Get Ready to Ride in Your Next Pair of Full Seat Breeches

Feel confident in your next pair of full-seat riding breeches or tights. We offer various options to keep you secure in the saddle, from suede to silicone, whether trotting down the centerline in a classic pair of white breeches or cantering across a cross-country field in a fun pair of colored breeches. Full-seat breeches will keep you secure in the saddle with added grip from leather, suede, or silicone materials. Plus, you can find multiple pairs so you can ride all year round with ventilated features during the summer and fleece or thermal features during the winter. Full-seat breeches also fit nicely under tall boots and half chaps, preventing additional rubbing.

Similar to regular non-equestrian pants, brands with full-seat breeches, like TuffRider, go by a wide range of waist sizes. Some brands, like LeMieux or Romfh, also offer inseam lengths, such as short, regular, and long. When shopping for full-seat breeches and tights, ensure that you find a pair that fits snugly in the waist and provides a comfortable range of motion for optimal mobility in the saddle. Some brands, such as Huntington Equestrian by Schneiders, even provide extra details, including a 2" wide waistband with belt loops and a two snap closure with a 4" zipper, to help you determine which breeches will fit best for tucking in show shirts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Full-Seat Riding Breeches

What are full-seat breeches?

Full-seat breeches have leather, suede, or silicone on the back of the pants, from the seat and inner thigh down to the knee, providing extra grip to stay in the saddle during dressage or eventing. The fabric of the full seat is sometimes in a contrasting color to the rest of the breeches.

Are full-seat breeches good for jumping?

Yes, Full seat breeches can be used and are good for jumping, but they are less common in the hunter rings.