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| with winter approaching I am shopping for some new winter riding gear what are your must haves! Looking for riding boots and gloves any must haves |
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Location: Somewhere around here | I buy socks in the Sporting Goods section in Walmart. Super comfy and warm! I also love my mitten pull-up gloves from the men's department in Walmart. You can either have the mitten part over your fingers or lift and Velcro it back so your fingers are exposed and it's easier for me to grab onto things or ride. |
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Location: Arkansas | A silk wild rag is a must-have for me. It's amazing what a difference they make. |
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Location: Ohio girl moved to PA | rodeochick382 - 2017-10-19 8:57 AM A silk wild rag is a must-have for me. It's amazing what a difference they make.
ive never head of this before, or maybe i have and its just called something different around here. Could you enlighten? :) |
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Location: Arkansas | Ohiobarrelracer - 2017-10-19 8:19 AM
rodeochick382 - 2017-10-19 8:57 AM A silk wild rag is a must-have for me. It's amazing what a difference they make.
ive never head of this before, or maybe i have and its just called something different around here. Could you enlighten? :)
They are like a scarf, but look punchy :)
Here is where I get mine-- https://www.facebook.com/RidinRankWildrags/ |
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| Yes, wild rags for sure. I like Cuddle Duds long underwear or fleece lined jeans. Thinsulate gloves, warm but not bulky and SmartWool socks. |
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| Wild rags for sure!
Most of what I do at home in the winter is just conditioning since we have to haul out to an indoor so I usually ride in my rope saddle (more room) and carhart coveralls. I wear Ariat terrains and good wool socks. I’ve thought about getting a pair of BOT socks to try too. I have a long sleeve BOT shirt and it is super warm.
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| Thanks I will look into bots |
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Location: LA Lower Alabama | I use my hunting suit and finger less gloves that have a removable cover and an extra long beanie. I always end up having to unzip though because I live in the south. |
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Location: Kansas | I always make sure to have those hand warmer packets availabe......that way I can stick them in my pants and warm my butt up |
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Location: MN | RedHead84 - 2017-10-19 8:40 AM Yes, wild rags for sure. I like Cuddle Duds long underwear or fleece lined jeans. Thinsulate gloves, warm but not bulky and SmartWool socks.
Ditto to all of this. Pretty much my attire for a good 4 months! Also, the Under Armour 4.0 line is fan-freakin-tastic for the brutal cold we have. It works! |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | Heated shirt..heated pants...heated socks and my fur hat..lol....m |
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Location: Oklahoma | Same as above, but I like a face mask & stocking cap. I can work around being cold as long as I keep my hands, feet and face warm. So good gloves, socks, and a face mask/stocking cap are key for me. |
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Location: Texas | Ski bibs are a must for me, not as bulky as Carharts. You can put a hoodie or coat under them and your saddle horn is accessible at all times. |
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| Smart wool socks and a Buff neck gater! |
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| I second the silk wild rag!! You won't find me without one!! |
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Location: Arizona | How do you guys ride in all that gear? We don't have winters like you do, I might put on a Carthart jacket and it drives me nuts, so bulky...my attire for the winter time is usually a zip up hoodie! LOL! |
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| Gotta ck into the heTed socks and pants |
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Location: Northwest | OhMax - 2017-10-19 7:30 AM
Wild rags for sure!
Most of what I do at home in the winter is just conditioning since we have to haul out to an indoor so I usually ride in my rope saddle (more room) and carhart coveralls. I wear Ariat terrains and good wool socks. I’ve thought about getting a pair of BOT socks to try too. I have a long sleeve BOT shirt and it is super warm.
I live all year in my BOT stuff but the socks are diffently one thing I could live without. My feet never get warm in them, I think it is the material. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest | I got muck boots last year that are also riding boots. I love them. They're insulated, and I don't have to switch boots from catching them in the field to riding.
I also have some Ariat insulated and waterproof paddock boots that I like a lot. |
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| 07milch - 2017-10-19 6:35 PM
OhMax - 2017-10-19 7:30 AM
Wild rags for sure!
Most of what I do at home in the winter is just conditioning since we have to haul out to an indoor so I usually ride in my rope saddle (more room) and carhart coveralls. I wear Ariat terrains and good wool socks. I’ve thought about getting a pair of BOT socks to try too. I have a long sleeve BOT shirt and it is super warm.
I live all year in my BOT stuff but the socks are diffently one thing I could live without. My feet never get warm in them, I think it is the material.
Well that’s a drag. |
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| LIVE2RUN - 2017-10-19 5:05 PM
How do you guys ride in all that gear? We don't have winters like you do, I might put on a Carthart jacket and it drives me nuts, so bulky...my attire for the winter time is usually a zip up hoodie! LOL!
Most of what I would do bundled up like that is just long trotting out in the pasture or hay field. Not a lot of dexterity required.
When I haul out to an indoor to actually train on one it usually only requires long underwear and a hoodie, maybe a carhart jacket until I get warm. Not heated indoors, just kept closed up and out of the wind, goes a long way. |
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| I am in Minnesota and my twisted x - boot/sneaks are surprisingly warm and wear those a lot for riding in the winter. I bought some fleese infinity scarves from old navy for $1 and wear those while riding. I cant do the hat thing so I buy those knit ear bands. Wal-mart has thermal pajama sets and I wear those under my clothes ($10ish on black Friday). I am cheap but warm!
Also fleece sweatpants (bought mine at goodwill) but the best for the coldest days. |
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Location: Northwest | OhMax - 2017-10-20 4:32 AM
07milch - 2017-10-19 6:35 PM
OhMax - 2017-10-19 7:30 AM
Wild rags for sure!
Most of what I do at home in the winter is just conditioning since we have to haul out to an indoor so I usually ride in my rope saddle (more room) and carhart coveralls. I wear Ariat terrains and good wool socks. I’ve thought about getting a pair of BOT socks to try too. I have a long sleeve BOT shirt and it is super warm.
I live all year in my BOT stuff but the socks are diffently one thing I could live without. My feet never get warm in them, I think it is the material.
Well that’s a drag.
You might check out the Draper Therapy socks. Similar technology to BOT socks. |
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Must have winter riding gear!