I love these so much! I wear them when riding for arena work but I also love wearing them when on hacks too! I will wear them dressed up for English with my tall boots but I also wear them when it's hot in a western saddle.
I can be in between sizes, but I recently lost weight so my medium size is a little big on me. I will need to try ordering a small next time. I am 5'3 and I have hips and a butt but I still have a petite figure, I really like the way they fit on me. The rise is nice, it's a middle rise (they could sit higher on you if you have a short torso), overall I like where they hit on my waist just at my belly button. The Ice fil riding tights are so comfy I wear them to lounge around the house - they have been the ultimate pandemic pant (hello pockets for snacks and my phone).
I have had about 4 pairs, I have noticed when I hang dry them they look nicer for longer. When washing them I would turn them inside out, it will make the silicone look nice for at least 3 years.
Lastly, I love the big pockets on these riding tights!