Wow. Basically all I can say. I've been riding for more than a year now and I haven't ever used chaps. That's why all I can say is wow. They made riding this weekend so much easier. I actually stuck to the horse! I am quite content with this product, and my only complaint would be that it's not as easy to stick to the ponies as it is to the horses. Still, though, it is a great product and I highly recommend it whether you just ride for trails or are constantly on horseback. ((A note... The sizing charts are weird, so to give you an estimate, I'm about 5'3" and the size Large fit me, maybe slightly big.)) 5 stars