Riding jodhpurs are now an everyday part of a horse riders wardrobe. And if you get online and visit any horse riding clothing store you will find that they stock riding jodhpurs as standard. But have you ever wondered how these type of garments came into being and why they have become so popular? Below we take a closer look at the origins of jodhpurs and how they evolved to be the horse riding jodhpurs we know today.

For those who do not know, riding jodhpurs are tight fitting trouser like garments that cover the legs from waste to ankle. . The original jodhpur is only tight on the leg from the knee down. Above that it is flared up to the waist. Very different from the sleek styles of the riding jodhpurs we know and love today!

In the latter part of the 19th century on its arrival in Britain the jodhpur soon became part of military uniform. Before taking its form as modern riding jodhpurs the garment was adopted and tailored for many other uses. Looking through the history books you will notice that jodhpurs were worn not only my military pensonnel but aviators, motorcycle policemen and even film directors too. The humble jodhpur from India soon became an iconic piece of fashion around many parts of the world.

Over time the jodhpur was redesigned and eventually a design version came about that is the familiar riding jodhpurs we see today. As we mentioned above riding jodhpurs have now taken their place as an invaluable riding garment for many horse and pony owners. These garments are often worn with short riding boots, which are often called jodhpur boots. Riding jodhpurs are very similar to riding breeches which are also a very common piece of horse riding clothing.

To give riding jodhpurs their snug quality garments are manufactured with fabrics blended with an elasticated material such as spandex. As riding jodhpurs are worn for riding it is essential that materials used in their manufacture are breathable too. You will also find that modern riding jodhpurs are reinforced in areas where the boy makes contact with the horse and saddle.

Therefore you will notice most garments have full seats and knee patches. These garment features allow the horse rider much more protection as their body moves freely with the motion of the horse or pony.