Horse Pilot breeches comparison
How do you know which breeches are right for you?
Choosing the breeches that suit you best is usually an important step, and always a little complicated, because there are so many choices that we often get lost.
Breeches designed for you
Horse Pilot offers several different breeches:
The X-Balance is our iconic riding breeches reinvented. Pre-formed, stretchy, highly breathable and eco-designed, they've been designed for riding. Available for women only.
The X-Design is a durable, breathable pair of riding breeches with grip, designed as a second skin that adapts perfectly to the rider's posture. Available for men and women.
The X-Dress is a technical yet elegant pair of riding breeches specially designed for dressage. Available for men and women.
X-Aerotech are summer riding breeches with grip, highly breathable, for warm-weather riding. Pre-shaped, they adapt perfectly to the rider's posture on horseback. Available for men and women.
X-Balance Winter are warm, comfortable, water-repellent riding breeches. Designed as a second skin that adapts perfectly to the rider's posture, they protect against cold and rain. Available for men and women.
Here's a comparison chart of four of our different breeches to help you decide which one is right for you:
Common to all 4 :
All 4 breeches feature the following technologies: Preform fit Horse Pilot technology for a freedom of movement - Compression Horse Pilot technology to improve support and recovery - UV block Horse Pilot technology.
Grips on the inside of the knees.
Seamless saddle contact area to prevent friction.
All very stretchy and breathable, although the X-Design is a little less breathable than the other three.
None of the breeches is waterproof, but thanks to their materials, they all dry very quickly.
All four breeches are machine-washable: Synthetic program 30° max, no fabric softener, spin at 600 rpm, close zips, hang on a clip hanger as they dry quickly due to their material.
Each breech has 2 front pockets.
Differences to remember:
The X-Dress is specialized for dressage thanks to its grips on the seat area, while the X-Aerotech is designed for summer use.
The X-Balance 2024 has a thigh pocket for storing your phone.
The X-Design and X-Dress feature an elastic waistband at the back.
The X-Balance and X-Dress (5/5) dry faster than the X-Design and X-Aerotech (4/5).
X-Balance
Collection 2024
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 = Material 1: 64% nylon, 28% recycled nylon, 8% spandex - Material 2: 75% nylon, 25% spandex
Extra-comfort Horse Pilot technology
Knee grips
Seamless seat area
Breathability 5/5
Stretch 5/5
Quick-dry 5/5
2 hand pockets and 1 thigh pocket - High back waist and lower front waist.
X-Design
Collection 2020
Sensitive Fit ® = Material 1 : 71% polyamide, 29% elastane - Material 2: 68% polyamide, 32% elastane.
Extra-comfort Horse Pilot technology
Knee grips
Seamless and non-slip seat area
Breathability 4/5
Stretch 5/5
Quick-dry 4/5
2 hand pockets - High waistband at back and low waistband at front but raised at sides - elastic waistband at back.
X-Dress
Collection 2021
Sensitive Fit ® = Material 1 : 71% polyamide, 29% elastane - Material 2: 68% polyamide, 32% elastane
Extra-comfort Horse Pilot technology
Grips on seat and knees
Seamless and non-slip seat area
Breathability 5/5
Stretch 5/5
Quick-dry 5/5
2 hand pockets - High back waist and low front waist but raised sides - Elastic waistband at back.
X-Aerotech
Collection 2022
Sensitive Fabrics® = Material 1 : 73% polyamide, 27% elastane - Material 2: 79% polyamide, 21% elastane
Aerotech Horse Pilot® technology
Knee grips
Seamless seat area
Breathability 5/5
Stretch 5/5
Quick-drying 4/5
2 hand pockets - High back and low front waist.
How to find out which breeches are right for you?
In conclusion, it's crucial to choose the right breeches according to your specific needs and the equestrian discipline you practice.
If you ride mainly during the hot summer months, the X-Aerotech is the best choice for you. These breeches are extremely breathable, allowing comfortable riding even in very hot temperatures.
On the other hand, if you want warm breeches for winter, the X-Balance Hiver will be your best choice, as its inner fleece will protect you from the cold, and its water-repellent side will protect you from the rain.
If you're a dressage enthusiast, the X-Dress will be your best ally. Designed specifically for this discipline, it provides excellent grip and unrivaled comfort.
As for the X-Balance, it stands out for its practical thigh pocket, which makes it easy to store a phone or other small items. These breeches are a reinvention of our iconic model, improved with feedback from our riders to create the ideal pant.
The X-Design is a breathable breeches designed as a second skin. The most versatile model, they are an excellent choice for their resistance and perfect adaptation to the rider's posture.
In other words, whether you're looking for versatile, specialized, winter or summer breeches, you'll find what you need in the Horse Pilot breeches range. The breeches are designed with top-quality materials and innovative technologies to enhance your riding experience. Each breeches has been designed to give you optimum freedom of movement, while providing effective support and recovery.
When you choose Horse Pilot, you're choosing cutting-edge equestrian equipment designed to enhance your performance while optimizing your comfort.
