As the days grow shorter and the skies often overcast in the UK, equestrian safety gear is essential for staying visible in low-light conditions, helping to reduce the risk of accidents. High-visibility horse blankets and other safety accessories enhance your horse’s visibility and provide added security. Investing in quality safety gear creates a safer riding experience and offers peace of mind.
However, choosing the right reflective products can be challenging. This guide will walk you through the excellent range of equestrian safety gear including the excellent Hi Vis products we offer at Redpost Equestrian to keep you safe and visible while enjoying your ride.
Blog Contents
- Reflective Clothing: Visibility in Low Light Conditions
- Woof Wear Hi-Vis
- HYviz
- Equi Light Hi-Vis
- Shires EQUI-Flector
- Kentucky Hi-Vis
- Lemieux Hi-Vis
- Weathebeeta Hi-Vis
Reflective Clothing: Visibility in Low Light Conditions
It’s not just about looking the part; it’s about staying safe and visible. Whether you’re riding at the break of dawn or as the sun sets, ensuring that others can see you is paramount. Reflective gear acts as your first line of defence, ensuring that drivers and other road users are aware of your presence.
Reflective clothing works wonders by catching and reflecting light, making you visible even from a distance. This is particularly important during those twilight hours when many equestrian accidents tend to occur. Statistics reveal that a significant number of incidents happen during low-light conditions, underscoring the importance of being seen. With reflective gear, you add an extra layer of safety to your ride, significantly reducing the risk of accidents on the road or trail.
Moreover, reflective clothing doesn’t have to compromise on style or comfort. Modern designs offer a range of options that are both fashionable and functional. You can choose from a variety of reflective jackets, safety vests, and hi vis riding vests that seamlessly blend with your regular riding attire. This means you can maintain your personal style while ensuring maximum safety. The market is brimming with options, from classic reflective vests to the more comprehensive hi vis jackets and horse blankets, allowing you to pick what’s best suited for your needs.
Equestrian Safety Gear Ranges for Horse Riding
Equestrian Safety Gear: Clothing
Woof Wear Hi-Vis
The Woof Wear reflective range provides options such as the super popular Woof Wear All Season Riding Jacket which is a complete jacket that keeps you warm, dry and safe with its reflective strips and colours. Super lightweight, you can wear the all-season jacket anywhere, whether that is for a walk or on a ride.
The range includes matching horsewear hi-vis, including exercise sheets, saddle pads, horse boots and more!
HYviz
Hy Equestrian’s HYviz range offers stylish and practical products designed to keep you visible and safe. A standout piece is the Hy Silva Flash Duo Reflective Jacket, combining vibrant, luminous colours with reflective detailing for maximum visibility. Complete with convenient zip pockets, it’s a popular choice for keeping your essentials secure while riding.
Equi Light Hi-Vis
If you are looking for a more subtle approach to Hi-Vis wear, Equi Light have vests and headwear like headbands and hats that will keep you safe in low light conditions with just a simple click of the vest attachment or switch of the lights. The Equi Light Hi-Viz LED Rider Vest is a simple option to pull over your clothing to keep you visible, no matter the lighting conditions this vest features 4 bright white LEDs on the front and 3 red LEDs on the back that offer powerful illumination and ensure that you are highly visible from all angles.
Equestrian Safety Gear: Horsewear
Shires EQUI-Flector
The Shires EQUI-Flector range offers everything you need to stay safe in the saddle. Catering to both kids and adults, it includes rider wear and horse wear such as quarter sheets and bandages, all featuring fluorescent outers and reflective panels for enhanced visibility. A standout piece is the EQUI-Flector Waterproof Exercise Sheet, a winter riding essential with its cosy fleece lining and lightweight, breathable material, perfect for improving road presence during darker months.
Kentucky Hi-Vis
If you’re seeking a subtle yet highly reflective, premium-quality quarter rug or riding rug for your horse, the Kentucky Reflective range is well worth exploring. These high-visibility horsewear options ensure you and your horse stay safe while hacking.
Lemieux Hi-Vis
LeMieux offers an outstanding reflective collection, providing an easy swap for your regular tack when light conditions deteriorate. Featuring reflective saddlecloths, bandages, and horse rugs, this range is designed to ensure optimal safety for your horse.
Weathebeeta Hi-Vis
Weatherbeeta has prioritised rider safety, offering a range of hi-vis options for both horse and rider. Their collection features waterproof jackets, durable hi-vis vests, and child harnesses, ensuring visibility and comfort in all conditions. With a wide selection of saddlecloths, horse rugs, and boots, Weatherbeeta allows you to mix and match for a coordinated look while keeping you and your horse fully protected.
All the available Hi-Viz products will keep you visible and safe. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of equestrian safety gear and find your go-to safety wear for you and your horse.
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