Horze Freya Women's Long Soft-shell Jacket

In the second year I was looking for a new riding jacket, which is waterproof and windproof, does not end above the kidneys and in which one does not look like the Michelin male and sweats at the stable work, because she with 500g down quilted - difficult! Many were ordered and sent back. Too short, too fat, too impractical. When I unpacked this jacket I thought: Juchu, that's it! Great material, not too thick but apparently rainproof, finally cut long enough, many bags and looks great too. And for a really fair price - awesome! So dressed and: fits! But then the disillusionment: Since probably the designer has forgotten, for whom this jacket is made, namely for riders. Riders who want to SIT on horses. But this jacket has no slits, neither on the sides nor the back, and thus the just praised nice long cut is unfortunately completely useless for riding. Pity! Had the riding jacket from the REITsporthandel REITschlitze, she would have been really a dream. So unfortunately she is just another fashion piece and useless for the intended purpose and went back. And my jacket search goes into the third year ...

Jacket is perfect! And good water and wind! I am very happy with the jacket!

Ordered this waterproof jacket for rainy winter in Western NC mountains. It is very well made and stylish. It will be great for horseback riding this winter. First I ordered a size 12 US, however, that was a little too large even though I followed the size measurements. I am 5'3.5" and weigh 144. I sent the size 12 back and got a size 10 which is a better fit for me except sleeves are a little long. for me, but not a problem.

I just bought this jacket because our weather turned cold and rainy really fast! It's warm, it's cute, and it has a lot of features I like. I like that the hood is detachable, I love the button snaps at the wrists and waist for adjustable fitting, and I like the back zipper & two front zippers which mean that this jacket is long enough to keep my whole core warm on the ground, and that I can comfortably wear it in the saddle. I also really like the high collar apart from the detachable hood! The lining is a silvery sort of faux fur/fleece type fabric, and very soft. There are only two things I wish were different: first, I wish the sleeves had those clingy/elastic little inner cuffs to keep the wind from blowing in. The snaps on the sleeves are OK, but are a little chunky and not as effective as the double-cuff style. Second, the fit across the shoulders is particularly tight. I am slender and normally wear a size 4, and that size fit me perfectly everywhere but my shoulders -- I felt like I'd rip the seams apart if I tried to release over a decent fence or do any meaningful grooming/handling. I bought a size up (6) and while the shoulders still threaten to be a little snug if I really flex, for the most part it fits well. And I guess now I have the space to wear additional layers under my coat! Overall I'm very happy with the purchase. We'll see how it holds up!

First I ordered this jacket in a size 12, US, following the size measurements. I returned and got a size 10 which is a better fit for me. Sleeves are a little long too, but not a problem. I am 5' 3.5" and weigh about 142.