Hi Everyone,

We have so many goodies in our shop, I thought I'd take a look around and suggest some of my favorites for winter riding!

Hilary

1. Help your horse warm up for work with a ¼ sheet… we love the Bucas riding rug because it is waterproof and has stay dry fleece.  http://www.applesaddlery.com/p-7905-bucas-riding-rug.aspx 
2. Cold  muscles are slower and less coordinated than warm ones, so anyone who rides outside (or just really loves to be warm) should think about a pair of cozy riding “snowpants”.  http://www.applesaddlery.com/p-1314-equicomfort-heeter-breech.aspx  
3.  Cold tendons, ligaments and muscles are tighter and less elastic, making it harder for them to absorb shock and impact without getting damaged.  If you know how to wrap and are comfortable doing it, now is the time to store the plastic open front boots in your tack trunk and try Climatex Bandages from Eskadron. http://www.applesaddlery.com/p-3171-eskadron-training-bandages-with-climatex.aspx  
4. When you’re cold  and clenched your seat gets harder, which makes your horse tighten her back, which will make you even stiffer… until no one stands a chance for comfort.   Keep yourself warm (and hopefully soft) with a sheepskin seat saver. http://www.applesaddlery.com/p-220-christ-lambskin-english-seatsaver.aspx  
5. Help keep fingers from freezing with our favourite winter riding mittens from SSG.  http://www.applesaddlery.com/p-1514-ssg-winter-riding-mittens.aspx