Equestrian Jacket

A well fitting equestrian jacket is flattering as well as functional. It gives a polished and finished look to your show attire.
It should fit comfortably, giving a stream-lined silhouette – hiding flaws and enhancing your appearance - without limiting movement, so you look and ride your best confidently.
Test the fit by moving as you would do when in the saddle and extending your arms as if hugging a tree. Sleeves should reach just below the bump of the wrist to show no more than a half-inch of shirt cuff – or none at all if wearing a short sleeved competition shirt.
The waist of the jacket should fall at your natural waist line (the area where you “break over” when you bend your torso to one side).
Consider the general shape of the jacket and the way the fabric hangs. Even a light weight fabric should appear to have substance giving a crisp, elegant look.
Follow these steps to find the correct size for you:
Shoulder seams should line up with the edges of the shoulders to prevent pulling over the tops of the biceps. Shoulders that are too wide give a boxy appearance
Check that the arms can be moved into riding positions without feeling constrained across the upper arms, shoulders and upper back
Ensure the jacket lies flat across your back without gathers, wrinkles or bulges
Lapels should lie flat across the chest and with no puckering at the buttons
The waistline should sit on the natural waist to give a tidy outline
On short jackets with three buttons, the bottom button should sit just over the belly button. If it sits higher, the jacket is most likely too short
The back hem of a show jumping jacket should fall just above the hip or to the point where no more than two to three fingers’ width of the bottom is visible
The hem of traditional longer dressage jackets should sit inside the natural curve of the fingers when the arms hang relaxed at the sides.

Riding is physically intensive so riders need to stay cool and dry, especially in the hot summer months. equestrian jacket with mesh panels are the best lightweight option for riders of every discipline. These coats maximize ventilation and airflow while maintaining a traditional silhouette, allowing riders to stay cool and comfortable while competing.

Premium materials like Italian jersey give equestrian jackets a highly sophisticated look and hand-feel while staying stretchy and breathable for maximum comfort. These high-quality materials also rarely need padding, allowing for an unstructured fit that still looks tailored and sophisticated. Many of these premium materials are wrinkle-free and pill-resistant, making them incredibly easy to take care of in between shows and competitions.

With so many hours spent riding outdoors, equestrians need to stay on top of their sun protection game. equestrian jacket can include built-in UV sun protection to help protect riders from sun damage while competing outside–though that doesn’t mean they should skip the sunscreen!

Equestrians experience a wide variety of extreme weather, from the scorching sun of the hot summer months to bitter cold during the hunting season. Material technology has come a long way over the past few decades to provide a equestrian jacket material that keeps your body at an optimum temperature no matter the season. We recognize how important this feature is, which is why some of our equestrian jackets feature our patented 37 thermoregulation technology to help you maintain an optimum body temperature while riding in any weather.