[Harktak]

I ride in fjallraven Greenland No 1 down jacket. The exterior is tough enough that it does not rip or tear on branches. The down is good quality and you can layer more underneath depending on how cold it is. I ride with a fleece underneath to -20C ish. I like the bomber length as I ride with shotgun chaps in the winter.

Likely not the setup some ladies are looking for but posted anyway.

 

[Woodhaven]

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.

 

[COWCHICK77]

Navy surplus peacoat. Impervious to wind, rain/snow resistant, high collar. Mine hits me just mid thigh, but I am also short.

I love these too! I've gotten to the point I don't want to wear mine out, unless I really need it I don't wear it. The only thing I don't like about the one I have, pockets don't button or zip, easily remedied by a simple button but I haven't done it.

I had a WWII Swedish army wool overcoat I regret trading off. It was long(mid calf?), riding slits but it big it draped well on a horse, double breasted with a full collar. I always felt majestic in it, like I should of been weilding a sword..or M1 garand..lol

 

[ksbowman]

I'm no fashion statement (LOL) but I wear a Carhart type with a hood, wool neck gaiter and a pair of oilskin/flannel lined chaps. This works well for me and if it is real cold or windy I wear a wool vest under the coat. The coat has elastic cuffs and elastic around the waist to keep drafts out.

 

[QtrBel]

My grandfather was a shorter, slighter man than any of the boys. About our size as middle schoolers. Everyone of us wore his Navy peacoat through that time frame. That got me to thinking about what I most wore driving which was a thick hooded wool cape. It worked well for riding too but collected hay and hair like crazy.

 

[ACinATX]

I had a WWII Swedish army wool overcoat I regret trading off. It was long(mid calf?), riding slits but it big it draped well on a horse, double breasted with a full collar. I always felt majestic in it, like I should of been weilding a sword..or M1 garand..lol

I have that exact coat! What are the odds??? I got it on eBay many years ago -- I wonder if I got yours?

That coat is a tank. But it's soooooo heavy.

 

[COWCHICK77]

I have that exact coat! What are the odds??? I got it on eBay many years ago -- I wonder if I got yours?

That coat is a tank. But it's soooooo heavy.

Maybe you did!! That'd be funny

They are heavy. I had to look on ebay to see what they are going for now, I bought mine for $40?

 

[Celeste]

I do not like long coats. I feel like I am fighting them and the saddle about what goes where.

I usually ride in layers.

An old turtle neck shirt to protect my neck.
A warm shirt over that, (I use the LLBean "river driver" shirt. It is a men's shirt, but who is looking.
Over that, I usually wear a lined wool shirt.
Then I wear a goose down vest.

I also use a helmet cover and a scarf.

If that is not warm enough, I probably will go back in the house.

 

[Acadianartist]

I do not like long coats. I feel like I am fighting them and the saddle about what goes where.

I usually ride in layers.

An old turtle neck shirt to protect my neck.
A warm shirt over that, (I use the LLBean "river driver" shirt. It is a men's shirt, but who is looking.
Over that, I usually wear a lined wool shirt.
Then I wear a goose down vest.

I also use a helmet cover and a scarf.

If that is not warm enough, I probably will go back in the house.

Haha, I get it. But it's always cold here in the winter, so if I didn't wear a heavy coat and ride anyway, I wouldn't be able to ride all winter. It's pretty typical for me to ride until it gets down to about -15C. Beyond that, I probably won't ride, unless I get really desperate. I do like my goose down vests, but they wouldn't be warm enough in that kind of cold.

This is what I normally look like riding in winter, lol. I am wearing my heavy, down-filled coat with my insulated riding skirt, my helmet cover, thick winter gloves and winter boots. It works, but I'd like to get a coat that is not quite this bulky. The bulky coat is now my barn chores coat. I did end up ordering one from Canada Weather Gear so I'm very excited to get it. And while I was there, I bought a bunch of other items on sale! They have a great selection of cheap winter PJs, some hoodies, sweatpants that should work well for riding and to do chores, etc.

