Heated Equestrian Clothing: active warmth for winter days
Heated equestrian clothing has built in heating elements powered by a battery or power bank. This keeps your feet, hands, back or neck warm even in frost, whether you spend hours at the yard, wait around at a show or hack out at walk. The range includes heated socks, heated gloves, heated gilets, heated scarves, a heated belt, heated breeches and a heated parka.
How the heating works
The heating elements sit where you lose heat fastest, for example at the toes, the backs of the hands or around the lower back. A button usually lets you choose between several heat settings. The higher the setting, the shorter the battery lasts. In mild cold the lowest setting is often enough. Charge the power bank fully before heading to the yard and take a spare on long days. Remove the battery and cable before washing.
Who heated clothing is for
Heated clothing is ideal for anyone who feels the cold, for winter hacks, long show days and early morning yard work. Instructors standing in a cold indoor school benefit too. Combine heated pieces with layering: put a windproof jacket over a heated gilet so the warmth stays with you. That way you can wear thinner layers overall and stay supple in the saddle.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the battery last in heated socks?
It depends on the heat setting, the outside temperature and the battery size. On a low setting it lasts much longer than on the highest. For long days a second charged power bank is well worth having.
Can I wash heated clothing?
Yes, most items are washable once you have removed the battery and cable connector. Wash them gently at a low temperature and let them dry completely before reconnecting the battery. Follow the care label sewn into the garment.
Is heated clothing safe for riding?
The heating elements run on low voltage and are designed to be worn on the body. Make sure cables cannot catch on the saddle or reins, and keep the power bank in a closed pocket. If you get too warm, simply turn it down a setting.
Stay warm through the riding winter
Cold feet in the stirrups and numb fingers on the reins are part of winter for many riders. Heated equestrian clothing helps because the warmth is created right next to your body. Heated socks and gloves keep the areas that cool down first nice and warm, while a heated gilet or belt looks after your back and kidneys. For really frosty days there are heated breeches and a heated parka. With a power bank in your pocket you can adjust the warmth to exactly what you need. That is handy on long hacks at walk, while waiting at a show or when mucking out at dawn. Combined with windproof jackets the warmth stays with you, and you can wear thinner layers. Riders who feel the cold can enjoy their time with the horse even in the depths of winter, instead of giving up after half an hour with frozen toes.