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Photo: Jon Stroud
We all know the feeling when you’ve dressed for a chilly morning on the yard, only to make a start on your chores or set foot in the stirrup and have to rush to remove your layers in a bid to stay comfortable. The last decade has seen a surge in the use of technical materials for riding clothes. Far more than a fad, they do a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to keeping you comfortable. Designed to wick away moisture from the skin and help you to regulate your body temperature, no matter what the weather’s doing outside, there’s no mistaking that these are an equestrian essential.