Riding Wear

indestructible jacket

Advantages: tough and waterproof
Disadvantages: not very cool

...can buy the wax from barbour outlets and some equestrian shops - it costs about £5 for a tin which will last several years - be warned you do not need to put much wax on the jacket overwaxing will make it sticky. They are good for walking and riding and you can get them in different lengths including the one that goes down to your feet for the real outdoors in all weather person. The only downside to them is that they are not that smart and you ...

SASO1 28.11.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Barbour Outdoor Clothing

Mountain Horse Sportive High Rider

Advantages: Comfortable & Durable
Disadvantages: None

I have been wearing Mountain Horse boots for years now including the ever popular 'Cheetah' boot. I have always ridden in a pair of long leather boots and normally the zips have either gone on them or the stitching which is quite frankly damn annoying! When I bought another horse about 2 years ago I decided to treat myself to a new pair of long leather boots but something which is a bit more durable and hardwearing. I dont know why I never thought ...
...boots are quite chunky. Anyway Mountain Horse hadnt had the Sportive High Rider out for long and I had a look and went into my local saddlers to try them to see what they were like, I was smitten. They were so comortable and fitted really well, I have slim legs and normally I get a gap at the back of the boot but not with these! Two years on and I still have the same pair I bought. Allbeit they were a bit worn but I have kept them in great condition ...

sweetpea_sweetpea 07.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Mountain Horse Sportive High Rider

Harry hall ladies faro boots great

Advantages: comfortable, stylish
Disadvantages: leaking water

These boots were my best leather riding boots so far. I bought the first pair 4 years ago in Devon and I they lasted me 3 years. I wear them about 4 times a week. They have a nice long leg, stay up and last very well. The tread is not very heavy, good in the stirrup but a bit slippery on wet grass. I had some problems with water leaking in, but it comes in at the back where the zip starts anyway. I recently bought a second pair. They are most comfortable ...

molliecollie1 18.11.2009 · Read full review

Review of Harry Hall Ladies Faro Boots

Certainly not driza-bone!!

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Leaked everywhere!

I bought a genuine australian driza-bone long riding coat back with me from australia having heard good reviews about them. I was less than impressed to say the least. Perhaps this particular coat was designed for the sunnier climes of australia and not the winter conditions of Britain!! The quality of the item seemed very good but it cerainly did not stand up to the weather of which it was claimed to stand up to. The coat leaked at every seam on ...

deathknight472 19.04.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Driza-Bone Long Riding Coat

Kan body protector

Advantages: Safety, Breathability, Style
Disadvantages: None so far

I recently decided to buy a new body protector and had been drawn to the new Kan moulded protector because a couple of girls at my riding club have been raving about this product. I called Kan Tec to ask about it and was really impressed by the technicalities and safety features, also they said they could recommend my size easily and just asked for my dress size and height - so I bought one online and was surprised that it fitted brilliantly and ...

Angi08 19.11.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Kanteq Body Protector for Women