Scarves: Loop scarves and snoods for a warm neck in the saddle
A warm neck makes cold days at the yard far more bearable. Here you will find scarves for riders that keep you warm and never get in the way while riding.
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uvex Loop Thermo Tube Scarf Black, Merino Wool & Polartec Fleece
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ELT Kaley Loop Scarf, deep blue, knitted with rhinestones and fleece lining
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Scarves: warm without flapping
A classic scarf with long ends is impractical for riding, because it can flap, slip or get caught. That is why scarves for riders are cut as loop scarves or snoods. They pull on over your head, sit snugly around your neck and have no loose ends. We stock a soft loop scarf, a thermal snood and a tube scarf for riders, so you can choose the warmth and style that suits you best.
Loop or snood
A loop scarf is a closed ring of soft fabric that you drape loosely around your neck or wrap twice. It looks stylish and goes well with jackets and coats. A snood is narrower and thinner, sits right against your neck and can be pulled up over your chin and nose when the wind is icy. It stays in place well under your riding hat because it does not create thick layers around your neck.
Safe and warm in the saddle
When riding, nothing should hang loose that could catch on the saddle, the reins or branches. A tube scarf or snood is ideal here. It closes the gap between your jacket collar and riding hat so no cold wind reaches the back of your neck. Thermal materials hold in the warmth but stay breathable, so you do not start to sweat while riding, even during a brisk canter.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear a normal scarf when riding?
It is best not to, because long ends can flap and get caught on the saddle or on branches. That can startle both you and your horse. A loop scarf or snood is the safe alternative and is just as warm.
Does a snood get in the way under a riding hat?
A thin snood is worn only around the neck and over the chin if needed, leaving your head free for the riding hat. That way the riding hat fits as usual. Fasten the chin strap over the snood so it does not press, and check that it still sits snugly.
How do I wash a loop scarf?
Most loop scarves can be washed gently at a low temperature. Then let them dry flat so they keep their shape. Fabric softener can reduce the breathability of technical materials, so it is best left out.
Scarves for riders
On windy days a warm neck is worth its weight in gold, especially when you spend a long time in the saddle or wait around at a show. Scarves without loose ends are best for riders, because long ends flap in the wind and can catch on the saddle or branches. A soft loop scarf drapes loosely around your neck and goes well with jackets and coats. A thermal snood fits more closely, keeps you reliably warm and can be pulled up over your chin and nose when the wind is icy. The tube scarf closes the gap between your collar and riding hat so no cold wind reaches the back of your neck. All three add hardly any bulk and fit easily under a jacket. Wash your scarf gently and let it dry flat. That way you stay warm and ride safely through the cold season, without any flapping ends.