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Jodhpurs
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Jodhpurs, in their modern form, are tight-fitting trousers 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 ridi
A horse show competitor wearing contemporary stretch-fabric jodhpurs
A horse show competitor wearing contemporary stretch-fabric jodhpurs
Marwari horse in Rajasthan. Note the traditional long riding trousers, tight around the calf, reaching to Mojari slippers.
Marwari horse in Rajasthan. Note the traditional long riding trousers, tight around the calf, reaching to Mojari slippers.
Jodhpur boots, also called paddock boots, are worn with jodhpurs, but also may be worn with breeches if half-chaps are added which provide the functio
Jodhpur boots, also called paddock boots, are worn with jodhpurs, but also may be worn with breeches if half-chaps are added which provide the functionality and look of a tall riding boot
Cecil B. DeMille, 1937, wearing the flared-hip riding breeches that are often termed jodhpurs.
Cecil B. DeMille, 1937, wearing the flared-hip riding breeches that are often termed jodhpurs.
Breeches
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Breeches or britches are an article of clothing covering the body from the waist down, with separate coverings for each leg, usually stopping just below the knee, though in some cases reaching to the
Jodhpurs
…jodhpur style of flared thigh and hip was rapidly taken up by the British polo-playing community, who adapted it to the existing designs of English riding breeches, which ended snugly at mid-calf, and were worn with tall riding boots. The full-legged design of the true Jodhpur was not adopted as British polo…
Breeches are still worn as livery for special occasions in several European courts. Here, a coachman in the Netherlands wears them during Prinsjesdag,
Breeches are still worn as livery for special occasions in several European courts. Here, a coachman in the Netherlands wears them during Prinsjesdag, 2013.
Breeches as worn in the United States in the late 18th century: Elijah Boardman by Ralph Earl, c. 1789
Breeches as worn in the United States in the late 18th century: Elijah Boardman by Ralph Earl, c. 1789
A pair of buckles for dress breeches. The T-hook of the buckle is inserted into a buttonhole on the strap at the bottoms of the leg of the breeches. T
A pair of buckles for dress breeches. The T-hook of the buckle is inserted into a buttonhole on the strap at the bottoms of the leg of the breeches. The end of the strap is slipped through, the prongs lowered and then the end slipped through the other side of the buckle.
Equestrian portrait of Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn by David Morier around 1765.
Equestrian portrait of Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn by David Morier around 1765.