1. Gortex pants and jacket. If using pants, sew in elastic stirrups which
can be worn either under or over boots and prevents the pants from rising up
leg during ride. Can be purchased through REI 800-426-4840.
2. Use waterproof suit by Browning, the same company that manufactures guns.
Can be purchased used in pawn shop for about $10 or new for about $50.
3. Can use polar fleece tights which whip water away from skin. Different
weights make polar fleece usable in heat and cold; lighter weight #100 is
good for hot weather and heavier weights #200 or 300 for cold weather. I've
been assured these keep you dry and warm even in a downpour. Stateline tack
carries Polar Fleece tights.
4. Duster coats. Running Bear makes one as does Lovell of Mack at
303-858-7323.
5. Can use bicycle gear or motorcycle gear; can use a garbage bag with holes
cut for head and arms, especially great in an emergency.
6. Remember to cover neck with something like a towel if not using jacket
with a hood.
7. Some people use Scotchguard on their horse's blankets as well as people
clothing/legs/boots, but it must be applied ahead of time.
8. A problem with use of velcro on jackets is that the velcro causes tights
to ball.
Rebecca (RJankovich@aol.com)