What to Wear

  • One pair of riding shorts
  • 3 pairs of riding socks
  • 1 Gore-Tex rain jacket (will also serve as a wind breaker). A nylon rain jacket will do almost as well for the budget-conscious.
  • 1 pair rain pants
  • 2 SmartWool t-shirts
    • Easy to wash, quick to dry, smell-resistant
  • 1 pair of riding shoes
  • 1 pair of sandals
  • 1 pair of padded riding gloves
  • 1 hat, scarf, or bandana
  • 3 changes of cotton/poly or poly underwear
  • 1 pair of warm fuzzy socks. really.
  • 1 lightweight insulated jacket. I recommend the Patagonia Nano Air, the perfect combination of warmth and breathability or
    • Jackets should NOT be pullovers. You lose too much ability to regulate your environment.
  • Casual attire: a short-sleeve dress or sport shirt for men, a nice blouse or lightweight dress for women
  • Casual attire: 1 pair of lightweight slacks for the evenings.