The best denim jodhpurs or breeches are a useful addition to any equestrian wardrobe as you can ride in them and then pop to shops or out to lunch looking stylish and suitably dressed. They should feel like a pair of jeans, but with all the features you would expect from a comfortable and practical pair of breeches or jodhpurs. In order to achieve this, breeches made using a cotton and elastane mix allow for comfort while still giving the traditional feel of a pair of jeans. Other features to give a jeans-like look include belt loops and back pockets, while features to make them practical breeches include a full-seat or knee grips and a four way stretch material.

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Cavallo Chaya breeches

These brand new denim breeches from Cavallo are good for everyday use with their five-pocket design, full seat, and bi-elastic material making them comfortable and functional. They have additional decorative stitching on the front and back pockets and fading on the legs for an extra touch.
RRP: £159
Visit: www.redpostequestrian.co.uk

Harry Hall Sculpting denim full seat jodhpurs 

Harry Hall’s sculpting breeches are designed to lift and enhance your shape by using panelling. They are made using a cotton and elastane mix so that they are stretchy and soft with a hook and bar fastening at the waist.
RRP: £45
Visit: www.harryhall.com

Euro-star Cleo breeches

Although these breeches are denim, they are still very stretchy and comfy whether your are in or out of the saddle. They come with either a full seat or with knee patches.
RRP: from £146.94
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Rhinegold Denim Crystal jodhpurs

New from Rhinegold, these breeches are made from quality four-way stretch fabric with self-seat, reinforced knee patches, zip and double brass front fastenings with belts loops. These jodhpurs have been ‘blinged-up’ with crystal detailing across the pockets and back belt loop with added white stitching detail.
RRP: £49.50
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Felix Bühler Helena jodphurs

These jean jodhpurs have a stretchy full seat made of synthetic leather in a contrasting colour to give comfort and security in the saddle. They are bootcut and therefore great for western riding or just for looking smart around the yard.
RRP: £69.90
Visit: www.kramer.co.uk

Dublin Supa Shape It denim breeches

These new denim breeches from Dublin feature a full seat for stability, and are good for riders that like the firmer support a woven fabric provides, and those that aim for a classic look. The style includes two front zip pockets and a navel-height waistband.
RRP: £64.99
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Equetech Denim breeches

These breeches aim to feel like a pair of jeans, but with all the features you would expect from a hard wearing pair of breeches. They have a stone washed finish with full stretch suede seat and contrast stitch design to the rear jeans-style pocket.
RRP: £93.95
Visit: www.equetech.com

Premier Equine Sachi denim breeches 

These simple and classic breeches are crafted in lightweight four-way stretch denim, cut to flatter and designed to provide a comfortable fit for the summer months. The full gel seat is made with a interlinked snaffle design and the cuffed hems are made from a stretchy nylon Lycra, good for ladies with a wider calf as it helps to prevent chafing from riding boots.
RRP: £99.99
Visit: www.premierequine.co.uk

Ariat Denim breeches

Crafted for maximum comfort and mobility in the saddle, these breeches can also be worn as leggings. They have been tailored to be figure hugging and finished with a washed and sanded look.
RRP: £79.99
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