They are made of cotton, lycra, cord and denim. A wide range of colours are now available. For competition white or cream is acceptable. If you are wearing jodhpurs with short boots then you should attach elasticated clips to the very bottom of either side of your jodhpurs which then go under the boot. A boot bag is a very useful way of storing and carrying your boots.
Ninato White Competition Breeches (£55.90)
If you’re one of those riders who loves to keep up with fashion in the saddle, then you will love these latest competition breeches from Germany. They have the style and flair of top name brands but without the huge price-tag! They come in white with a full synthetic leather seat.
HKM Team Breeches (£63.57)
If you’re one of those riders who loves to keep up with fashion in the saddle, then you will love these latest breeches from Germany. They have the style and flair of top name brands but without the huge price-tag! They come in navy or beige with a full synthetic leather seat. They are piped down both sides of the leg with a delicate red and blue check.
Toggi Vesta Regular Jodhpurs (£39.99)
Plain front. Single jetted zip pocket. Self fabric knee patches.
Riding Jodhpurs & Breeches
The inner leg has a knee panel added to it which adds protection from rubbing due to its close contact position with the saddle. There is no inner seam which also prevents rubbing and discomfort. Some jodhpurs now come with a suede seat which gives the rider extra grip to the saddle and added comfort to the rider, pockets and belt loops are pretty standard. Jodhpurs originated in India and they were originally tight fitting on the lower half of the leg and loose at the top, the majority of jodhpurs now are tight fitting all over with variations in shape from high waist to hipster and with some designed to be a slightly looser fit, more like a pair of trousers.
Toggi Mardale Wool Riding Jacket (£210)
Very stylish riding jacket for equestrian. Made by Toggi, this jacket is made of wool. Tweed equestrian riding jacket, available in three colours - brown, black and plum. Limited stocks available, so buy now!
Dublin Canberra Hacking Jacket (£59.99)
Wool blend herringbone fabric. Self fabric collar. Single rear riding vent. Single breasted 3 button front closure. Lovely jacket in blue and grey colours. Very stylish and high quality.
Types of Equestrian Jacket
Tailcoat - worn for top level dressage and should be worn with a top hat, white stock, stock pin, waistcoat, long black boots, shirt, white or cream jodhpurs, spurs and gloves.
Hacking Jacket - can be worn for riding dressage and jumping, and the dress guidelines of each sport will dictate what color you should wear; for example in eventing a tweed jacket is acceptable for intro to novice levels, and a black or blue jacket is expected for intermediate and above, in the UK.
Tweed Hacking Jacket - worn with a colored stock and stock pin, and a black or blue jacket is worn with a white stock and stock pin. Jodhpurs should be white or cream with long black boots or short boots with chaps on of the same color. A shirt and tie may also be worn instead of a stock but check the rule book for dress guidelines.
Equestrian Showing Jacket - similar to a hacking jacket but are often more shapely in design and come in tweed and black or blue.
Welcome to our Leisure wear Section. Here you will find a wide range of Country & Equestrian clothing including Bodywarmers, Jackets, Coats, T-Shirts, Gilets, Fleeces, Sweat Shirts and Hoodies. Shop from top brands such as Georg Schumacher, Hac Tac, Equetech, Equenox and Rupert and Red.
Allweather Horse Riding Jacket (from £77.50)
With more and more traffic on our roads, riding safely and being seen becomes ever more important. This new peak performance hi-vis jacket combines practicality with style. The use of Reflexite tape ensures 360 degree visibility and gives a higher light return than any other tape on the market today. A durable garment against rain, abrasion and dirt.
Kids Corrib Horse Riding Jacket (£37.50)
We’ve bought this jacket back in the latest colours as it is so popular! This kids and teens version comes in a fabulous geranium colour with nylon outer and fleece lining that’s just right for riding all year round. The jacket is waterproof and breathable and most importantly around horses, machine washable. There is a fold away hood in the collar, a two-way zip for riding.
Bari Riding Jacket (£35)
A really professional looking jacket but without the huge price tag! This classy red jacket is lightweight, windproof, waterproof and with a breathable cotton lining would look great in or out of the saddle. It has a two-way zip on the front which is concelled with a velco fastening flap, giving the jacket a truly professional finish.
Those are our recommended Horse Riding Jackets, but you can find a much larger range of equestrian jackets by visiting Mad4ponies, our recommended source for great quality and great value riding boots.
Light weight foam and have a breathable inner lining. With tough velcro straps, or laced closure. Available in a number of sizes from a child size small to a large adult. The measurements you require are the chest size in centimeters. The waist size in centimeters and the over the shoulder in centimeters.
