Busse Signy Riding Coat Review | The Rhiview
Autumn as an equestrian never gets easier and yet somehow, every year I am surprised yet again with the cold, the wind and the rain. Having slightly gone off my trusty Ariat Stable Jacket (preferring to have a longer coat which covers my back), I was delighted when Equus invited me to test-drive the popular Busse Signy Riding Coat. Sitting comfortably between the Ariat Stable Jacket (£100) and the popular LeMieux Waterproof Riding Coat (£190), at £125 on Equus, could the Busse Signy offer the ultimate balance in equestrian riding coats?
The Busse Signy Riding Coat from Equus is famed for being comfortably light rain coat with thoughtful details for equestrians.
Test One: The Vet Vist in Torrential Rain
Famed for its water resistant and breathable fabric, I first wore the Busse Signy during a torrential vet visit. After my hood fell off during a trot up, my face was so soaked by the rain that raindrops collected and fell from my eyelashes and eyebrows. My body and legs however, snug under the Busse Signy, remained dry and comfortable. I didn’t overheat during the trotting and lunging and was kept dry. So far, so good.
The Busse Signy features an adjustable and removable hood with wire visor (if you remember to put it up!)
Test Two: A Multi-Hour Ride in Lullingstone Park
It’s one thing to be a great coat in the rain, it’s quite another to be a coat that is comfortable in the saddle for hours on end. Enter our second challenge: a mutli-hour ride in Lullingstone Park. It was a pretty windy day and despite the many trots and canters, I was pleasantly surprised to find the Busse Signy remained comfortable, the extra long riding vent on the back staying over the saddle and out of the way as intended and the elastic leg loops keeping the saddle from flapping in the wind as they promised to. Watch the full Lullingstone Country Park day out here.
One of the most interesting features of the Busse Signy Riding Coat, effective elastic leg loops which keep the coat in position at the thigh when riding or during windy weather conditions.
A subtle logo sits just below reflective tape on upper sleeve for increased visibility.
Test Three: A Sunday On The Yard
For the Busse Signy Riding Coat’s final test, I took it to the yard on a busy Sunday. A blisteringly cold wind that morning made the 7°C day feel more like freezing, again I was impressed with the coat. The windbreaker with magnetic buttons certainly came in handy and kept me protected from the cold, whilst the two spacious front pockets were at perfect height for slipping in my large iPhone, offering easy access during a ride for an emergency (or a too-good-to-resist-photo between the ears!).
The Busse Signy Riding Coat features two large front pockets, perfect for holding even the largest of smartphones for easy access throughout the day.
Yet more pockets further down the coat (can you ever have too many?!) and useful adjustable cuffs with Velcro fastening.
The Verdict
With my old yard and riding favourite, the Ariat Stable Jacket, retailing at £100 and arguable rival to the Busse Signy, the LeMieux Waterproof Riding Coat retailing at £190, the Busse Signy sits comfortably in the middle, retailing at £160 and currently £125 on Equus. The Busse Signy’s ability to stand up to even the heaviest rain, bitter wind and the thoughtful details such as the elastic leg loops, pocket positioning and riding vent designed to cover the saddle, make this a clear winner in my books in value for money.
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