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Christine C. Mills in NC
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Username: Chrism
Post Number: 1069
Registered: 4-1999
| | Posted on Monday, Apr 11, 2005 - 1:40 pm: |   |
Things to check:
Saddle fit - is your saddle big enough for your bum?
Technique - are your bum's seatbones placed in the lowest part of your saddle? Are you riding with relaxed hips that follow the horse's motion and are your body parts stacked evenly one upon the other? Avoid the dreaded "chair seat."
Undies - try wearing them inside out so the seam and elastic is away from you. Avoid cotton as sweaty cotten can make rubs. May sure they are not too small and not too big/baggie.
Lube up - Runner's products, such as Bodyglide, etc. can prevent friction rubs.
When all else fails, treat with a bit of neosporin prior to showering (OUCH).
Cheers. |
D.
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Username: Dyduroc
Post Number: 101
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2005 - 10:03 am: | |
Christine, Where was this info when I needed it? Found out the hard way how uncomfortable cotton undies can be! Won't make that mistake again!
Great tips. Thanks for sharing.
D. |
Debbie Green
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Username: Green007
Post Number: 65
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2005 - 10:24 am: | |
There is also special underwear for sale fthat is designed just for riders! It is designed with little to no seams. You can get a pair from most tack catalogs (like Dover Saddlery) but I believe they make a similar type for joggers, bikers, etc that may cost less for the same thing. Once you've tried it, you will buy more. Its kind of like wearing boot socks instead of regular tube socks under full riding boots. You think its too expensive until you've tried it. Then you run out and buy several pairs!
If it is already "too late" and you have rubs, try A & D lotion. You can get it at the supermarket in the baby section (near the diaper rash ointments). |
Christos Axis
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Username: Christos
Post Number: 691
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2005 - 11:21 am: | |
Synthetic pantihose under your riding pants is the best anti-chafing ever (do try them and thank Sara Wolf for the idea).
Sports tights with a lot of lycra in them also work well. As they're horribly slippery, your seat will improve dramatically and rubs in them are practically impossible. |
Debbie Green
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Username: Green007
Post Number: 66
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2005 - 11:35 am: | |
Yes I also like to use pantyhose when foxhunting due to the dual purpose of non-chafing and an extra layer of warmth without bulk. In the summer, it can get very hot to wear pantyhose under your breeches though, because they do trap heat. |
Sara Wolff
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Username: Mrose
Post Number: 569
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2005 - 11:51 am: | |
Has anyone tried those jeans (Diamond jeans?) that have a diamond shaped crotch area? I've seen them advertised in motorcycle magazines, but have thought they looked like they might be good for western riding.
The special undies made for bicyclists are fairly expensive and I think a bit bulky. The bike shorts and tights have ther right idea. I wonder why they don't make riding pants like them? |
