As temperatures across the United States regularly hit the upper 90s this summer, it’s tempting to throw in the towel and give up on this show season. While you should always make smart decisions when it comes to riding your horse in the heat, the right horse riding clothes can make a big difference in your overall comfort. Go from “there’s no way I can ride in this” to “let’s bring home the blue ribbon” with the right horse clothing.
Summer Show Coats for Stylish Riders
Are you the type of rider who wears their show coat even if the judge makes an exception due to the heat? If you insist on wearing your coat no matter the temperature, choose a show coat that’s lightweight and breathable, like the RJ Classics Harmony Mesh Show Coat. Made from extremely lightweight and breathable mesh fabric, this show coat offers you the ultimate comfort on the hottest day, while maintaining a traditional look.
Or if you’d like to take a walk on the wild side, try the Spicy Girl Cayenne Show Coat by Equine Couture. This show coat is about as lightweight as it gets when it comes to horse clothing. Made entirely out of nylon/spandex lace, this coat is stretchy to allow for freedom of movement. For anyone who wants to make a fashion statement with their equestrian clothing, this jacket adds an elegant and feminine touch to the traditional equestrian show coat.
Lightweight Show Shirts that Won’t Let You Down
First up, we have the Equine Couture Nicolette Equicool Show Shirt, which combines color blocking and mesh inserts for horse riding clothes that are both fashion forward and practical. Made from Equicool fabric, this shirt offers UV protection and adds ventilation thanks to the strategically placed mesh inserts, which won’t show under your show coat. Find this show shirt in our equestrian clothing clearance section.
Similar to the Cayenne Show Coat by Equine Couture, the Spicy Girl Clove Show Shirt features lace sleeves. The combination of the airy lace accents and a traditionally collared neckline means that, when covered by a jacket, you’ll look like you’re wearing any other show shirt, but still reap the benefits of minimal fabric. Remove the jacket for a stylish and edgy look that’s sure to stand out when you’re walking around the showgrounds. Choose white lace for a more subtle outfit or black lace to really stand out.
Breathable Breeches for Hot Days
The best breeches for the show ring typically have more structure than your standard pair of riding tights, come in white and/or tan, and button up instead of pull-on. Altogether, this means that show breeches are usually made of a slightly thicker fabric and aren’t as breathable as everyday horse clothing. However, it doesn’t have to be this way.
The Ariat Tri Factor Breeches offer the best of both worlds: they’re perfect for hot days and look amazing in the show ring. ClimateTEK fabric provides the rider with temperature-regulated dynamic cooling, while Moisture Movement Technology wicks moisture away from your skin. Add these breeches to your horse clothing for a slim silhouette, thanks to compression fabric and Ariat’s Core Control Technology.
If you’re one of many riders on a budget, you can find a great pair of breeches, like the Equine Couture Lille Breeches, in our equestrian clothing clearance section. Available in white and tan, these breeches are made of a super soft and stretchy bamboo fabric, which also has anti-microbial properties. Belt loops and front pockets elevate the style of these breeches to blue-ribbon-winning, while the soft fabric will keep you comfortable no matter the weather.
Say Goodbye to Slippery Palms with Summer Riding Gloves
On hot days when your hands are sweating, gloves are necessary to help you keep your grip on the reins, but wearing gloves can also make your hands even hotter. It’s a catch-22! We have several pairs of gloves available in our equestrian clothing clearance section that will help you grip the reins without overheating.
For example, the TuffRider Cool Rider Mesh Summer Riding Gloves have a reinforced polyurethane (PU) leather palm, so you can grip the reins firmly. But, they also have a honeycomb mesh back that allows air to flow through the glove and cool your hands. As an added benefit, the flexible honeycomb mesh also allows you complete freedom of movement. These gloves work with you as you ride, not against you, like all horse riding clothes should. Plus, these gloves are touch screen friendly!
If you’d like a pair of gloves that look a little more traditional for the show ring, check out the Heritage Spectrum Show Gloves. These gloves feature ventilation holes through the fingers and thumb, as well as an adjustable hook-and-loop closure system for the perfect fit. With a stretchable flex panel across the knuckles, you’ll benefit from both breathability and flexibility. Made with exclusive Heritage breathable Spectrum Suede synthetic suede leather, this material is designed to be breathable and permeate the perspiration from your skin out at the same time maintaining a perfect grip.
Breeches.com Helps You Bring Home the Blue
Our founders, Timmy and Laurie Sharma, put our horse riding clothes to the test in the scorching Florida heat. They design products to solve the real-world problems that equestrians face on a daily basis. When you’re looking for horse clothing that can help you stay cool no matter what the summer throws at you, we’ve got what you’re looking for.
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