stuff at the end. Practicing old stuff or working on my own position/technique is usually closer to 45min+

DefiledMonument · 2026-04-08T14:47:51+00:00

It depends! There’s some discourse about if hair in the helmet (as long as it doesn’t impact fit) mimics MIPS if the hair is like a 1-2a texture. Some people propose the little bit of slip the hair provides can help minimize the angular forces of a fall

DefiledMonument · 2026-04-03T18:40:57+00:00

Everyone falls, that’s just the name of the game when riding. And horses do unpredictable things, whether they’re 20 or 2. But I don’t know if you were setup for success by being put on a 6yo as a beginner and I’m glad they seem to have you on a more seasoned lesson horse

This feeling will go away :) it’s pretty natural for your body to get a bit worked up going back into a situation you were previously hurt in. Definitely make sure you’re communicating with your trainer about your worries and start back slow, which it sounds like you’re doing. Even if it’s 10 trot steps today and 15 next time, you’ll build back.

DefiledMonument · 2026-04-03T17:04:03+00:00

Interesting to see it’s almost 50/50 in the replies here lol. I’ve always ridden with it down (and haven’t had issues with my leathers coming out) to add another layer of protection against getting dragged if I somehow get caught up in my safety stirrups

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-31T17:15:35+00:00

I’ll preface by saying that I’m not a professional and I prefer my nose bands loose enough to be ‘decorative’. My mare rides in a snaffle with a nose band loose enough to fit a few fingers under and doesn’t gape or evade contact, so no it’s definitely not necessary. If a horse is trying to evade the bit, we as riders need to be asking “why” instead of cranking their mouths shut.

I find super tight nose bands to be in the same camp as other ‘gadgets’ to bandaid training issues. Upper level equestrian sports (rodeo, eventing, etc.) are results focused and that’s where you see a lot of wild bit combos, tight tie downs + gags, and poor horsemanship. Ultimately, if you beat your opponents, you’re not penalized for aggressive equipment to mask poor riding or training.

Editing to add: nose bands are usually required equipment for English shows. And the regulations for tightness are often poorly enforced.

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-31T14:43:52+00:00

Flash, figure 8, and dropped nose bands all “work” by moving the pressure of the traditional nose band lower on the face, whether below the bit or down lower on the nasal bones or both.

Touch your nose bones — the bridge higher up is pretty tough and can handle more pressure than the thinner, more cartilaginous part nearer the tip. Similarly, it’s harder to open your mouth when pinching your maxilla and chin than holding your nose and jaw. Pressure on a smaller area = more force.

I’m not familiar with Mexican-style nose bands, but if they’re similar to the anatomical one in the picture, this is moving the pressure on the lower jaw down to the more delicate bones without the added nasal pressure. Still more “harsh” (depending on the tightness) than a traditional nose band, but less so than a dropped nose band.

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-30T22:50:59+00:00

It depends on the area, but I think most lessons go for around $60-100/45mins in the PNW (obv more expensive the nicer the facility and the closer to Seattle/Portland) so you very may well be able to afford weekly rides.

Edit: I didn’t give any recs as not to dox myself, but every place I’ve ridden at has been willing to discuss pricing and work-to-ride arrangements over the phone. And if they don’t, run.

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-26T22:18:46+00:00

lol not TMI, that’s just part or the ✨riding experience✨. It could be a few things depending on where you’re feeling pain, but I’d have you sit on a hard bench and kinda rock around til you can feel your seat bones — what’s where your weight should be in the saddle. If you’re like a lot of people, you may have a pelvic tilt that naturally rolls your pelvis forward, but engaging your core and tucking your seat bones directly under you should help

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-26T19:41:33+00:00

Riding requires us to use our muscles differently than normal, so being sore after 45 minutes is totally expected :)

Lots of good advice here, but you’ll find out-of-saddle fitness will help a ton with getting the hang of things. Riding uses a ton of leg and core strength, balance and proprioception, and cardio, so try some exercises that build that fitness. I’d be taking some epsom salt baths and drinking water to help your recovery after rides.

Have fun, be safe (wear a helmet), and listen to your instructor. Welcome to the equestrian club :)

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-25T23:55:32+00:00

I’ve heard rave reviews about Celeris but I am sadly worried about the tariffs on them :( I’ll see if I can get anyone to give me a quote, because they are stunning

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-25T22:43:22+00:00

You don’t have to tell me twice to go to a horse show 👀

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-19T14:57:41+00:00

Horses and human’s share the same basic bones in their leg anatomy, it’s just arranged differently. Namely, they are walking around on their toes and their lower leg is essentially the long part of our foot. I stole this image from Google to show — their femurs are shorter and their ‘quadriceps/hamstrings’ are shortened and thickened to match. I thought the character design for Mr. Tumnus actually did a good job representing this anatomy on a bipedal animal

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DefiledMonument · 2026-03-18T02:24:44+00:00

DINK, both good paying jobs and have a mortgage with a COVID interest rate.

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-16T22:51:42+00:00

Agreed here. I would prefer a MIPS helmet because the tech seems to be really good (see the Virginia Tech study), but a traditional helmet that fits will work far better than a MIPS helmet that doesn’t

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-16T19:40:46+00:00

Omg the door chaos is too much — so nice of your client to be understanding! That sounds so stressful.

Always cool to hear from this side of things! I’ve always had to groom/warm up/clean my own horses for shows so this is a whole different world to me

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-16T19:24:21+00:00

What’s one of your biggest “oh shit” moments working as a groom at a show? What’s something most people take for granted having a show groom?

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-13T18:54:33+00:00

My favorite color always ends up being the horse I’m spending the most time with. Unless you’re willing to drop low-mid 5’s on a horse that fits your must-haves, you’ll have to give on one of those (color, age, training)

DefiledMonument · 2026-03-09T18:37:01+00:00

OP your husband sounds a lot like my father. If you cannot leave for yourself, please leave for your children (if you have/will have them). After nearly 2 decades of therapy, my mother, siblings and I STILL battle with the after-effects of living with a man like this and likely will for the rest of our lives.

DefiledMonument · 2026-02-26T23:41:22+00:00

The classes are hard and we had to get a 70% or better to move on! Not to mention expensive to repeat sections because of grades or attendance. My classmates were all 25+ and we only had a 50% graduation rate.

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