My ongoing search for the perfect breeches at all price points continues. We all know that the Evolution by Halter Ego is my go to for breeches. However, they are more on the pricey side. Cavallo is one of my favorite brands that is very price friendly. I love their shirts, and I am finding their breeches to be pretty amazing.
Last week I tried on the new Cavallo breeches we got in. The Candera's are some of the most comfortable breeches I have ever put on. The breeches are made from a wonderful cooling fabric that is so stretchy - I would definitely go down a size. These are high waisted breeches with a wide waistband and some crystal accents. They were not my favorite look on my body type, but they looked amazing on Carolyn. The retail price of these breeches are $150 plus taxes.
The other pair of Cavallo's I tried on were the Calima's. They also felt amazing, and I. They are so comfortable and I love the back of them. They are like an accordion in the back, so they can fit the rise of your waist. The fabric is great for all seasons and has a nice stretch to it, while still holding you in. They have crystal accents on the back and Cavallo is done in crystals on the left leg. I have ridden, worked in the shop, and run errands in them. They are fabulous and priced at $159 plus taxes.
I hope this helps you pick out your next pair of breeches. If you have questions, feel free to message me on Facebook!
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Carolyn was just as pleased when she put on her Evolution breeches. She has an athletic build, so we worried about how they would look on her. They made her look so fantastic! I sent a picture right away to the owner of Halter Ego so she could see for herself. We have tried them on a variety of body types, and sizes since they come up to a size 40, and they have been beautiful on each one. We would recommend perhaps going up one size from your normal breeches.
We are blown away by the quality of the breeches and the how well they wear. I’ve been washing and wearing mine every few days for almost three weeks and they look brand new. They continue to be comfortable and ride exceptionally well.
In the months leading up to the country’s shutdown due to Covid, I talked to Wendy and Asia many times about their bridles and their breeches that they were beginning to launch. I am so happy to say that three years later, everything they promised, and more, have been delivered by these breeches.
Finding another helmet that meets all of my requirements, can be customized, and is this safe makes it a no brainer to get a KEP to keep my head safe.
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You will definitely will get your money out of these two brands of breeches. They are great breeches for those of you looking to get into riding, but not sure you want to invest a lot of money yet. We have some great older HKM breeches on sale online and on our live shows. Be sure to go check them out.
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The newest brand to the shop. We had been watching Ego7 for sometime, and were so excited to be offered to carry them when we brought in KEP Helmets. Designed in Italy, you can tell by the cut and tailoring that these breeches are made there. The small details on the front pockets, the quality of fabric and silicone grip are something else that sets them apart.
The Dressage Full Grip breeches, shown here, come in sizes 20-34. They are a mid-rise waist, that might be a little below the true mid-rise. These are great for ladies with a shorter midsection. They do tend to run a bit small and are on the slimmer side in from the waist to the thighs. I have a little more cushion in my seat than I would like, and I was not crazy about how they fit me. However, they look amazing on ladies that have a more athletic build through the seat and thighs as you can see above.
The interesting thing about these breeches is that when we put them on our junior rider at the barn who broke her pelvis a year ago, and on our sponsored rider, Deirdre Sabo who suffers from hip pain, they both had the same feedback. These breeches supported them in the hips, but still allowed full range of motion. They ride effectively like a compression tight, but look like they stepped off the runway in Milan. We are loving this breech and can’t wait for more of you to try them!
Kingsland - The Queen of Dressage
Kingsland is a well known brand in Europe. Their spokesperson is Charlotte Dujardin, and who does not want some of that dressage genius to rub off on them by wearing the brand she always does? Kingsland is similar to Pikeur, but at a much more a reasonable price.
We chose to carry them because we loved the fit of the Kadi breech, and the quality of all Kingsland products. The Kadi breech is similar to the Sarafina Bling, but just a smidge little lower in the rise at the waist. They have a wide waistband that helps them to stay perfectly in place and keeps your shirt tucked in. Riders love this wide waist band more than any other brand. The sizes are usually a 22-34, and they tend to run on the smaller side compared to Romfh breeches. Kadis are cut to be flattering to many different body types, and have ample room for a fuller figure in the seat and thighs.
The fabric is perhaps not quite as breathable as the Sarafina, but it is dust and stain resistant. They hold up extremely well and last for a very long time. The pockets on most Kadi models are only in the front, but they are deep enough to hold in all of the treats. We love the back pocket flaps that look so nice when you are sitting in the saddle.
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