Certainly this must be done, riding a horse in a kilt. I didn't find a direct reference to this doing a forum search. I'm a newbie, have yet to buy a kilt, and I'm researching what features I need. One thing I know, horses and saddles are dirty and smelly, so I'll be getting a washable material.

I'm wondering if the aprons separate a lot when sitting in the saddle. Is this a problem? Using a pin is not an option, nothing sharp should be near you or your horse. Can the kilt be custom fitted with buttons that keep the aprons together?

I will be using a Western saddle as well as an English saddle. The former has a high pommel and horn. Nothing must catch on those parts if the rider is thrown. As far as I can tell there are no cords or the like under a kilt that would lead to that. Am I right?

You can be sure I'll be wearing nylon+lycra gym shorts underneath as much for abrasion protection as modesty. Maybe the Greeks and Romans in their skirt-like tunics had calloused butts and legs but not this wuss!

If there are socks that can be pulled up over the knee, that would complete the abrasion protection. Are there such socks? (Otherwise I have some riding specific knee protectors that I can use, just have to put them on before socks and boots.)