Thursday, November 15, 2012

Horse Pants

So if you were to go check out the clothes at a cowboy store, you would probably find some that have the part that sticks out near the knees.  Clearly this is the prototypical dress for, well, dressage.

How did that start?  Was it just a fashion statement or did it at some point serve a purpose?  I'm trying to think of what that purpose could be and not being a horse guy, I really have no idea.

So I'm relying on you to fill in the blanks for me.  What is the utilitarian purpose behind riding pants or is there one at all?

I like knowing how things work and why they are the way they are.  Knowledge is cool.

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