If you ride in the heat/humidity like I do, you may always be looking for the coolest riding apparel possible. I rarely ride for more than two hours at a stretch from late June-August, and even then, I melt. I found something great to ride in, but maybe everyone else has already thought of this. If you go to Walmart or Target and check out the exercise wear department, you'll find some long shorts and Capri's that appear to be made of the same stretch fabric as the Kerrit's breeches. They are sort of like biker shorts, just longer. Walmart carries Danskin brand and Target has Champion for about $12 and $18 respectively. The Danskins even have a cell phone/key pocket. I put the real sheepskin seat-belt covers over my stirrups and I can ride at least two hours at a stretch just fine, even posting the trot part of the time. The Champion ones even come in a boot-cut full length. It's amazing to me how much cooler it seems to have my lower leg open - maybe the knee patches on the riding breeches trap a lot of heat.
Karen Thomas, NC
