Men's Riding Gilets

What are the advantages of a men's riding gilet over a riding jacket?

Can't decide whether you should wear a riding jacket or not? It's too warm for a riding jacket, but it's too cold to go to the yard in just a long-sleeved shirt or short-sleeved shirt? Then a riding gilet is just the right garment. The great advantage of a men's riding gilet is that it keeps your upper body warm while offering your arms sufficient ventilation and freedom of movement.
A lightweight riding gilet is also ideal in winter as a mid-layer, to wear under a thickly lined riding jacket.
Apart from the lack of sleeves, a men's riding gilet is in no way inferior to a riding jacket in terms of functionality: it has side pockets in which you can store small items or treats. At Kramer Equestrian, you can also buy men's riding gilets with a hood so that you stay dry in a small shower. Our riding gilets for men from Felix Bühler also have a 2-way front zip so that you can adjust the gilet to suit your riding position.

Which men's riding gilet is suitable for summer?

In summer, the temperatures are not always so high that you can manage in the yard wearing just a short-sleeved shirt. Sometimes you need a little more protection. Lightweight combi riding gilets for men, which you can buy from Kramer Equestrian, are ideal for this. The light, quilted lining protects your upper body at the front and back from unpleasant draughts. The sides under the arms, on the other hand, are lined with a stretchy functional material that offers you freedom of movement and good ventilation.
Lightweight men's riding gilets for summer are available with or without a hood.

Which men's riding gilet is suitable for winter?

If you're active in the yard all day long, from mucking out to riding and training - then a thick winter outfit can be too much for you. If you work up a sweat in winter and your clothing doesn't wick moisture away from your body, you'll freeze. So if you move a lot in winter, a riding gilet is the garment of choice. At Kramer Equestrian, you can buy men's riding gilets with thick quilting so that your upper body stays pleasantly warm while your arms are well ventilated.
In addition to a thickly padded men's riding gilet, we also recommend a thin riding gilet that you can combine with a lined long-sleeved shirt and a winter riding jacket. The layered look is the way to dress for those cold temperatures in winter.