This review is slightly different in that the section which describes how this item feels to wear and use is reliant on the experience of my 10 year old son. For me to try the item on would require a slimmer of the year performance, a Tom Hanks “Big” style transformation and my developing the ability to ride. Not going to happen. The progression of my son into a jumping class prompted a mad scramble to purchase some protective gear and of the three brands tried on in the shop the Junior body protector made by Just Togs was the best fit and seemed to offer the best protection. The Just Togs body protector is a lightweight although slightly bulky ...  Read the complete review

I have ridden horses for 22 years and have had my own for 18 years so I have a vast selection of horse riding equipment. You tend to find out as you go along which brands work for you. To start with the beginner only needs to worry about what they wear on their feet and head (most riding schools will provide a hat for you though). Footwear Your foot wear should fit well around your heel and instep as if not, it will affect the position of your foot. They should have a slight heel to prevent your foot from slipping through the stirrup. The shoe or boot should also support your ankle. Rubber riding boots can be bought cheaply for about £20 ...  Read the complete review

I thought maybe I'd wax lyrical on a subject close to my heart - Riding hats and other safety equipment. Why? Because quite simply, in my opinion, if you're going to ride a horse, you need to be properly protected. Not matter how old, young, inexperienced, experienced, wild, brave or trusting of your mount you are, horses are wildly unpredictable animals and even the best can have a good old freak out. Your head is far too important to risk. Bones heal, grey matter doesn't. Riding helmets have to be worn in most UK riding establishments that are run as a business. I urge you, if you're looking to start out in riding or even if you're an old hand, if you visit ...  Read the complete review

This rug has proven excellent with the erratic summer weather we have had and has kept my horse clean and dry. The lightweight version comes in 2 great colours, bright blue and dark blue check, both of which look good and make spotting your horse in the field easier! They retail at about £50 and i think they are value for money. They have 2 straps at the front and velcro fastening that are easy to use, although as my horse has highish withers i could not do up the velcro without it being too tight so i just use the straps. Fine as i use an under bib anyway as he has sensitive skin but other horses this would irritate-i would recommend measuring the lenghth ...  Read the complete review

As the winter approached I decided my horse needed a new turnout rug as the one he was wearing was far too small for him, didn't keep the rain off, rubbed his chest, and was generally falling to bits! One of the problems associated with owning a big and we are talking BIG heavyweight horse is that most standard sized rugs simply do not fit. Just after Christmas I received a Sale Catalogue from Robinson's Country Leisure and came across a turnout rug that might just fit my horse; it was reduced from £85.95 to £70.00 (can't be bad). This was going to be a late Christmas present for him - and I am sure just what he wanted!! The first job was ...  Read the complete review