This Toggi Griffiths coat is so comfortable and smart, it has been my go-to in this wet but mild autumn as it’s not overly heavy and provides an effective waterproof layer that’s not too hot.
The Toggi Griffiths long riding coat has an official waterproof rating of 10,000mm and has kept me dry in light and heavy rain, while dog walking and hacking/schooling.
I am a size 12 and tested the size 12, finding it a snug fit over multiple winter layers, but very comfortable.
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The front of the jacket has a two way zip, and the back also has a zip that enables you to keep most of your saddle dry while riding. Being mid-length it doesn’t cover a lot of your leg when you are in the saddle. I am 5ft6in, and the coat came to about mid-thigh at the front and the tops of my knees at the back when standing. When riding, it was about mid-though, too.
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The shape of the jacket is really flattering, it curves down at the back and tapers in at the waist which looks lovely. There is a foldaway hood that stores neatly into the back of the collar. There is quite a large Toggi logo in gold foil on the right arm, which is the only design element I wasn’t keen on purely from an aesthetic point of view, but that’s just personal preference. There are two pockets on the outside and one on the inside, all with zips.
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The articulated cuffs of the coat have a really clever shape to them, that stops any water running down and soaking into your gloves or sleeves – I definitely benefited from them when dog walking in heavy rain, too.
I found it a perfect weight for the autumn – it has a light fill that doesn’t restrict movement in the saddle at all and I didn’t get too hot while schooling. The back is a bit fiddly to unzip with gloves when you are in the saddle and trying to hold the reins, too. But, when unzipped, was lightweight, comfortable and didn’t flap around much and so therefore didn’t spook the horse.
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I haven’t washed the Toggi Griffiths long riding coat yet as any dirt has wiped off easily with a cloth so far, but if I needed to it recommends on the label inside to wash at 30°C and drip dry somewhere warm. The coat also dried pretty quickly after being in the rain with the sleeves/seams not holding any more water than the rest of the fabric.
Verdict
Overall I was surprised with the performance of this jacket, it was breathable, so comfy for riding and looks smart.
Who tested the Toggi Griffiths long riding coat?
Sophie Cheeseman is Horse & Hound’s Deputy Art Editor, who has ridden since she was 4 years old thanks to a family friend. Having non-horsey parents, Sophie worked her way through riding schools in exchange for lessons during the early years, then built relationships with a few different owners through her teens. Sophie then loaned a PSG gelding for a few years, produced a 3yo Connemara to sell and rode various hunters, showjumpers and dressage horses. After a year out of the saddle to have a baby, Sophie is now exercising a lovely Billy-bred mare over the winter, getting back into the swing of things around mum life!
