Q: What is the difference between showerproof, waterproof and water-resistant?
A: Whether you are looking to protect your horse or yourself from wet weather, here is the breakdown of what these three terms mean:
Showerproofcan keep your horse dry in light rain. The outer material of the item will repel water and feel similar to waterproof, but the seams won’t be taped, and water will eventually get through.
Water-resistant will keep your horse dry in light rain and usually won’t have taped seams – much like a showerproof option. However, water-resistant clothing won’t necessarily look like a traditional waterproof. For example, a fleece can be treated to make it water resistant.
Waterproofmeans the outer layer is fully protective against rain, and the seams are likely to be taped. This is the gold standard if you want your horse to stay completely dry.