November 2002

Keep Your Hands Warm With Thornhill And Woof

Finding a glove that combines closeness, warmth and comfort for winter riding—at a good price—is no easy feat.

Proper dress is key to enjoying ûyour winter ride.

Winter riding is challenging—invigorating, but challenging. Fresh horses and cold temperatures often go hand-in-hand and, while we want to stay warm while riding, we don’t want to sacrifice fit, feel and function in our equipment, especially our gloves.

Part of the key to staying warm is to provide enough warmth without creating moisture or sweat. Hands and feet are often the most difficult parts of our body to keep warm in the winter. We rode on cold, blustery days to get a good idea which of the 18 gloves in this article (see chart) will keep you warm and give you the feel you want while riding. …