Here we take a look at Hi-Vis for horse and rider. Wearing ‘Hi-Vis’ (or hi-viz depending on your preference) gear is essential no matter what the season, this is why we choose to publish a selection of product features throughout the year.
Weather, daylight and lack-there-of can cause difficulty for motorists and other road users to see you and your horse. With the vast array of products available there is no excuse why you should not be wearing at least two items of hi-vis gear when hacking out, leading (out) or riding off-road in the countryside.
What to Wear – The Rider & Leader
As a minimum, for the rider and/or leader, we recommend you wear a hi-vis jacket/waistcoat AND a hat band. There are lots of other items available, such as gaiters, lights, gloves and whips. Here we take a look at the latest launches and a selection of much loved favourites.
NEW RANGE FROM EQUISAFETY
New for 2019, the Carl Hester Fashion Collection designed with technical performance in mind. Highly reflective and visible.
CARL HESTER Giorgione Waterproof Jacket £199.99
Carl Hester Collection Azar quilted Gilet £139.99
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Reflective Hi Vis Please Slow Down Waistcoat
Simple yet effective hi vis waistcoat with extra wide velcro to fasten at front.
Amazon priced at ONLY £6.79 including free delivery.
EQUISAFETY HI-VIS ASPEY JACKET
Also from Equisafety, jacket wise, is the Aspey Jacket.
£36.00 (on special offer at time of publishing)
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HY Hi Vis Hat Band
One size fits all, elasticated fit. Available in pink/black or yellow/navy
VioVet priced at £6.49
Equi-Flector Hat Band
i-Lume flashing LED button light for maximum visibility.
Amazon priced at £14.12 including free delivery.
William Hunter Hi Vis Hat Silk
To wear alone or over cover. Available in yellow or pink.
Amazon priced at £21.89
What to Wear – The Horse
With so many different options available to help make your horse more visible, the world is your oyster as far choice is concerned.
Ideally you need your horse to be visible on all four sides; the off and near side, from behind and of course from in front. Here are some options to consider without breaking the bank.
Mark Todd Reflective Exercise Sheet
Fleece lined, cutaway under saddle and waterproof. Filllet string included.
VioVet priced at £34.70
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Equisafety Mercury Diamond Boots
Neoprene lining, strike pads and velcro straps, for use all round.
VioVet priced at £43.00
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Golly Galoshes Equine Gaitor’s
Designed to go over the horse’s training boots or bandages. Suitable for fitting front or back.
Golly Galoshes from £26.99
Equi-Flector Hi vis Tail Strap with LED Flashing Light
Features i-Lume flashing LED button light for maximum visibility.
Amazon priced at £11.81 including free delivery.
Harry Hall Hi Viz Breastplate
Features a 25mm light with three different settings for added visibility. Also large reflective panels.
Amazon priced at £23.60
Harry Hall Hi Viz Ear Fly Veil
Large reflective strip, with reflective edging, branding and decoration.
Amazon priced from £9.02
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Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.