Hip length, cut to move in, and the shape most people reach for when they are actually working rather than standing still.
When a short jacket beats a long coat. In the saddle a short jacket stays out of the way, and on the yard it does not catch on gates or drag through mud. You lose the leg coverage a full length coat gives you, which is the trade. If you want both, a lot of people wear a short jacket with a pair of waterproof over trousers.
Zip or pullover. The Air is a full zip jacket with a magnetic back vent that opens when you sit or ride, under-arm vents, and a hood that stows into the collar. The Smock pulls on over your head with a half-zip neck and a kangaroo pocket, which is quicker when your hands are full.
Lining. Mesh runs coolest and suits anything active. A micro-fleece body adds warmth for the colder end of the year.
20,000mm waterproof, 10,000g/m² breathable, taped seams, machine washable, two year guarantee.