Driza-bone the legendary riding coat made and designed with great attention to detail and using the highest quality materials. Today Driza-bone has evolved from being solely an oilskin work coat to an internationally recognized brand used for both active and leisure outdoor activities. Most importantly a must have accessory for the horse riding pro no matter what your discipline. These full length riding coats protect both the saddle and the rider from wet and windy weather.

The oilskin coats where first made over one hundred years ago in Australia, designed for sailors on the rugged seas. The  recycling of torn canvas sails and painting the fabric with a mixture of oils waterproofed the fabric and protected the men from the howling winds and torrential rains making the coats excellent wet weather gear.  Word spread, the demand for these coats grew quickly, before long the oilskin coats where being used on the land.     

Features

Famous brand

Handmade and crafted in Australia

Action coat

Reinforced inner elbow patches

Sleeves extra long

Fantails

Windproof

Waterproof

Seams are heavy duty and double stitched

Generous cut

Longer coat for horse riding

Specifications

Heavy duty 100% cotton oiled finish fabric

Heavy duty stitching

Sturdy leg straps for windy and wet conditions keeps coat over flaps of saddle, knees and legs whilst riding

Storm flap protects against head on weather

Good width for shoulder movement

Kitchen door hook hanger

Roomy weather pockets

Quality metal snaps

Double snap closure

Adjustable double wrist snaps to shorten sleeve and/or to keep rain from running down arms

Fantail in the back of the coat covers the cantle of the saddle, saddle won’t get wet

Back flap closing snaps

Sleeve length to finish midway down hand

High neck strap snap closure

Colour

Dark brown, Black

Size

X- small, small, medium, large, X-large, XX- large, XXX- large

Major appearance

2000 Olympic Games Australia – worn by stock-men and stock-women at the opening ceremony of the Australian 2000 Olympics.

Investment

The Driza-Bone long riding coat is a great investment, this garment will protect the rider, riding apparel and saddle from the wet weather. ENJOY!

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