Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Animo breeches: Not a horse in sight

AnimoTM breeches, which are made in Italy, have recently become available in the U.S. and now Dover Saddlery is carrying them. I think they're cute in photos but I really enjoyed their Spring 2011 catalog, which has a "theme" (think all their catalogs have a pretty unique look and feel), and not a horse in sight! As a rider I will be interested in
  • what the fabric feels like
  • how well they fit me
  • how on earth I'll pay for $350 breeches
Expensive, but just the kind of detailing I fall for -- it is  just lovely. $350! I'm afraid I'll like them. Really afraid. 


16 comments:

  1. Francesca PrescottApril 13, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I saw these today at a horsey shop near me! Their summer show jackets are adorable, but of course they're for jumpers, not dressage riders! Cool collection, for sure. I didn't look at the prices though... Probably not so cool!!! But then horsey stuff is never cheap, is it!

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  2. DomApril 13, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Very cool. I got a kick out of the site.

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  3. K.K.April 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I just don't understand how breeches can cost $349...and the shirt is $199.99...that's $548 more than I paid for my horse!:-) For that kind of money those clothes better make me a better rider lol!

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  4. TBAApril 13, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Love these! But I'm with you on the whole, I don't know how I could justify spending that much on clothing. I like the comment that they better make you a better rider for that price!

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  5. NetApril 13, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I loved the brown shadbellies! And like the look of them overall, too. Don't think I'll buy them, but I like them...

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  6. BeckzApril 13, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Animo does beautiful clothing. I wish it was in my price range.

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  7. BizApril 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I want !!!! They are stylish and flattering. Unfortunately the price is prohibitive for me.

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  8. JeanApril 13, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Those shadbellies are neat, and some of the decorations on the breeches are cool too...but the prices!!! I'd be afraid to ride in them for fear they'd get stained, or ripped or....something.

    Sorry. I don't need to spend that kind of money on my riding clothes.

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  9. DreamingApril 13, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I agree with you about feeling the fabric. That is most important to me. I cringed at paying $70 for Kerits on sale.... don't think I'll be buying Animo any time soon!

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  10. TaraApril 13, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    If I'm going to spend a good chunk of money, I'm buying custom-fit goods. Which I have done. I have Elizabeth G & Equissential breeches which have worn like iron and worth every penny. I also have custom (Vogel) boots. I did this because off the rack really didn't fit very well. Iridion comes the closest to fitting my long and not size 0 frame.

    This new company looks neat, but I won't be spending the bucks on their stuff because, I'm certain, they won't fit.

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  11. Marnie KApril 13, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    The breeches look like they may be comfortable but I would never consider paying that kind of money for them. I just bought a pair of Irideon pants that cost me twice what I pay for a pair of jeans!

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  12. Peggy AApril 13, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I can afford the breeches or the horse, but not both.

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  13. Rising RainbowApril 13, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    $350 ouch! I just can't justify that.

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  14. JenApril 14, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Don't see those gracing my wardrobe any time soon (not at $350 anyway). Now if we could shift Mr. Decimal Point one digit to the left to make it $35, it might be more in line with my no budget budget ;o)

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  15. Stacey Kimmel-SmithApril 14, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    As adorable as they are, it's tough to justify the expense, AND I think an average rider -- even one with a cute figure -- will look like a dilattante or a dandy UNLESS they can deliver a good ride. It's my own opinion but if you're going to wear something like this you want to be able walk the walk dressage-wise, or you'll just be a foolish woman spending money on clothes instead of lessons...

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  16. SprinklerBanditApril 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I looked at them in the Dover catalog, but I cannot imagine spending that much money on anything. My wedding dress was cheaper than those breeches! Yikes.

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