With the snow making its second major appearance this winter, here our top five winter essentials for every equestrian. Whether you compete every weekend, or a leisure rider, these products are a must this season!

Technical layers are particularly important for your base layering, offering breathable and wicking properties. Wearing thinner multiple layers is easy to remove and put back on and won't make you look like 'Michelin Man'!

Our thermal Arctic Thermal Under Breeches are the staple this winter for many riders and because they are styled in a technical thin thermal fabric, they are easy to slip on underneath your riding clothing, offering complete warmth and comfort, and preventing chill blains, which can be very painful for many riders. They can also be worn on their own, as leggings in non-riding activities, and even under jeans!

Our thermal Cosy Jodhpurs are also ideal for riders wanting an easy to wear single layer. Featuring a pull on, easy wearable style, with stirrup foot detail, keeping them in place, on and off the horse. The heavy brushed fleece lining, gives your full protection against the elements, leaving you warm and cosy, even in the worst of the winter weather. They are easy to wash, and quick drying, essential for most riders!

Equetech's Winter-Tech Riding Socks will keep your toes happy this winter. Made from the finest merino™ wool with added Coolmax™ for temperature control. They are designed to fit under your fitted riding boots, as well as welly boots, and are incredibly comfortable, with breathable mesh ventilation panels, ankle and foot grips to minimise movement, a wonderfully cushioned sole and seamless toe.

For style and warmth, on and off the yard, this years Chalgrove Packable Jacket is a very versatile, coat, to wear on its own, or under other jackets. Comes with a drawstring bag, which you can pack the jacket into, ideal when space is a premium. Is so lightweight, you barely know you have it on, with bio-down, which is a fantastic alternative to down, so wear in confidence, that no animals were harmed to make this fantastic coat! Plus its machine washable, a must for riders with slobbery horses! The hood is very cosy, but is completely detachable, if you find they get in the way!

Our Cable Knit Snood, are one of our best sellers, for a reason! They add a touch of style and an are an essential layer of warmth. No more neck drafts, causing neck and back problems! Completely fleece lined against the skin, for comfort and warmth, with a stylish cable knit pattern. Ideal on and off the yard, in colours to suit all tastes, and machine washable, for riders on the go. Stay warm with Equetech this winter!