Our best show gear at every price point
Look, it’s no secret that horse ownership and riding takes some investment to get started. And while we happen to believe it’s worth every penny, we totally understand wanting to find some gear at different price points.
So if you’re just getting started with riding, let’s get you started at the bronze tier with some of the most essential gear.
Horse riding apparel at an affordable price point
Affordable breeches
The Royal Highness Equestrian Euroseat Knee Patch Breeches are a great choice for a super versatile pair of breeches for beginners. They are cute and great for the show ring with the classic tan color, super comfortable, and have silicone knee patches to help keep your grip. They’re also a front zip closure, which makes them easy to fit.
If you’re ok with a little more of a splurge and need more colors, we highly recommend the LeMieux Paris Breeches. Stylish and lightweight, these breeches are super comfy with a four-way stretch for ultimate freedom of movement. Plus, we think that the stylish tonal piping around the edges of the pockets and faux back pockets and seamless design on inner legs to prevent discomfort in the saddle give these breeches an extra sophisticated edge.
The Equine Couture Ladies Coolmax Champion Knee Patch Breeches are another great choice for those looking for an extra grip in the seat. It’s a super lightweight fabric, which can be great if you’re heading into your first show season and don’t have your long pants in the summer tolerance built up. These breeches are fabulous for a classic traditional look with euro seat while embracing all the modern creature comforts like super supple, lightweight fabric.
Bonus tip: TIGHTS! Riding tights are often a less expensive alternative to breeches. They’re designed to feel just like your favorite pair of legging with the knee grips, full seat grips, and pockets you love in a breech. While you can’t take these to a show, we think tights are a great option for schooling riders!
Affordable Jackets
Standing out in the show ring doesn’t have to cost a fortune! We love the RJ Classics Sydney II coat because it provides a stunning, comfortable fit at an affordable price. It offers a traditional style with updated features like stretchy fabric with a subtle texture for an updated look. Plus it’s fully lined and machine washable!
One choice that always makes us feel fancy when buying a new coat is springing for something mesh. We just love the cool (literally), high-tech feel of mesh jackets like the Ariat Women’s Artico Exhale Show Coat. This coat features ultra-light, perforated mesh fabric that smartly enhances the coat’s breathability without altering its traditional profile. It even has a hidden zipper to keep you looking clean, polished, and traditional for the judges. It also features gorgeous little details like contract logo trims.
Affordable Showshirts
The Ariat Women’s Aptos Show Shirt is a super stylish, well-crafted show shirt without breaking the bank. It’s comfortable and sleek, designed to be flattering and comfortable for long show days. The fabric is stretchy for comfort with a show collar and placket with snap closures, as well as a stock tie loop. This is a great choice if you’re just getting started showing or just want to add a little style to your training days.
For a style statement, we love the modern pared-back feel of the Aubrion Luton Show Shirt, a sleeveless option designed to help you look and feel effortless on show days. It’s super sleek with a hidden zip bib fastening. It’s high- elasticity fabric is designed for performance and dry-fit. It also has a perforated asymmetrical bib and matching back, hidden zip fastening, smart stock collar, soft and stretchy, stay-dry technology.
Affordable Helmets
For beginner riders, we love the Ovation Deluxe Schooler Helmet because it is safe, lightweight, and affordable! The helmet features a rubberized finish, easy-adjust dial for a snug fit, extra strong adjustment teeth for added helmet life, high flow vents to keep you cool, removable washable liner, removable breakaway visors, and exclusive YKK® adjuster clip and buckle, positioned to stay off of the rider’s face for comfort. Certified to ASTM standards.
Affordable Tall boots
For a boot that looks and feels custom without the custom price tag, we love the Ovation Ladies Sofia Black Field Boot. These boots provide a synergy of classic style along with modern materials. The foot of the boot is made from full-grain cow leather, with comfortable and soft moisture-wicking mesh lining. The shafts are made from technical synthetic leather that has all the visual features of genuine leather but is breathable and durable, with a hint of stretch that enhances fit.
Horse riding apparel at a mid-range pricepoint
If you’ve been riding for awhile and you’re pretty sure this is going to stick, these silver tier showstoppers are a great choice!
Mid-range breeches
If you’re looking for the feel of classic European pant, the Ovation Women’s Bellissima II Classic Knee Patch Breech is one of our favorite choices at a mid-range price. They are super supportive and cute for both schooling and shows! These breeches are lightweight and have a smoothing effect plus comfort stretch. Even better, they provide sun protection! What a great place to start building your classic look.
We also love to recommend Tredstep Women’s Nero II Knee Patch Breeches because they are comfortable for even the longest days in the saddle. They have a super grippy silicone knee patch, stretch fabric and cuffs, and a motion fit design. These breeches are the perfect blend of high tech design and super flattering fit. They’re a great choice for competitions and feature lightweight water-resistant fabric.
The Ariat Women’s Tri Factor Grip Knee Patch Breech is a staff and rider favorite with The Farm House because they do it all. They are super flexible so you can move the way you need to! Stretch in the saddle and reach for the reigns while enjoying the innovative cooling technology and staying power in the saddle. If you’re looking to step up your breeches and get some of the best technical fabric in the game, Ariat is a great choice.
Mid-range jackets
Equiline Women’s Cospec Mesh Show Coat is a great choice to provide appearance and exceptional comfort in the ring. Designed for the performance-driven equestrian, this jacket is unlined and deconstructed for quick drying. It’s the perfect jacket for competition and training, with 2 back vents for added airflow. If you’re looking to step up your game and participate in a longer show season, we highly recommend this jacket. It’s available in classic black and blue.
