I was surprised and delighted in equal measure when I was handed this Mountain Horse Sally Jacket for testing, because it was delivered to Your Horse editor Aimi’s house and she loves the colour blue. I’m thankful she didn’t lay claim to it, though, because it’s proved a handy little coat in unpredictable British weather and I wear it a lot.
I work in PR full time and I’m also a freelance groom at weekends. I often struggle at this time of year to find the perfect layers for when the weather can’t decide what it’s doing, especially in my latter job, but the Mountain Horse Sally Jacket has solved that problem.
I’ve been wearing it regularly since March 2024 and I’ve really put it through its paces. From yard duties and hacking three horses a day right through to trips to the supermarket and a music festival, this jacket is super stylish. I’ve even worn it to the office on occasion!
It’s fair to say that I find myself reaching for it on a regular basis, whatever the occasion. I particularly love its vibrant blue colour. This jacket has kept me dry and warm, whether I’ve been on the yard or dancing along to Mel C and the Sugababes at Blenheim Palace’s Nocturne Festival (caught on camera — see main image above!).
Fit
The Mountain Horse Sally Jacket is lightweight and a very breathable material, which means it’s not at all restrictive when I’m carrying out yard duties or riding.
It has deep pockets that zip up, which is always a bonus and I don’t have to worry about losing my phone or car keys.
The jacket is quilted with a soft insulated lining which kept me warm on chillier summer evenings. I really like the line detail across the jacket too.
I vary between a size 14 and 16 on top and opted for the large. It is big on me, so I would recommend staying true to size if you’re looking for a closer fit.
First impressions
I instantly loved the vibrant colour and I’ve had many comments on how nice the bright blue is. It has also served as an added bonus out hacking — there’s no missing me when I have this jacket on under my high viz.
So far, the colour’s brightness hasn’t faded at all, and I’ve washed it several times.
No more soggy sleeves
One of my favourite things about this jacket is that it has cuffed sleeves. Not only do these keep your arms totally warm, but it means nothing can creep down the sleeve either.
We all know that feeling of damp arms and soggy sleeves when carrying water buckets. Well, it isn’t a concern while wearing the Mountain Horse Sally Jacket.
The cuffed sleeves also keep hay and straw out, which means my car and flat need vacuuming much less often. It gets an extra star for that!
If I had to be critical, the hood doesn’t have a compartment to be zipped away into and it can’t be detached either. This can be annoying as it means the hood billows out behind my head on a windy day.
Value for money
This jacket is on the slightly pricier side at £85, but I get so much wear out of it that I think it’s worth the money and I would definitely buy it again. My cost per wear is already pretty good in six months. There are some really good discounts available online, so it’s worth having a look around to find the best place to buy it.
