Cycling Gear in the Horse World

[Pedal Wench]

I would imagine the benefits of a cycling jersey's back pockets would apply to a rider too.

It's going the other way, but I bought some reflective vests (with flashing LEDs) that are designed for horse riders. It's all good!

[horserider]

crossing the sports boundries. i have not thought about how i could use the back pockets on a jersey.



horserider

[horserider]

instead of getting a cycling jersey i found a nike dri-fit tee at the pga tour superstore. i also got a new camelbak. i still have my charm but my charm's resivor is faulty. we wanted to make sure that it would work. instead of replacing the charm's resivor i got a whole new camelbak. i went with my mom.





this my first camelbak

http://www.camelbak.com/index.cfm

(mine does not look like this one since mine is an '05 model)




this is my new camelbak

http://www.e-omc.com/catalog/product...Bak-Dream.html


horserider

[spokewench]

You might just try a runners top - look at the internet for runners clothing. YOu will see a lot of tops without pockets that are moisture wicking - ie. take the sweat away from your body so they don't get clammy. You could also look at hiking clothes - they have the same types of technical fabrics.

[mimitabby]

you could use the back pockets just fine on a horse. YOu aren't leaning on anything with your back, so there's room there to hold your stuff if you need to, and if you don't, just don't use them.

[horserider]

i ended up getting a nike dri-fit tee, no pockets. i used it this weekend and it worked out great.




horserider

[aicabsolut]

you could use the back pockets just fine on a horse. YOu aren't leaning on anything with your back, so there's room there to hold your stuff if you need to, and if you don't, just don't use them.

Not a good idea. Depending on the discipline, things could fall out. And just like you can injure yourself falling off with a 2way radio or cell phone on your belt, it would not feel good to land on whatever you might stick in your pockets.

Cycling jerseys are not cut properly for upright body positions. It will not fit correctly for horseback riding. Just stick with athletic fabrics in traditional shirt styles.

I have to ask, why are you using a camelbak on your horse? Are you out on the trails all day? I can't think of anything less comfortable for general range of motion purposes, not to mention how awkward that weight would feel.