About 16 Plus Rider

This on-line shop for women of size 16 and above has grown out of my own frustration with trying to find riding wear that fits, first and foremost, but that also flatters and lasts. Waistbands that cut me in two, having to buy men's jackets, and finding that not even men's extra large boots could accommodate my calves, had left me in despair. I couldn't understand why so little was available for bigger women, when in fact over 50% of women in this country are size 16 or above. It surely isn't because we are not out there riding! I wonder how many women have been put off riding by not being able to find attractive and practical clothing? The lack of availability of sizes above size 18 in particular seems to imply that a size 20 woman shouldn't be riding! But why not? My 15.3hh Friesian mare, Minke pictured with me above, who is not particularly chunky, carries me with ease, and so I decided I would do all I could to ensure that women who want to ride can find the clothing they need to give them confidence in their appearance, and comfort in the saddle.

Best wishes
Wendy