The striking Volt jacket from Ariat comes in two colours: classy Coastal Grey and a bold Rush Blue. Both are packed with a whole host of Ariat technology. The Volt is wind and water resistant, it also features ‘Primaloft’ insulation, meaning the jacket is machine washable (in cold water). It will dry quickly and prevent the insulation from clumping or displacing. The outer shell has a feather light quilted design and uses Ariat’s ‘V3 Stretch’ technology, which provides a close fit without restricting movement. There are stretchy fleece side panels that move in all the right directions for riding and jumping. It also has two zip-up pockets that have a soft lining inside, which means they can double up as hand warmers when off the horse.

The Volt also has uses ‘MMT’ fabric technology, allowing the moisture created inside the jacket to be wicked out onto the surface, which allows your body to maintain a comfortable temperature and keep you dry. The 2-way practical zip (like all the zips) are high quality with a smooth action. The body on the jacket is short, which prevents it from getting in the way or creating bulges when on the horse. The wrists are tightly fitted to stop any drafts from entering the jacket or allowing the sleeves to ride up. It seems the line runs a little on the small side around the bust, so if you are larger in that area you may want to consider a size up from what you would normally wear.

This jacket makes an excellent companion for riding: comfortable through autumn, winter and spring, but perhaps a little too warm for summer. It is lovely and lightweight and well fitted without being restrictive. RRP £69.99

4.8 out of 5

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Pros

Light

Breathable

Primaloft insulation

MMT fabric technology

High quality zips

Hand warmer pockets

Two-way zip

Flexible

Cons

Runs small around the bust

Only two colours available