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The Crystal System
Dressage, Clear and Transparent Author Patricial Pitt, The Dressage Tipster Clear and simple, just like a crystal! As the title suggests, this book is exactly what dressage enthusiasts will be looking for! A simple understanding of the often difficult discourse around the discipline of dressage. This book helps unravel some of the mysteries of that language and shows how sense can be made of terms which may seem, at first, rather foreign. The book breaks down and explain both commonly used and lesser known equestrian terms with author Patricia Pitt (an award wining blogger from Huntington) giving examples of how she made her own mistakes, also
misunderstanding complicated terms that, as riders we may not like to ask for the fear of appearing uninformed! The book helps readers to develop their own knowledge and understanding of this equestrian discipline. It is well balanced and covers a huge variety of topics the reader may not even realise are relevant. A truly down to earth, easy to read book which novice and experienced riders alike are bound to benefit from - a must for all dressage enthusiast’s bookshelves. RRP £21.85
Hot Togs
Thermolite Walking Socks and Leggings It goes without saying that, at this time of year, we all long to be that little bit warmer when we first arrive down the yard .... or step out of our front door for that matter! In our task to look for products that do exactly that, this month we reviewed the hot togs Thermolite Walking Socks and Ultra Thermal Leggings. Thermolite Walking Socks Having tried a variety of socks with a similar attributes we were hesitant with regard to what our findings may have been with these socks but, we can confirm, we were more than pleasantly surprised! The socks have fantastic elasticity and are certain to keep your feet warm without any excessive sweating when you’ve 26
warmed up, whether that be following riding or mucking out! They wash incredibly well with the shape and elasticity holding firm. The elasticity is designed to give under arch support with a ribbed upper reaching to the mid calf. They will fit nicely between leg and boot as they have no unnecessary padding. Available in a variety of colours, pink, khaki brown, blue/grey and brown. RRP £9.50
gusset. The inner fleece lining leaves riders’ legs feeling pampered with the added support given from the spandex mix material, making them a great aid for circulation! As with the socks, the leggings wash very well and don’t lose shape with age. RRP £15.00 For the full hot togs range visit www.hottogs.co.uk
Ultra Thermal Leggings The Ultra Thermal leggings can be worm as a base layer or on their own, they really do fit like a second skin! Our recommendation would be to use under a pair of jodhpurs or jeans due to the visible hygiene EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE • Issue 28 • January 2016