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Not-So-Speedy Dressage

From Endurance to Dressage

Ovation Breeches Updated Review

2/7/2019

 
A few days ago, I reviewed the Ovation Aqua X Lightweight & Cool UV Full Seat Breeches. I need to update my review. These things are stinking AWESOME. They are so fabulous that I need them in every color. And lucky for me, they actually come in several additional colors which is why I needed to do an update.
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Like this tan color. Perfect for Bakersfield's grueling summers.
Let me back up a bit. When I first reviewed these breeches, I lamented the fact that they were a closeout item. I hate finding a product that I like, especially breeches, only to find out that I've jumped on the bandwagon too late as they're disappearing from this earth, never to be heard from again. Just my luck.

Much to my delight, the fine ladies over at the Riding Warehouse let me know that only some of the colors were being discontinued while the rest would remain as a part of their regular inventory. Not only that, but they're adding colors this spring and fall. Be still my heart.
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And these for sure as I ADORE white breeches with a gray seat.
Besides new colors, there must be something else to necessitate an updated review, right? There is, and it's a good one. I generally wash my breeches after every one to three uses. In the summer, my breeches are only good for one, maybe two wearings. After that, they just stink beyond what I can stomach wearing. In the wintertime, I can get more wear out of them.

I have plenty of breeches. It's not like I need to stretch the wearings until laundry day. I just hate doing laundry. So when I started wearing my black pair of Ovation Aquas some time late last week, I was surprised when they still looked (and smelled) good enough for Saturday. And then they still looked good for Sunday's lesson. And then, with no exaggeration, I wore them again on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
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After a long day at work AND a quick ride on Speedy.
Here's where I am probably going to lose you. When I woke up on Wednesday morning, it was freezing cold. I knew I would have my students out on the field practicing the high jump - it's track season, so I wanted to be comfortable. On top of that, I just couldn't face changing into my barn clothes later that afternoon while shivering in the feed room. With only a moment's hesitation, I pulled my heavily worn black Ovation breeches out of my barn bag and donned a (clean) black riding shirt. I topped those with a horsey-themed fleece vest and yanked on my Dublin river boots. Some lipstick and jewelry helped dress it all up.
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After a week's worth of hard use.
And do you know what? Those breeches looked sharp! There was not a stray horse hair, stem of hay, or speck of dirt on those pants. There was no bagging at the knees or butt, nor any other indication that they had been worn every day for a week. In fact, once I was back home, I shoved them back into my barn bag to wear this afternoon.

If you need a new pair of breeches, I promise you, you will not be disappointed in these. If you're looking for a deal, there are still some of the discontinued colors/sizes available. And if that's not enough incentive, message me for a 20% off discount code.

You can bet I'll be stalking Riding Warehouse's page for the new spring colors. And since my first show probably won't be until April, I have enough time to get that white pair, too.
Amelia Pitts link
2/8/2019 04:50:51 pm

I’m glad to see another review of these! I’m starting to shop (desperately hopeful right now!) for warmer weather breeches and these have sort of been on my list. Closeout plus discount code seems like a great time to try them! Any chance you’d like to share? :)

Bakersfield Dressage link
2/8/2019 04:58:47 pm

Absolutely! RWEJ Hope you find something you love!

APitts
2/9/2019 08:46:10 am

Thank you so much! I don’t often comment but wanted to let you know I love reading your blog and admire the work you’ve done with both boys! :)

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2/9/2019 09:09:20 am

That's really kind of you to say, Amelia. Thank you. :0)

Since I do most of my blog reading during my lunch break as I multi-task (eat my sandwich while grading papers and running the detention program ...) I don't have a free hand to do much commenting myself. Or, responding to comments (which I love!). I really like "meeting" other riders around the country and love to hear their stories even more than I like sharing my own.

On another note, I LOVE your browbands, but I HATE making choices. Izzy "needs" something with some color, even if it's just me to see it. Don't be surprised when you hear from me pleading for some suggestions. I just need to do some pruning of my money tree first! LOL


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