Does the rain put you off riding?

[HufflyPuffly]

The only perk of the two older horses being signed off competing is that I no longer had to ride in the rain. Now I have Beryl and the commitment to fitness and getting her used to all weathers means the waterproofs are back out...

I think the only time I've fully downed tools was once I got caught in a massive hail storm, me and Topaz retreated back to the stables sharpish and Skylla had a night off that day!

 

[Skib]

out when no one else is is quite a nice feeling!

I love that too, having the rainy, copper-coloured landscape entirely to oneself.

 

[leflynn]

Depends how bad. Biblical? No. Unless I’m already on and then I just carry on.

This, its why people invented waterproofs so you could go out in the rain nd not get wet? I'll go out in any weather as long as its safe, owner of an wussy TB Although heavy rain with high winds is a no

 

[Fransurrey]

I'm curious, it's currently tipping it down in Wales, and I'm about to get on loxley, for a 'nice ride', but it's not very nice , I've not tacked up yet, and I'm thinking it might be nicer to rug him up and stable him, then I'll go inside and have a brew

Honestly depends on my mood and if I've planned effectively. If I turn up after work in just jeans and it's raining and I'm feeling sh*t, chance are I'll sulk in the shelter/do indoor jobs then go home. If I haven't ridden for days and I have either my long jacket or dry robe, I just tack up the poor beast and go. I've had some of my nicest rides like that. At this time of year I'm less likely to worry about fitness, especially as they live out anyway!

 

[Lacuna]

I'm curious, it's currently tipping it down in Wales, and I'm about to get on loxley, for a 'nice ride', but it's not very nice , I've not tacked up yet, and I'm thinking it might be nicer to rug him up and stable him, then I'll go inside and have a brew

I'm in Pembrokeshire and not working for the rest of the week. Was planning a 'nice ride as well' on Monday but the river is so high now after the rain (I have to go across it if I don't want to go on the main road) and the ground is so soft that the ponies are in and I'm cwtched up by the log fire.

 

[Tarragon]

I don't have to ride (field-kept ponies) and I wouldn't choose to set off in heavy rain, but riding in the rain (if there is no wind) can be lovely. However, I think it can ruin tack. I had a saddle with a bum-shaped "tide-mark" on the seat that never left, after getting wet to my knickers out on a long ride.

 

[Fieldlife]

I don't have to ride (field-kept ponies) and I wouldn't choose to set off in heavy rain, but riding in the rain (if there is no wind) can be lovely. However, I think it can ruin tack. I had a saddle with a bum-shaped "tide-mark" on the seat that never left, after getting wet to my knickers out on a long ride.

If you have the right long coat on saddle stays dry. I have had synthetic bridles for hacking in past, but I find if I take my bridle home it dries out, and if it is well conditioned it doesnt absorb much water.

 

[PurBee]

Light rain wouldn’t put me off, but heavy driving rain would. But i most prefer lovely weather!

I recall a RS jumping lesson in a makeshift outdoor ‘school’ part of a paddock, very slippy and muddy with jumps set-up, sideways hammering rain. Purely harrowing…so much so ive blocked that particular lesson from my memory, and only know i survived it because im here typing this!

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Yes
Because the road outside is hellishly slippery when it's wet. Dangerously so.

Planning on getting Bo some hoof boots soon so he's less likely to slip, and then I'll have no excuse!

I am looking into these for my barefoot mare though they need to be barefoot https://scootboots.com/

 

[Fieldlife]

I am looking into these for my barefoot mare though they need to be barefoot https://scootboots.com/

They only have so so grip on wet grass / mud IME. There are better boots for grip on wet ground.

 

[Barton Bounty]

I can’t even give BB a day off these days, he stands and shouts till we go out