I Need a Super Warm and Waterproof Jacket for D1

[MrsMozart]

My dearest darling D1 is a wimp in the cold . Not her fault poor lass, she has Reynauds.

Need to keep her waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarm!

She kills zips though...

Will have to be extra warm if we move to Aberdeenshire!!

Needs to be long, and good for riding in, and preferably dark coloured (apparently she's a semi-Goth, or some such thing, I lose track ).

So any ideas or suggestions would be much appreicated

Oh, price, well. I don't want to think about that bit

ETA: she's about a size 12, due mainly to needing to get x number of layers underneath!

 

[kerilli]

i've always found Musto stuff great, as long as you pick the waterproof rather than showerproof or rainproof versions. well worth the money imho.
e.g. the Long Paddock Jacket
http://www.musto.com/fcp/product/Ou...ts/LONG-PADDOCK-JACKET/161?colour=poppy-shale

having just got caught out in a flipping monsoon, and the jacket i thought was waterproof turned into a sponge after 5 mins of deluge, i'm looking for just the same sort of thing... only thing is, unless she's going to have reflectives/luminous etc over the top for road work maybe dark colour isn't the best idea (great camouflage, unfortunately...)

 

[Sol]

http://www.scottsoflangholm.com/equestrian-c69/jackets-c89/musto-musto-stamford-riding-coat-p601 <--- that!
I tried one on last winter, was sooooo warm & lovely, just couldn't afford it at the time You might have a hard time finding one though! However, I can guarantee its warm xD

 

[ThePony]

Was just about to recommend the paddock jacket from musto too. I have it and it is fab, keeps the wind rain and cold out, and is roomy without beeing bulky (I'm usually a 10 - 12 and got the 10 in this, plenty big enough) so you can get extra layers or a body protector under it. If you shop around you can get last seasons colours for really decent prices.
If she suffers with cold and you fancy treating her then I would also be tempted to get her neoprene wellies too. I have muck boots tyne sport and they are just amazing! Even in the depths of winter I never had even slightly chilly feet! (they used to be v painful and dead cold in about 30 mins in anything else!).

 

[VioletStripe]

I love my John Whitaker and my Mountain Horse! MH has lasted me about 3/4 years, JW about 2. Both are till going strong! Musto is also fab, my brother has one and loves it xx

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Musto!

Love them loads I'm on my second one but I've not been able to throw away the first one... so it's now my emergency spare!

 

[MrsMozart]

Thankies all

Will go investigate Musto . I do like there things, in fact, there's a fleece lined one on the chair next to me and I'm wearing a Musto top lol.

K - her Exo goes over the top, then a large high viz goes over the top of that . She don't care. Works on the basis that she'd rather been seen and in one piece, than trendy and flattened lol. There's some hope for the lass

GG - she has the Muckboots, but like mine, they've split and her feet, whilst warm, get wet now . Only had them a year. I offered to get her some Dubarry's but she no want them. I guess that'll be my next post lol. D2 is having Dubarrys to wear to the yard and walk the dog in; she tends to get too warm though, so it's fun trying to match each child's requirements

Thank you for your suggestions

 

[lialls]

Another vote for Musto!

 

[MrsMozart]

Blast. Card ready and primed, but they only have a size eight and a size 18 in the Paddock jacket

Like the longer one, but she cycles to the yard (and will do 'till we move), so that won't work. Nice coat though!

Off to sulk.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musto-Paddock...4?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Equestrian_Clothing_MJ

 

[Lolo]

If she's layering, you could buy a larger pac-a-mac style thing from somewhere like Millets in a 14 and she could wear a zillion hoodies underneath? Was sailing last week and thats what I did and managed to stay really warm and dry despite torrential downpours! And for boots I'd go for the plain joddie boot type things and get them a size or so too big and wear loads of socks. I reckon it's layers which keep you warm... If she is a really cold person (my sister is another... rather amusing really) I'd recommend a http://www.millets.co.uk/clothing/men/accessories/product/014485.html as A wore one under her hat all winter and claims it kept her extra warm...

 

[Bettyboo222]

I have this and I love it ,love it, love it. I would marry it if I could/ Had it for about 2 years and its still going strong. It has an elastic thingy round the bottom as well so you can lift it to stop it getting the saddle. Only drawback is no hood but its big enough for you to put something underneath. I'm a size 12 and I think mine is a small, but don't quote me on that, I'll check for you if you want

http://www.tacksales.co.uk/product.php?productid=19644

 

[MrsMozart]

Thank you thank you

Believe it or not, she needs a really warm coat on top of many layers! , otherwise she just freezes and her hands can't move

 

[CalllyH]

I have a really padded just togs one - it was amazing through winter this year - similar to this but bit thicker i think http://www.justtogs.co.uk/products/product.php?pid=3

or I also have this mountain horse one which is lush - purchased from burghley last year http://www.tackandski.co.uk/prodpage.asp?ProdID=1396

I think the above is the newer logo though

If it was me I would get this one

http://www.ingatestonesaddlery.co.u...llips-Musto-Training-Jacket-Black-104870.Aspx

or http://www.saddler.co.uk/shop.html?cr=76&pr=5711&pdesc=new_cruz_riding_jacket_by_just_togs

theres one i really want but cant find it

 

[MrsMozart]

Ta hun

I'm thinking she needs something with down in and totally waterproof and breathable...

