Breeches, Breggings and Zeggings...OH MY!

• Posted on 26 April 2024
• By Lydia and Char Harouna
• Posted in breeches, breggings, Dressedbyanytime, equestrianapparel, Essentialridinggear, horsegirlstyle, riding leggings, ridingbreeches, ridingtights
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Find out the difference between riding breeches, breggings and zeggings.

As a parent of a beginner rider or a vintage competitor, oftentimes, equestrian apparel lingo can be downright confusing.  What in the world is the difference between a breech and a bregging, let alone a zegging! 

Everyday here in the shop with customers, we highlight the qualities of full-seat versus knee patch pants in addition to how riding pants should fit and feel.  We also discuss the controversy of which silicon pant may damage your saddle (for the record we don’t carry the type that do!). In the sing-song voice of the Wizard of Oz, “Follow the Anytime Blog, Follow the Anytime Blog!”  where we will translate “Breeches and Breggings and Zeggings…Oh My!” as well as many other topics.

In general, riding pants come in various styles, including full-seat, knee-patch, and euro-seat designs, each offer different levels of grip and support specifically crafted for the rider and discipline. Full-seat pants have a reinforced seat-to-knee area for maximum grip in the saddle, while knee-patch versions feature patches of grippy material just on the knees for added stability.

The most commonly known riding pants are breeches.  Breeches originated as standard riding attire, typically they are made from durable materials like cotton or synthetic blends. Traditional breeches feature a higher waistband, often with belt loops, to ensure they stay in place during rides. All riding pants vary in waist heights and bottom closures.  Just like jeans, waist heights range from mid-rise to high rise.  Kids and teens generally prefer a lower to mid rise, where other body types like a higher rise.  Thankfully, uncomfortable ankle closures with velcro are in the past.  Nearly all modern riding pants have a “footless sock bottom” aka lycra around the ankles to keep the pants in place and inside a boot.  Our customers find this modern version superior to the scratchy velcro bottom.  Breech material is usually more substantial with a formal structured appeal.  Breeches have a button type enclosure as well as a zipper and belt loops.  Front and back pockets are optional.

Anytime Tack Essential Riding Breeches

• Formal Appeal
• More Structured
• Zipper and Button Enclosure
• Sturdier Fabric
• Faux Detailed Back Pocket, Two Full Front Pockets
• Saddle Safe Silicon Full Seat Honey-Comb Design
• Reinforced Back Belt Loop
• Footless Sock Bottom Ankle Opening
• Adult Sizes Only XXS-XL, Black and Grey
• Suitable for Shows, Clinics and Everyday Riding

Breggings are essentially a modern hybrid of a breech and legging that creates a versatile less formal option for riders. Breggings are made from a sturdy but stretchy, lighter and breathable fabric like spandex or a combination of technical materials.  They provide a snug yet comfortable fit. Breggings typically feature the same design elements as traditional breeches, such as knee patches or full-seat panels, but with a sleeker silhouette and enhanced flexibility.  The biggest difference between a breech and bregging is that breggings are pull-ons, like a legging.  Breggings do not have a zipper or enclosure, but may have pockets and/or belt loops.

One of the key benefits of breggings is their ability to transition from barn chores to the saddle.  Breggings combine the equestrian style and athleisure comfort making them a popular choice among riders who value both fashion and function.

Anytime Tack Essential Riding Breggings

• Casual to Clinic Appeal
• Easy to Wear Slimmer Silhouette
• Pull-On with Faux Zipper and Pockets
• Large Hidden Cellphone Pocket
• Stretchy, Lighter Tech Fabric
• Saddle Safe Timeless Horse Silicon Full Seat
• Belt Loops with Reinforced Back Loop
• Footless Sock Bottom Ankle Opening
• Adult XXS-XL and Child Sizes XXS-XL, Navy and Black
• Suitable for Everyday Riding and Barn Chores

Zeggings are an innovative garment that takes leggings, breggings and breeches to the next level.  Zeggings are functional for everyday riding, chores and formal enough for the show ring!  Anytime Tack combined all the popular elements of a breech, bregging and legging to make a zegging, aka zippered legging!  

Zeggings feature a high-tech breathable stretchy fabric with a reinforced waistband, button enclosure and zipper.  They are a mid-rise pant with belt loops, a hidden cellphone pocket and other faux pockets for detailing.  A honeycomb full seat pattern adds extra eye catching zing and stick.  Zeggings have been a shop favorite in all age brackets since their arrival this year. 

Additionally, zeggings include thoughtful design details such as reinforced stitching and strategically placed seams to ensure durability and comfort during long hours in the saddle or doing barn chores.

Anytime Tack Essential Riding Zeggings

• All-Around Appeal
• Easy to Wear Slimmer Silhouette
• Zipper and Hook Enclosure 
• Extra Elastic Waist Band 
• Large Hidden Cellphone Pocket
• Faux Back Pockets
• Stretchy Tech Fabric
• Saddle Safe Silicon Honey Comb Full Seat
• Belt Loops with Reinforced Back Loop
• Footless Sock Bottom Ankle Opening
• Adult Sizes XXS-XL, Black and Navy
• Suitable for Shows, Everyday Riding and Barn Chores

Anytime Tack is proud to present our branded essential riding apparel, boots and accessories.  Our customers agree that our product line and the introduction of the Zeggings to the equestrian industry, are all functional and stylish fashion statements in and out the saddle. Be prepared to never want to wear anything else after trying these!