Global Scene Magazine

Equestrian clothing is right up your alley if you are a horse rider, or if you just wish to have that horseback rider look in your wardrobe choices. In choosing what dress to use, the criteria are functionality and style because the horse rider must feel both graceful and comfortable at the same time. Light, tough cloths are essential, as is choosing cool cloths that allow easy movement.

The more popular kinds of fabric used for equestrian dress is cotton and Lycra but choose a material that also acts as a moisture wick. Whether in hot or cold conditions, this material performs splendidly. In warmer times, the cloth keeps temperature low by allowing sweat, while when colder it keeps warm by keeping perspiration away from your body so you stay dry. This fabric prevents the moisture from getting in too deep, which provides the cloth to dry fast. On top of that, you can pick out fabrics and cloth weaves that lower the absorption of moisture and repel insects and ultraviolet rays. So, what all types of equestrian dress are there?

The common wear is a shirt normally of cotton weave or wool crepe, generally white with a matching waistcoat or vest. For the lower body, breeches and jodhpurs are the more popular pieces although some prefer full-seat riding breeches, there are still those who like jeans and jodhpurs. Ensure the piece fits you and pick one out that protects from wind and rain. Don’t forget the matching horseback riding gloves! Tall horseback riding boots look great for shows and competitions, but trouser socks, worn with a short boot are better for training days. To carry off the look you will need a horseback riding jacket in a luxurious tweed. Attention to details such as a silk lining or double satin piping and trim is a must.

The common piece of head gear is a horse riding helmet, although there are others who like to wear black top hats although horse riding helmets now have easy-fit systems incorporated, so they are safe to use. Some riders like to customize their equestrian helmets by putting decals or crystals and as for the colors, the trend is softer, more subtle pastel tones of blue, green, pink and purple. The identical goes for show breeches with light tans although white remains popular. Both show and dressage horseback riding coats are available in many different colors, nevertheless, the fashion trend is moving toward darker shades of navy and black rather than the more popular lighter shades of brown and khaki. The coats sport stripes and patterns, not just plain solid colors.

Tall leather boots with zip fasteners are the more popular footwear for shows and back zippers make the boots easy to take off but for those who are into serious training, half chaps and paddock boots are still in because of their strength. Finding equestrian garments that is perfectly suited to you should be easy, with the vast array of fashionable, stylish apparel available today.