It's supposed to be ridiculously cold tomorrow so we are going to cancel classes for SATURDAY, JAN 15th. As we build one cancellation into the winter session, you do NOT need to schedule a make-up lesson for tomorrow but if want to get your lesson in, you can rebook using the following code:
Private Lesson: WEATHERPR1
Group Lesson: WEATHERGR1
DRESSING FOR WINTER RIDING REMINDERS
I've seen a few riders come to the barn under-dressed for the winter weather so far. We cancel classes when it's -12c or colder before the windchill, but if you're dressed appropriately, even I (who HATES the cold), can stay comfortable to ride when it's above -12c! For my full list of tips and product recommendations, please read this post, but here are the highlights!
- Dress as if you were doing any other outdoor winter sport such as skiing or tobbagoning. Thermal base layers, warm mid/top layers, winter boots for when your outside (change into boots right before getting on), toque, etc.
- Riders need winter gloves, ski socks, and a winter helmet cover OR a headband that fits safely under a helmet to keep your ears warm. For those that struggle with cold fingers, riding mittens keep fingers warmer than gloves!
- Ideally, riders should have winter riding boots, but if they're not in the budget, have your coach see if your regular winter boots are safe to ride in. They need to have a bit of a defined heel and not too much tread.
- Do you get really cold? I add sweatpants or even snow pants over my winter breeches AND put hot packs in my riding mittens and winter riding boots on those extra chilly days! This Costco-sized pack will last you all winter long!
Stay warm today and tomorrow!
Nikki