 

[PennyTheConnie]

Canada Goose makes the best quality coats money can buy, they can be a bit pricy but I've had the same one since I was twelve and it still holds up even though I wear it to the barn every day in the winter and have been for eight years. Their coats aren't specifically made for riding but there are a lot of good options to choose from and they last a long time.

 

[QuietCowgirl]

I just go with carhart 🤷‍♀️

 

[Acadianartist]

Canada Goose makes the best quality coats money can buy, they can be a bit pricy but I've had the same one since I was twelve and it still holds up even though I wear it to the barn every day in the winter and have been for eight years. Their coats aren't specifically made for riding but there are a lot of good options to choose from and they last a long time.

You're right, but I don't think I could ever justify spending that kind of money on a riding coat. Though I do keep an eye on used down-filled coats and if I could get one cheap enough, I might scoop it up. Most of my barn coats are used down-filled coats. But I do put a beating on them. I had one that was my very favorite and the zipper eventually gave way. I kind of regret not having it fixed because I loved that coat. I have unfortunately thrown out quite a few coats over the years when the zippers failed.

 

[Acadianartist]

Updating to say that I got the coat ordered from Canada Weather Gear (link above). Good deal - 300$ coat for 99$. However, if anyone is considering getting one, I'd say order down. I bought a small and it's very big on me. I'm not THAT tiny, lol. I like the length and the side zippers, however it doesn't zip up from the bottom in the front so that will be annoying. I'm picturing a bunch of fabric scrunched up right on my pommel. So it may end up being a chores coat after all.

Also, there's no way this coat will be warm enough. I have three now that are considerably warmer. It' pretty lightweight in comparison. Oh well... I did need another barn coat. One of my daughter's student was tacking up for a lesson the other day and I walked in wearing my current coat - a thrift buy in a very light colour - and she said "What happened to your coat?!!" in this horrified voice, lol. It's just dirty. I told her this is what it's like to care for horses day in and day out! So a black one will hide the dirt a little more.

So the search continues...

 

[Acadianartist]

I ride in fjallraven Greenland No 1 down jacket. The exterior is tough enough that it does not rip or tear on branches. The down is good quality and you can layer more underneath depending on how cold it is. I ride with a fleece underneath to -20C ish. I like the bomber length as I ride with shotgun chaps in the winter.

Likely not the setup some ladies are looking for but posted anyway.

Coming back to this one, which I could wear with my winter riding skirt. They are gorgeous! And look to be very high quality and durable. But ouch, the price tag reflects that. Do they ever go on sale?

 

[Harktak]

Coming back to this one, which I could wear with my winter riding skirt. They are gorgeous! And look to be very high quality and durable. But ouch, the price tag reflects that. Do they ever go on sale?

Sorry I was away. I haven't looked if they do or not, I picked it up at MEC and were cheaper at the time. I would still by one for the price, I have used it alot and it is very durable and worth it IMO.

 

[Acadianartist]

Sorry I was away. I haven't looked if they do or not, I picked it up at MEC and were cheaper at the time. I would still by one for the price, I have used it alot and it is very durable and worth it IMO.

I'm following up on some used ones at really good prices. Even as a barn jacket, it looks like it would be very durable. So thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Woodhaven]

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.

 

[Acadianartist]

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.

Thanks - I'll be careful of the pommel getting scratched. I haven't been able to ride with my new coat yet because it's sheer ice outside and has been for nearly two weeks. I'm pretty much losing my mind.

I already have two very warm vests, which are great to layer, but then it gets very bulky which I find annoying. I like them best on those coolish days when I don't really need a full coat (I wear a warm sweater underneath) rather than the truly cold ones. The long coat I bought is already really thick so I think it would just be too much with a vest underneath. It doesn't help that I'm short and have stubby little arms and legs so I look like the Michelin man with all those layers! It makes it difficult to move comfortably. These are the problems of short people living in a cold climate!