Given that she's unlikely to grow any more, I'm tempted to go to a walking/climbing type place and get one of those types.... Might have to take out a mortgage though (remembering how much I used to pay for that sort of gear - and people think horse gear is expensive!).

Hm.

Considerations

 

[Kiribati_uk]

I swear by Ornella prosperi waterproof jacket and trousers lasted me 4 winters in ireland, riding 7/8 racehorses everyday. Im a delicate child too I live in me waterproof trousers all winter too, seems to keep me warmer!! Also the Paul carbery jacket is literally indestructible, well the lads had them and they couldnt break em!!!!!!

 

[CalllyH]

I ride in my bright yellow gortex when weather is really bad - it was £260 years ago but its amazing - lieght weight and so warm and waterproof windproof etc

treat her to this - https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/web...0&2919-idBrand=-1&2919-selectedMenuLstIndex=3

you know you want to! then nick it for yourself!

 

[Katie__Connie]

I have Reynauds too I sympathise

 

[TinselRider]

Have you had a look at some Tresspass jackets??? not a specific horsey make but they are SOOOOOOOOOOOO warm very smart too in a wide array of colours

 

[GLEEK]

I am another fan of Ornelli Prospelli they are well worth the money there padded jacket and trousers are worth every single penny. There trousers will be great for cycling as they have big velcro bits on the legs to make them nice and tight wont let cold or wet in and wont let heat out. Im a cold person and i boil in my ones.

Also they have been aberdeenshire tested already and i give them a 10/10!!! I have had mine for about 6 years now and im still cosy!!

 

[moses06]

My dearest darling D1 is a wimp in the cold . Not her fault poor lass, she has Reynauds.

Need to keep her waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarm!

She kills zips though...

Will have to be extra warm if we move to Aberdeenshire!!

Needs to be long, and good for riding in, and preferably dark coloured (apparently she's a semi-Goth, or some such thing, I lose track ).

So any ideas or suggestions would be much appreicated

Oh, price, well. I don't want to think about that bit

ETA: she's about a size 12, due mainly to needing to get x number of layers underneath!

Ignore the rubbish you find in equestrian outlets - made for fashion NOT function - I mean why the foook do they have to embrioder everything so the sodding water gets in???? - get yourself into a shooting/country outfitters where they make stuff DESIGNED to be worn all day in whatever the weather can throw at it!!!!!

 

[NeilM]

My dearest darling D1 is a wimp in the cold . Not her fault poor lass, she has Reynauds.

Need to keep her waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarm!

She kills zips though...

Will have to be extra warm if we move to Aberdeenshire!!

Needs to be long, and good for riding in, and preferably dark coloured (apparently she's a semi-Goth, or some such thing, I lose track ).

So any ideas or suggestions would be much appreicated

Oh, price, well. I don't want to think about that bit

ETA: she's about a size 12, due mainly to needing to get x number of layers underneath!

Long, dark, waterproof and warm.

Dryzabone stockman's coat with the wool liner. I have Highland blood, so I don't mind the cold and it's much too warm for me, even this last winter with 6" of snow on the ground.

Mind you, up on the East coast it can get pretty chilly.

 

[scribble]

I am watching this thread too as need new coat but will say the east coast does get very cold. our wind comes straight across from Russia and Siberia and while i dont have Reynaulds i do feel the cold lot. I have Dublin thermal riding trousers which were soooo warm in the snow last yr but need a jacket now. love mountain horse and musto so off shopping at burghley

 

[PippiPony]

Driazabone & Mutso

 

[Natch]

http://blazewear.com/

This. Is. Incredible. I tried them at your horse live I think it was. Bliss in a jacket.

I don't know about how waterproof they do them... (but you'd just steam off any excess ) maybe get the gilet and..um.. buy a coat to go on top.

I haven't answered your question but I have warmed your child

 

[MrsMozart]

Thank you N! I've been on their website and sent them an email, enquiring the best combination for D1

Thank you all for all your suggestions

I'm currently thinking a Blaze body warmer (literally lol), with the usual layers, and a mountaineering type jacket (which tend to be lightweight, waterproof and breathable) on top. Also, the heated glooves, boot liners, and scarf...

That should be enough... I hope!

 

[Follychoppins]

My oh Neil M told me of your post and as a cold one myself I have many suggestions that could help and also a spare long heavy wax an Australian outback similar to drizabone which is surplus to my requirements and will be put on ebay as so many of us do as I have 2 other wax coats which allow me to alternate if one gets soaked (fussy like that). I would also recommend Ariat glacier boots which are thermal and goretex lined and can be purchased in black, I have dubarrys but wouldn't recommend them for riding. I can recommend thermal jodhs ariat polartec ones , socks, gloves - sealskinz winter riding gloves - I am quite a "queen" of gear. If you would like any extra help please pm me and I will do all I can to assist. I am a warm winter rider!!