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Post by frankiesmum on Oct 18, 2011 20:12:37 GMT
i going to have a new riding jacket for xmas and am wondering what people suggest. i dont do the bomber styles as im tall and they just sit around my waist leaving my back cold. really want a good length one that has the vents behind for the saddle, say one that fits to the lower part of my bottom. must be warm as i am outside all day and get so so cold lol. oh and not to expnsive say £100 but if people know of a great more expensive one please dont hold back. annax
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Post by fleabitten on Oct 18, 2011 20:27:24 GMT
r.e. style i agree with you but i have a longish coat that covers my bum and then when i ride its quite annoying because you end up sitting on it in rising trot and pulling it into your neck.
i have two coats for riding at the moment - a lightweight horseware jacket and a thicker Dublin coat for the winter which ive had for a few years, its the one thats quite annoying to ride in though.
im looking a decent warm, waterproof coat for everyday wear actually - i was thinking of looking in the outdoor/camping type shops as they might sell better coats than the equine side where you just pay for the name!
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Post by solomon on Oct 18, 2011 20:33:09 GMT
I have a Joules one that leaks, a hi viz one that leaks and a gorgeous padded warm one that is not waterproof! Not much help! I like the Musto coats and wax cotton ones. Depends how much rain you plan to ride in!
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Post by frankiesmum on Oct 18, 2011 20:50:51 GMT
ill def be riding in rain, do plenty of that here lol. x
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Post by fleabitten on Oct 18, 2011 21:03:55 GMT
think goretex is the best for that kind of thing but expensive although i think i remember fi mentioning a coat she found good but cant remember the name of it
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Post by fimacg on Oct 19, 2011 17:20:50 GMT
I have a vast selection - my mountain horse one is quite long (not bomber style) with an elastic drawstring at the waist to prevent drafts - now been washed one too many times to remain truly waterproof though also I love my shires one - its quilted inside and lovely and warm, vented at the back to allow for the saddle but it is not as long as the MH one. this was me riding in the snow last year in the shires one - toasty warm   and yes I was 6 months pregnant at the time, but the jacket hid it well |
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Post by rebanna on Oct 19, 2011 19:56:14 GMT
i'm tall but my toggi coat is soooooooooo nice still going strong after 8 years cant recomend them enough
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Post by scattymare on Oct 19, 2011 20:22:18 GMT
Reading with interest as I need a new winter warmer too.
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Post by kitcat on Oct 23, 2011 13:02:46 GMT
I have a Dublin one that has an inner jacket you can take out and take the sleeves off to make a gilet. It does me all year round and is really nice and warm in the winter. It's done me 2 or 3 years now.
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Post by haffyfan on Oct 23, 2011 13:42:40 GMT
They are cheap and cheerful but I love my Dublin Empress. Very warm, waterproof, lots of pockets and the vent/two way zip etc you need for riding. The price, for me, was a big bonus too! Depends if you want more functionable or more designer I guess. |
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Post by jane on Oct 23, 2011 14:57:59 GMT
Luna Riders high viz jacket - brilliant, not warm but you can layer underneath. Not the womens version - which is just too short for rainy rides. I bought a couple of sizes bigger than I need so it covers my legs to the knees and they are very very cheap. www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/Unisex_Reflective_Blouson-(237).aspxThese are the best riding coats I have ever had, loads of pockets and they do last and wash in machine nicely. They have vents and sit nicely over the saddle. My last one lasted two tough winters - my riding clothes are not pampered. Because they are breathable they are fine to wear autumn and spring too - and most of British summer. |
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Post by jane on Oct 23, 2011 15:04:46 GMT
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Post by racaille on Oct 24, 2011 9:16:05 GMT
I have only good things to say about Mountain Horse jackets except they are not cheap. I liked My Equitheme warm jacket to bits - it is now falling to bits quite literally and therefore no longer waterproof.
Like Jane, I buy bigger than I need - I hate wet cold thighs and when sleeves ride up.
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Post by frankiesmum on Nov 1, 2011 21:42:55 GMT
They are cheap and cheerful but I love my Dublin Empress. Very warm, waterproof, lots of pockets and the vent/two way zip etc you need for riding. The price, for me, was a big bonus too! Depends if you want more functionable or more designer I guess. got me one of these on ebay, brand new £9.99 and its come today. i must say first impressions im impressed. very warm, long and hopefully will fit the bill. Thanks. x |
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Post by spotti on Nov 2, 2011 9:20:02 GMT
Nice one! Good old ebay  |
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Post by fimacg on Nov 2, 2011 13:27:50 GMT
bargain!!! well done
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Post by haffyfan on Nov 2, 2011 20:05:26 GMT
Bargain!! At that price I don't even have to feel guilty if you don't like it either  |
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Post by fleabitten on Nov 3, 2011 14:36:26 GMT
bargain - ditto haffy!
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