EquiVisor Review: 7 Reasons
You Need This Equestrian Sun Protection

The sun is consistently so bright where I ride in Southern California, even with sunglasses, I squint. This is problematic because who wants to live life with vertical squint lines between their eyebrows? Not me. Enter EquiVisor to the rescue!

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Twinning with Carey in our EquiVisors! (All photos shot by Lady Photographic.)

I have been riding with an EquiVisor for about three years now and can’t fathom life without one. If you haven’t already been won over by this essential equestrian accessory, read on while I share my honest opinion with you.

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There are many reasons to add an EquiVisor (or two) to your wardrobe. Fending off squint lines is just the tip of the iceberg. I’ll be honest, when I first started noticing them pop up in riding arenas near me, I thought they looked a bit ridiculous–like a Little House on the Prairie bonnet. But now I’m a total convert. Here’s why.

1. You Can Wear It Like A Regular Visor

The EquiVisor can be worn with or without a helmet. I generally have a large sunhat in my tack locker, but there are days I’ve worn it home from the barn and then forgot to bring it back to the barn. No problem. All I have to do is adjust the Velcro on the EquiVisor smaller and wear it as a regular visor.

Stays on mid-flight.

2. Machine Washable

Another reason to love it! If your EquiVisor gets dusty or slimed by your horse, all you have to do is throw it in the wash on gentle cycle and then hang to dry. (Note: I have not washed my jute visor.)

3. Comes in Several Colors

The first EquiVisor I bought was the jute version. I thought it looked summery–like a straw hat. I wanted a light color too so that it wouldn’t be a magnet for the blinding rays of the sun. I recently acquired the chocolate brown version thanks to this collaboration. The EquiVisor comes in black (which is nice because it blends in with most riding helmets), green, burgundy and denim.

4. Stays On

This is the best feature: a patented gripper system ensures the EquiVisor will snugly conform to the brim of your helmet. It will be your helmet’s steady companion from a walk to a gallop. It will stick even soaring over jumps!

Here’s a good view to see the side width.

5. Shades Without an Obstructed View

The EquiVisor has a large brim extending out to the sides, to keep the rays out of your peripheral vision, but you can easily see from under the “umbrella” it provides in the saddle. I have had no problems seeing my path whether on trail or on a jump course.

6. Blocks Both UVA and UVB Rays

According to the tag, it says the EquiVisor has been “laboratory tested and found to block 100% of UVA and UVB rays!” Although I love being outside and in the sun, I don’t want to burn or run the risk of skin cancer. (But in all honestly, I’m most concerned about warding off wrinkles! I know, that might be a bit shallow. I’m okay with it.)

7. Twin With Your Equestrian Friends

I’ll admit this is kind of a silly reason, but why not match your gal pals? Carey is not my only visor twin. Isabelle from Modern Equestrian is a total EquiVisor girl (I think she has one in almost every color–so lucky). My trainers have EquiVisors. My guess is you might even be an EquiVisor fan too. If not, join a family of like-minded horse peeps who prioritize safe fun in the sun (and look cute!).

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Question: Have you tried an EquiVisor yet? If not, how do you combat the strong rays of summer sun?

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