Just Togs Body Protector (£65)
Many riding centres and competition centres now insist on a body protector not only for showjumping and cross-country but also for schooling, lessons and hacking. We’ve chosen this one as our first addition. We really like the comfort, styling and colour but most importantly, it meets all the safety standards required.
Airowear Adult Body Protector (from £100)
Maximum protection - fully meets EN 13158: 2000 and BETA Standard 2000 Level 3. Tabard styling - easy to put on and take off. Shoulder and waist adjustments - hook & loop fastenings for quick and easy secure closure. Secure belt close for extra safety and security.
Charles Owen Young Riding Hat (£105.99)
Maximum protection - fully meets EN 13158: 2000 and BETA Standard 2000 Level 3. Shoulder and waist adjustments - hook & loop fastenings for quick and easy secure closure. Elastic/webbing side straps for a perfect fit. High quality Airotech lightweight ventilated foam - twin layers mould comfortably to the body for a cool, breathable and flexible garment.
Riding Body Protectors Safety Standards
They are approved by BETA in the United Kingdom and are put into levels as a guide to their useage:
Level 1 Black label - very light and are appropriate for race jockeys, they offer the lowest amount of protection.
Level 2 Brown label - appropriate for low risk situations such as light hacking with no road work and not for show jumping, breaking in or schooling of young horses.
Level 3 Purple label - appropriate protection for most riding including cross country,competitions and general day to day activities. Level 3 will help to reduce soft tissue damage and bruising.
Hard shells are made of a variety of light and strong materials, and depending on the brand you buy, this could be fibreglass, carbon fibre, or a lightweight injection moulded plastic shell.
Riding hats and skull helmets available online at fantastic prices. A wide variety of riding hats and skull helmets from top brands such as Champion and Charles Owen to choose from. Hats for every discipline delivered to your door!
Junior JTE Riding Helmet (£47)
The Junior JTE has a ventilation strip on the front of the helmet that is not only fashionable but helps to keep your head cool! Synthetic suede finish looks really professional too! It conforms to all standards required by The Pony Club like PAS015, BS.EN1384. Carries the British Kitemark and CE mark.
Champion Ventair Riding Hat (from £89.99)
A sturdy riding hat with a lightweight fibreglass shell. The Ventair riding hat has a new stylish design and ventilated airflow system, and the inside of the riding hat has a soft feel and easily adjustable harness. Kitemarked to PAS 015:1998 and BSEN: 1384:1997.
Charles Owen Young Riding Hat (£53.99)
Traditionally styled. Covered with a short pile velvet. Comes in it’s own Charles Owen carry-box. Kitemarked to PAS 015 and BSEN 1384.
Riding Hats and Helmets
Hard hats are worn for riding, lunging, and leading horses, and in some other situations where a hard hat is required, for example when clipping a horse, or holding for the farrier, veterinary surgeon, or equine dentist.
They are fitted by measuring the circumference of your head and are designed to fit across the rim across your forehead.They should be snug enough so that when your head is tilted forward the hat should still stay in place and a fingers width should be able to be fitted into the back of the hat. When purchasing a hat go to one which has a British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) qualified member of staff as they will have done a specialist course in hat fitting an will be able to ensure a perfect fit.
Hard shells are made of a variety of light and strong materials, and depending on the brand you buy, this could be fibreglass, carbon fibre, or a lightweight injection moulded plastic shell.
Safety
The BSI kitemark stands for British Standards Institute and is issued to hats which have passed the correct safety standard. There should be a safety stamp marked on the inside to show that it has passed the current safety standard. It should say on the hat BSEN:1384:1997 or PAS015 1988. ASTMF 1163 95.
Short Whip
This type of whip is used in show jumping, cross-country riding, hacking and general riding. It should be carried in the inside hand and positioned half way across the riders thigh. When using, both reins should be moved to the outside hand and the whip used just behind the lower leg. Short whips vary in length from 16 inches to 29 inches.
Dressage Whip
This type of whip is much longer than a short whip and is used in both schooling and dressage. The rider simply has to turn their wrist to flick the whip to the side of the horse. This allows for much more subtle, yet quicker use of the whip, giving the rider much more control when using it because both hands will remain on the reins. Dressage whips vary from between 39 inches to 42 inches in length.
Hunting Whip
This type of whip is short in design and is not to be used on the horse - it is simply for carrying. It has a curved handle top for opening and closing gates and a lash at the other end.
