Find Harry Hall TEX jodhpurs and other imported riding gear at Steed & Style.

Jodhpurs, in their modern form, are tight-fitting trousers that reach to the ankle where they end in a snug cuff and are worn primarily for horse riding. The term is also used as slang for a type of short riding boot, also called a paddock boot or a jodhpur boot, because they are worn with jodhpurs.

Originally, jodhpurs were snug-fitting only from just below the knee, to the ankle and were flared at the hip; modern stretch fabrics have allowed jodhpurs to remove the flare and yet remain supportive and flexible.

Jodhpurs are originally from the Indian subcontinent as long trousers, reaching to the ankle, snug from the calf to the ankle, with reinforced fabric protecting the inner calf and knee from rubbing. The thighs and hips were flared, a traditional oriental style possibly to help with cooling the body in a hot climate, but which, in an era before the invention of stretch fabrics, also allowed free movement of the hip and thigh while riding.

Special adaptations for riding include: a pattern cut with the leg seams on the outside of the leg; a patch on the inside of the knee, sometimes of a hard-wearing material such as leather; and in some cases, similar leather or leather-like panel on the seat that helps the rider stay still in the saddle.

Classic jodhpurs are beige or white, but for working purposes come in a variety of colours. They are particularly well-suited for fast-growing children as shorter paddock boots cost less than tall boots to replace as a child’s feet grow.

Ladies began wearing jodhpurs during the 1920s, as they shifted away from riding horses side saddle. One of the first high-profile women to adopt the wearing of jodhpurs was Coco Chanel. She was inspired to copy the breeches as worn by a friend’s groom.

More information about jodhpurs can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodhpurs

At STEED & STYLE we have a range of Harry Hall jodhpurs and breeches.

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Harry Hall TEX Jodhpurs Chester Sticky Bum Ladies
The Harry Hall Jodhpurs for ladies is perfect for everyday horse riding and competitions. It has the traditional style of jodhpurs, with an excellent fabric for stretch which makes a comfortable fit. It features a dressage seat in sticky bum fabric giving added grip for the saddle. It comes in three different colours: charcoal, ivory, or navy.

Harry Hall TEX Jodhpurs Chester GVP Childs
The Harry Hail Jodhpurs for children is a pull-on style jodhpur that is made so small riders can dress themselves. This jodhpur is perfect for everyday horse riding and showing. It features zig zag cover sticking and self-fabric knee patches, and comes in black or navy.