Dublin Sachi Jacket: ‘a very flattering silhouette’ 8/10

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Welcome to our group test of showerproof lightweight jackets to protect your horse from annoying flying insects while being ridden. All of the jackets in this group test have been thoroughly tested by former eventer turned para dressage rider Tamsin Addison. Find out what she thought below.

Official description

The Dublin Sachi Jacket is a stylish showerproof softshell jacket to keep you dry and warm without the bulk. It has a warm microfleece lining throughout the body for extra warmth and comfort, plus a contrast color zip and stitch detail.

First impressions

I liked the silhouette this jacket gave when I first tried it on.

Overview of performance

The jacket is really flattering and it is comfortable to wear. It coped well with light rain showers and it keeps you warm in lower temperatures.

Likes and dislikes

I particularly like the color and the shape of the jacket. I also like that fact that it kept me warm. I would have liked the pocket on the chest to have been a bit bigger.

Verdict

I would recommended this jacket to all my friends, equestrian or not.