Equestrian Apparel Blog

We have a couple of champion horses that while beautiful, are very particular. Believe it or not, they have special horse blankets that are their favorites. Their performance seems to be related to these turnout blankets too. Just like kids. We even tried using back-up duplicate ones, but it didn’t work. They are stuck on [...]

A group of friends just went to an equestrian demonstration and spent quite a bit of time pointing out the entrants with the old show coats. These things do not last forever! Frayed collars and cuffs, worn elbows, and torn button holes do not make a good look. Even though show coats, and show shirts [...]

Don’t you think riding gloves are beautiful? They are kind of an accessory and kind of a necessity which thank goodness, designers have recognized. I read an article where designers use the newest high-technology materials for protection, not to mention ease of motion and subtle movement. It’s easy to find a pair in just the [...]

The selection of riding jeans is all over the map these days. Some jeans are trying to be a little too cutesy and teenage hip without realizing that’s not what riding jeans are all about. I know I’m not going to go out there with some low slung embroidered things with sagging hems. We need [...]

In any equestrian competition or event, it is really obvious that the quality of your  equestrian clothing can make your look or break it. I thought every great competitor knew that a huge part of the presentation is in the rider’s look. The fit of your show clothes, the way your colors coordinate with the [...]

Participating in equestrian sports isn’t just about parading around in pretty show coats. If you have been at it a while, you know that. At the same time, you know that clothing is the icing that make the judges take notice of the cake. However, when the lights have dimmed and the crowds have gone [...]

When it comes to equestrian equipment, there is a lot of quality merchandise to choose from. If you’ve just started out, that can be a bit confusing in the beginning. But of course once you start getting to know the names that are associated with the kind of product you need, it gets easier. For [...]

Investing in a good pair of riding chaps is something that every serious equestrian enthusiast should do. They are like armor for horseback riding. They provide that extra bit of protection for you and your riding breeches, and you will be glad you have a pair. Besides, they look cool. Check out all the different [...]

Horse shows tend to have specific rules for what you wear while competing, but of course the kind of riding breeches you wear on your own time is completely up to you. At that point, it’s all about comfort – or it can be, if that’s what’s important to you. You can find jodhpurs, if [...]

How important are your riding boots to your equestrian experience? Very. Whenever you participate in a sport, no matter what kind of sport it is, the shoes you wear determine your base comfort level. Now, if you have that taken care of, and you have the best possible show coats you could wear on top [...]