In the old days when I rode a lot in the winter time, and in Ontario it could get pretty cold, sometimes with a bitter wind, I had a good down jacket and I was always warm in that coat no matter how cold or how far I rode. It came down just over my hips. I also had a type of neck warmer that my Mom knit for me, it was worn double thick and wide at the bottom so it went right over your shoulders so no wind went down your neck and you could pull it up over your face right to the eyes to protect your face. I still wear these today but have to knit my own now. The shell of the jacket was pretty water proof so even drizzle or snow had no effect on me. I was always warm in that jacket.
Best winter riding coats?
I am thinking of treating myself to a nice riding coat in the new year, especially if I can find some good sales. What are your favorites for riding? I like long coats because they cover my legs, but they must have slits on the side or a front that opens from the bottom for riding. The warmer, the better, as I ride in very cold, below freezing weather and snow. A hood is nice, but a high collar even better since I'd be wearing a helmet anyway, but I like a collar that covers my neck.
I've been eyeing the Equidry coat out of the UK, but they are so oversized, I think it would annoy me. I understand that they are made to fit over many layers, however, I have having a lot of extra material flopping around. And since I'm short, I feel like I would just feel lost in it.
I have a great riding skirt so a shorter coat would also work with my riding skirt if you have suggestions for those. What are your favorite brands for winter riding?
I've been eyeing the Equidry coat out of the UK, but they are so oversized, I think it would annoy me. I understand that they are made to fit over many layers, however, I have having a lot of extra material flopping around. And since I'm short, I feel like I would just feel lost in it.
I have a great riding skirt so a shorter coat would also work with my riding skirt if you have suggestions for those. What are your favorite brands for winter riding?
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My coat had a zip that opened from the bottom as well so I could just open it at the bottom a couple of inches and that cleared the saddle (english) and it did not come down so far that it bunched up around the bottom. I would also wear leather chaps to protect my legs if it was really bitter cold. I rode in that coat for over 25 years. Saved it just for riding.
Why did the Grinch go to the Liquor Store??....
To buy some Christmas spirits.
Why did the Grinch go to the Liquor Store??....
To buy some Christmas spirits.
One thing about your new coat, you mention that it doesn't zip up from the bottom. I find that sometimes if the zipper is metal it can scratch the pommel of your saddle. if you ride in it try to roll the front up a little and tuck it up inside so the zipper is not in contact with your saddle.
Perhaps you could find a good quality vest, hopefully down, at a thrift shop and wear it under the coat. I have found some very good buys at the thrift shops for winter riding coats. Or there may be some on sale now that winter is half over.
I just hate to pay so much for a barn coat and I just check these shops when I am in town and have picked up some that are actually much better quality than my good coats. But that's ok as I feel I would like the better quality when outside doing chores, riding etc in the bitter cold.
Perhaps you could find a good quality vest, hopefully down, at a thrift shop and wear it under the coat. I have found some very good buys at the thrift shops for winter riding coats. Or there may be some on sale now that winter is half over.
I just hate to pay so much for a barn coat and I just check these shops when I am in town and have picked up some that are actually much better quality than my good coats. But that's ok as I feel I would like the better quality when outside doing chores, riding etc in the bitter cold.
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