Mid-range showshirts
The RJ Classics Women’s Brynn Short Sleeve Show Shirt is a staff favorite for its contemporary cut and comfy, breathable material with a pop of color in the collar. It’s a great go-to for regular show appearances because of its buttery smooth, lightweight fabric. You’ll also love sporty seam lines and perforated panels for the perfect mix of traditional and modern styling. Its athletic fit that sits close to the body gives a clean-cut look.
A new offering from one of our favorite vendors, the AP Hassinger Ladies Lace Sleeve Show Shirts are a fashion-forward, luxurious option at the middle of our price range. They feature an asymmetrical design with one lace sleeve, contrasting piping detail, and delicate crystal logo and sleeve buttons. It’s not only beautiful but also practical with figure flattering design and comfortable technical fabric that holds its shape wash after wash. Our staff and our riders have been loving this shirt for competition!
Mid-range helmets
The One K Defender Helmet is a great choice for more frequent riders not only because of its polished, appealing appearance but because of all of the built-in amenities and safety features. We love the fact that you can choose between a matte or glossy finish and the fact that the padded harness has a lovely synthetic suede lining. Plus, cleaning this helmet is a breeze. With enough features to appeal to those seeking maximum protection wrapped in a classic package, One K™ has the best of both worlds. Certified to ASTM standards.
Mid-range tall boots
The Ariat Heritage Contour II Field Zip Tall Riding Boots are one of our best-selling boots and for good reason. Their high-quality design, durability, style, fit, price point, and classic good looks make them a must-have boot for many riders. Popular with serious riders, these boots offer that long, elegant leg equestrians demand, as well as all-day comfort for your feet both in the irons and on the ground.
Horse riding apparel at a high-end price point
Finally if you’ve been stepping up your game and are going to more shows, here’s our gold tier options.
High-end breeches
The EGO 7 Women’s Jumping EJ Knee Patch Breech are another favorite for our riders during show season. The Italian tailoring and 4-way stretch fabric really puts these breeches over the top. Plus they’re machine-washable and super easy to care for. The design is oh so flattering with front pockets and faux zip detailing on the back.
These breeches also feature the EGO7 new patented COBRAX button and the innovative knee grip patch inserts for added grip in the saddle. The waistband is also lined with a grip system to prevent shirts from untucking. In case you can’t tell, we’re big fans!
Samshield Women’s Chloe Script Knee Grip Breeches are a great choice for for their classic design and added detailing. Samshield is a super popular name on the show circuit for good reason. Their innovations like the cooling fabric that keeps you dry and comfortable make them a favorite.
The Chloe breeches blend the well-known Samshield innovation with style, featuring an embroidered script logo and pleats on the back of the breeches. We love the second skin feel of these breeches and the fact that they’re so easy to care for. That means they’re that much easier to add to your closet!
We love the For Horses Women’s Rita Ultra Move Breeches because of their buttery smooth fabric that feels light as a feather. These breeches have a high waistline and smooth back, keeping them flattering for all body types. One of our favorite little details is that the long-lasting knee grip is shaped in a unique For Horses stylized horse design. You can absolutely tell the folks at For Horses have put thought and care into every ounce of their Italian-crafted breeches. These are a great breech for any discipline- Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation classes.
High-end jackets
One of our favorite choices for competitive riders is Samshield. They always deliver technical performance and a classic style. The Samshield Women’s Alix Show Jacket is one of our favorites for shows (especially Hunters) because the stretch and breathable fabric provides fit, flexibility, lightness, and durability for maximum breathability and freedom of movement. It’s also resistant to body moisture and UV-safe. If you’re looking for a jacket that does it all, this is a great choice.
High-end showshirts
For a luxuriously soft and comfortable show shirt, we love the For Horses Women’s Alina Long Sleeve Show Shirt for the multiple fabric patterns, the rhinestone logo on the sleeve, and the attention to detail you can see in this shirt’s beautiful design. This shirt seamlessly blends innovative and modern fabric with a classic equestrian style and fine Italian craftsmanship. Suitable for all seasons thanks to its breathability, silky moisture-wicking feel, and UV protection.
The most luxurious competition shirt of the season, the Equiline Women’s GollyG Long Sleeve Show Shirt is made of a stretch breathable fabric that looks and fits fabulous. It features overall micro studs on the front panel and a pleated design with the Equiline logo along the back collar. The fabric is stretchable and breathable while looking absolutely stunning. If you’re looking for a shirt to make you feel like a pro, we highly recommend the GollyG.
High-end helmets
For those searching for a helmet that has a premium exterior as well as maximum safety protection, we highly recommend the Samshield 2.0 Premium Alcantara Helmet- Leather Top. Samshield levels up the Alcantara classic helmet in the 2.0 edition. This classic helmet is reminiscent of old-school velvet with a longer-wearing Alcantara shell. Upgraded with the leather center and black chrome rails, this helmet offers improved safety with a deeper fit, and premium ventilation that goes all around the helmet. This helmet is simply unbeatable for quality and design.
High-end tall boots
With its impeccable fit and handcrafted design, the Vogel Brooklyn Tall Boot is the perfect choice for show jumping. This iconic boot seamlessly combines style and comfort, resulting in optimal movement and unparalleled durability. These boots have a memory foam footbed for all-day comfort and a high-quality ribbed sole for durability. The elastic texture and signature back zipper provide a secure fit, while stainless snap buttons and v-shaped spur rests add a touch of style. Crafted with premium calfskin leather and a calfskin leather lining, this boot also features a v logo detail, rounded toe shape, and lace eyelets.
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