Riding Jackets
Riding Jackets from Joshua Jones have been selected from some of the most exclusive designs and tailoring from Italy. The luxury and quality of the cloth are indicative of the style of equestrian clothing available from Joshua Jones.
Riding jackets are usually worn during formal equestrian events such as at horse shows or whilst hunting rather than for everyday riding. Any riding jacket should fit correctly and not restrict movement. Riding jackets have a vent at the back which allows the jacket to to lie smoothly over the back of the saddle.
Types of Riding Jackets:
| Hacking Jacket - | A hacking jacket is a tweed
style jacket. |
| Show Jacket - | A show jacket is a single coloured jacket, most often black or navy blue. |
| Hunting Jacket - | Hunt Coat, A hunting jacket or hunt coat is a tweed style jacket, although red jackets are also available for hunt masters. |
Jackets are an important piece of riding equipment for keeping riders warm and cosy in cold weather and dry when it rains. But special riding jackets are needed, as ordinary jackets don’t provide any benefit from the many features which manufacturers put into special riding ones. Riding jackets play a big role in terms of appearance. Smart, tailored riding jackets are necessary, and usually mandatory, for competitions. Most riders will have at least one casual and one smart jacket, but most will have more.
Casual Jackets
For daily riding and hacking, you will need a high-quality riding jacket. A
cagoule may keep you warm and dry but nothing beats a proper jacket designed
for the job.
Riding jackets are styled differently to normal jackets to allow the rider
plenty of freedom. The shoulders are usually cut wider for ease of movement of
the upper back and arms. There is also typically a vent at the back of the
jacket to enable it to sit over the saddle, rather than the rider having to
sit on their coat tails.
It is ideal to choose a riding jacket with reflective strips and patches on it
if you plan to ride out on dull winter evenings.
When riding, it is always a good idea to wear layers under your jacket then
you can strip them off when required. For this reason, always buy a riding
jacket which is made of a breathable material. It will stop you from getting
too hot and bothered as sweat will be able to evaporate. Also make sure your
jacket is waterproof and lightweight as it is not a pleasant feeling to be
bogged down by a wet and heavy jacket.
Lots of riders choose to wear gillets. They offer warmth and dryness without
the constraint of something covering the riders’ arms.
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Formal Jackets
Formal jackets generally fall into the categories of show jackets and
hacking jackets. They look smart in competitions and are required wearing in
most. These are not jackets worn for practical reasons but it is still
important to make sure yours is cut to allow your arms freedom to move. They
are usually worn with other smart attire including stock and tie.
Hacking jackets are often made from tweed, and, as such are fairly heavy and warm. They still have vents in the back to avoid sitting on your coat tails and some have side vents too. The heavier jackets will be very hot so if you are competing in the summer and have to wear one, you should try to find a summer version of your winter jacket.
Show jackets are more formal than hacking jackets. They are not usually made of tweed but will be cotton and polyester mixes. They usually come in dark colours as this is required for shows. Quite often, the jackets will have elaborate details such as ornate buttons and velvet collars.