WHAT TO WEAR HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE WINTER Brought to you by Kerrits, the Official Apparel Sponsor of USPC
Here at Kerrits, we take winter riding seriously. With Winter Challenge #1: our home in the Pacific Northwest and a team of riders Constantly changing temperatures stretching from Colorado to New England, we’ve Solution: A smart layering strategy ridden through it all: rain, sleet, wind, ice and snow. It’s cold outside, but when you’re riding or working That means we’ve faced all the winter barn problems: around the barn, you can heat up quickly. That’s why sloshing ourselves with icy water buckets, putting we recommend a layering strategy to help deal with on lip balm before currying a shedding horse, and temperature fluctuations. riding in an indoor with ice sliding off the roof. With those years of experience in our back pocket, we’ve Start with a base layer made from soft, high-tech designed performance riding apparel that will help you wicking fabric that pulls moisture away from your confidently face everything winter has to offer. skin to help prevent chills. Look for fitted styles that help trap body heat and provide core warmth. These Here is our ultimate guide to winter riding clothes— base layers are ideal to build the foundation of your these are the secrets that smart riders use to stay warm, layering system, but they can also be worn alone on dry, and happy while riding in the winter. We’ll help warmer days. Shop Kerrits’ wide variety of base layer you find the best winter horse riding tights, the best tops and lightweight tights. winter riding coats, and all the rider accessories you need to saddle up and ride all season long. Next add your mid layer, which provides insulation (aka warmth). These functional layers keep you warm during the coldest rides and are versatile enough to Photo Credit: Kristin Lee Photography
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