Month: February 2025

Best Half Chaps for the Mongol Derby? Call the specialists today.

Date posted: 20/02/2025

which half chaps are best for the mongol derby?

Decision time.

Which Half Chaps are best for the Mongol Derby? Kelsey Elliot’s training is in full swing. As the weeks tick by, her kit needs to be chosen. Here we look at the importance of reliable kit, as athletes for the Mongol Derby prepare for their big adventure. Just Chaps is confident that their products are deisgned and manufactured to such great quality to supply riders for this world-renowned race.

Reliable kit.

For any endurance race, your choice of Half Chaps is critical.  Half Chaps provide protection, comfort, warmth and grip. They offer protection from bruising, scratches and pinching. Competitors in the Mongol Derby spend long hours on horseback each day and rely on Half Chaps to provide an extra layer of protection from chafing and rubbing. A perfect fit is essential. Half chaps that fit snug and secure reduce the likelihood of blisters. At Just Chaps we have several options which will be ideal for the job. 

Hours in the Saddle

One of the most important things in preparing for the world’s longest horse race is hours is the saddle. “There’s no way to prepare for 1,000 km before I get there, so long days will just have to do! As the days tick down closer and closer to the Mongol Derby, I am riding as much as possible, reports Kelsey.

My big milestone in prepping is an upcoming trip to the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. I will be spending a week in the area, riding all day every day, starting with a 25 mile endurance ride on the first day. This solid week of riding will be a great way for me to gauge how far along I am in my training and how far I still need to go.

Getting the horses in shape for the ride at Biltmore is a challenge, especially this early in the season—the weather is less than cooperative. Long, slow hill work and lots of trotting is the start of getting fit, and then adding either distance or speed each ride, but never both at the same time.

It goes without saying that my All Purpose chaps from Just Chaps are one thing I don’t need to worry about – they do the job perfectly. Read more about this fantastic product here.

If you’re competing in the Mongol Derby, contact us today on 01403 820887 or info@justchaps.com to discuss finding your perfect fit.

You can read more about why Just Chaps are specialists in their field here.

Interested in wearing our award-winning Saltos leather range in the Mongol Derby? – you can read all about them here.

All Purpose riding gloves; a rider’s everyday essential.

Date posted: 04/02/2025

female rider wearing All Purpose riding gloves in black.

 Just Chaps is proud to win a second product recommendation from Horse & Hound. In recent trials, their All Purpose riding gloves were given a score of 9/10. Here’s the write-up from Horse and Hound. And here is the story behind this product success. 

Constant Product Development

The Just Chaps team make it clear: “We are always working on new products – and always working on how best to get these new great products in front of riders”.

Working with excellent manufacturers is key. The product development at Just Chaps have great ideas but behind this, great manufacturers are required to source the best textiles and produce consistently high quality garments. 

“We loved putting together the All Purpose gloves for riders. It was obvious to us what riders needed”. Research showed that riders would love a glove that offered warmth and comfort without bulk, good grip and washability. “Our best gloves manufacturer knew exactly what we were looking for and it didn’t take long to agree on requirements. Fast forward several months and we were ready to launch. “

Perfect Timing for the All Purpose Gloves

Timed to perfection, Horse & Hound were looking for new release gloves to be tested by professional riders before products went on sale. 

All of the gloves in this group test were put through their paces by professional dressage rider Keith Robertson and his team at Wild Farm Equestrian. Read more about the testing here:

Keith found that: “These gloves were really comfortable and they kept my hands really warm, so I wore them for both riding and yard work. They stood up to regular wear really well and still look smart.”

Perfect Riding Gloves

Just Chaps choose softshell as the main fabric because it is inherently cosy, comfortable and waterproof. We line the softshell with Thinsulate to add a little more warmth. As the name suggests, “Thinsulate” offers a thin layer of insulation.

All Purpose – the team chose this name because the gloves are just that! They do a great job in the yard when filling hay nets, cleaning, dealing with your horse. And they are equally good for riding. Needlesstosay, they are the perfect all-rounder for a chilly day. 

We make All Purpose Gloves in a wide range of sizes from XS to XL. XS is a good size for teenagers or children who are starting to looking for a better quality glove. XL will normally fit a man’s hand. 

“We are so proud to be recognised again for another practical and affordable solution for the riding community” commented Just Chaps MD, Helen Salmon.

Order yours today online here or call 01403 820887 to talk to our friendly, expert team. If you love All Purpose, take a look at our other fantastic range of gloves.  To learn more about Just Chaps and their fantastic range, this article is for you. 

rider holding a pony head collar and wearing Just Chaps All Purpose riding gloves

The Perfect Riding & Yard gloves – scoring 9/10 in Horse & Hound.