Polo Whip
Used exclusively for Polo, this has a thin handle and wrist strap and the whip itself gets thinner towards the end.
Short Cane
This has no handle and is approximately 24 inches long.
Lunge Whip
The longest of all whips, the lunge whip is approximately 66 inches long. It is used when lunging the horse. When the horse is going in a circle on the left rein, the trainer would hold the whip their right hand and aim the whip at the horse. Lunge whips have much longer handles than dressage and short whips.
Our leisurewear section brings you high quality fleeces and gilets, reliable waterproofs, t shirt and polo shirts and some fun, country and horse themed kidswear, as well as underwear and swimwear. High performance materials make many of these garments perfect to wear on the yard or whilst riding. We also stock fun tshirts and tops with bright, comical designs which are sure to get you noticed.
Rockfish Riders FLEX 360 Gilet (from £55)
With more and more traffic on our roads, riding safely and being seen becomes ever more important. This new peak performance hi-vis gilet combines practicality with style. The use of Reflexite tape ensures 360 degree visibility and gives a higher light return than any other tape on the market.
Rockfish Riders Body Warmer (£28)
What a winner this new body warmer is! Latest colour and style. So now you’ll have a body warmer that looks equally great in the saddle and casually too! Detachable hood with faux fur trim on the hood and shock cord adjusters. Horse shoe print across the front chest area and side panels.
Wrangler Padded Field Gilet (£14.75)
Find horse riding boots, equestrian boots, wellies and accessories. Our footwear selection includes every boot you’ll ever need for horse riding or yard work. Choose from a huge selection of horse riding boots including: long leather riding boots, rubber riding boots and jodhpur boots. We also stock a range of muckers for more relaxed footwear. We’re confident you’ll be able to find exactly what you’re looking for in our extensive range of top brands. We even have some fun themed socks too!
Childs Long Riding Boots (£22.50)
Our recommend equestrian boots for children are from Shires and it’s their very popular Riding Boot. They are really stylish and look much more expensive than they really are! The black boots are foam lined to give good insulation, with a spur stop. They are a great entry level riding boot.
Woodstock Zipped Jodhpur Boot (£22.50)
Here’s a great jodhpur boot that looks really stylish but doesn’t have the huge price tag! It is really comfortable to wear and features a moulded sole, zipped front and a high quality synthetic leather look! Why not match them up with our popular neoprene hugs half chaps for a complete look!
Shires Diamante Half Chaps (£42.51)
Here you are girls, the latest half chaps with real sparkle! Made from black leather with elasticated backs for excellent contoured fit. They have an elastic stirrup strap that fits neatly under the sole of your short riding boots to help keep them in place and a diamante zip, which is the latest thing in chaps!
Those are our recommended Horse Riding Boots, but you can find a much larger range of equestrian boots by visiting Mad4ponies, our recommended source for great quality and great value riding boots.
Alternatively, you will find a great selection of equestrian boots at Countrywide.
Stand out from the crowd with this superb tweed jacket tailored from 100% wool with a soft satin lining. The Ladies Huntingdon Jacket comes in a green check with a contrasting navy velvet collar and piping on the two side pockets. Made from 100% wool it has a beautiful soft satin lining that feels really soft against your skin. On the back the beautiful tailoring is finished with double vents. The jacket also comes with it’s own durable jacket bag and hanger - so you’re ready just to pop it in the car or lorry and get out competing! Also available in children’s sizes. Don’t forget to check out our competition shirts, jods and breeches for a complete new look this season! Best of luck to all of you and we hope that you all bring home lots of lovely rosettes!
Price £78.20
Depending on the sport you are competing in and the level you have reached, you will also require a special type of jacket appropriate to the competition. This can range from a tweed hacking jacket for showing, show jumping, dressage and eventing, to a black, blue, green or red show jacket for showing, show jumping, dressage, and eventing, or top hat and tails for dressage and top level eventing. You can find an extensive range of competition clothes at Mad4ponies, but check out some of our recommend picks below:
Ladies Huntingdon Jacket (£78.20)
- Excellent jacket for all competitions, riding and pony clubs!
- Classic flattering style
- Comes with own jacket bag for storage!
Childs Huntingdon Jacket (£59.48)
- Excellent jacket for all competitions, riding and pony clubs!
- Classic flattering style
- Comes with own jacket bag for storage!
Monarch Competition Shirt (£19.48)
We’ve chosen this competition shirt as it not only looks great and stylish, but it is made from stretch cotton fabric so it moves with you in the saddle! It also comes with interchangeable collars.