Whether you’re riding between the white boards for dressage or flying over coloured poles in the showjumping arena, making sure you have one of the best show jackets is key to nailing your competition day outfit.
Looking and feeling smart will help top up your confidence and could make the all important difference to your riding – plus you’ll love the pictures. If you’re in the market for a new jacket for the upcoming season we’ve selected 12 of the best show jackets available that are both fashionable and functional in a range of budgets to help narrow down your search.
Best show jackets for competition
Ariat Galatea Bellatrix Show Jacket
Colours: Navy, ebony or cape reed
Sizes: UK 6–18, in regular or long length
RRP: £260
This jacket is the same as the popular Galatea show coat but with a few additional details. It features antique silver hardware and a hidden front zip, and is complete with moisture management technology and breathable mesh panelling, making it ideal for wearing all year round.
Equetech Crystal Showerproof Competition Jacket
Colours: Grey/silver or navy/rose gold
Sizes: 32–48in
RRP: £137.50
This jacket is made from a showerproof, stretch jersey fabric, for comfort and protection in unpredictable weather. It has an eye-catching crystal collar embellishment for stand out style, plus contrast zipped pockets, double back vents, and a mesh lining to keep you cool. It’s finished with a secure front zip with Equetech signature buttons and contour sleeve design. This jacket is also machine washable.
LeMieux Jessica Mesh Show Jacket
Colours: Black, navy or stone
Sizes: UK6–18
RRP: £219.95
This technical performance jacket is made from a lightweight breathable fabric with perforated panels and ultra-fine mesh under the arms and armpits to ensure maximum ventilation and airflow. With elegant yet sporty contour seam lines and exposed zip pockets, it’s designed to fit and flatter your figure.
Equestrian Stockholm Classic Show Jacket
Colours: Striking valley or navy
Sizes: XS–XL
RRP: £350
Stand out from the crowd with this elegant and classic design, adorned with velvet and discreet glitter details, adding a touch of glamour to your outfit. This water-repellent jacket is made from a heavyweight, four-way stretch fabric, which offers great freedom of movement combined with flattering shaped seams it ensures the perfect fit for all body types.
Aztec Diamond Competition Jacket
Colours: Forest, black, navy, grey, white or fawn
Sizes: UK 4–16
RRP: £180
This jacket is crafted from high-performance, sports-developed fabric. The durable, four-way stretch material is shape-retaining, breathable, and enhanced with sweat-wicking and quick-dry technologies. It features a full back laser-cut panel for added ventilation, and has two front zipped pockets and subtle branding across the back, front and arm for a sleek finish.
Fouganza Horse Riding Show Jacket
Colours: Asphalt blue or black
Sizes: UK6–16
RRP: £49.99
This jacket offers a tailored fit with a classic cut. It is crafted from a breathable and flexible fabric for added comfort and ease of movement in the saddle. It features discrete front pockets and front button fastening, and is machine washable for convenient maintenance.
Hy Equestrian Silvia Show Jacket
Colours: Navy or black
Sizes: 7/8–15/16 years, adult XS–XL
RRP: £79.99 (child sizes), £99.99 (adult sizes)
This show jacket is made from comfortable, breathable material that does not crease, while the red mesh lining aids airflow. The pockets are zipped and the front fastens with three silver buttons. Also available in children’s sizes.
Shires Aubrion Goldhawk Show Jacket
Colours: Black or navy
Sizes: 28–42in
RRP: £119.99
This mesh jacket allows for increased airflow but looks opaque when worn, keeping the smart look. It is tailored for a slim fit, stretch, has rear vents and a zip fastening concealed by a popper button placket.
Harry Hall Ladies Show Jacket
Colours: Black or navy
Sizes: S–XXL
RRP: £119.95
This show jacket is tailored with subtle crystal details to the collar and back waistband. It is made from a lightweight and breathable, soft fabric with four-way stretch to provide maximum comfort with freedom of movement. It has a front button fastening with two small zip pockets.
Pikeur Isalie Show Jacket
Colours: Nightblue or black
Sizes: UK 4–20, in regular or long length
RRP: £277.95
This stylish show jacket is made with a lightweight, super-elastic and breathable softshell material. The flap pockets, collar insert and rear waist are decorated with a subtle rhinestone application and delicate satin piping.
Coldstream Addinston Show Jacket
Colours: Black, navy or cobalt stone
Sizes: UK 6–16
RRP: £289.99
Crafted from a luxuriously soft quad-stretch material for optimum flexibility, whilst retaining its shape for long lasting style. The technical, water-resistant, moisture wicking, easy-care fabric offers 50+UV protection.
The jacket is fastened with a hidden zip and three embossed buttons, and has two concealed front pockets with durable zips. Italso features rear riding vents for a perfect fit when in the saddle, and is detailed with hexagonal tonal diamantes, and sophisticated co-ordinating suede edging.
Holland Cooper The Competition Jacket
Colours: Ink navy or black
Sizes: UK6–16
RRP: £199
This show jacket is tailored for a flattering slim fit. Constructed with a breathable mesh lining and a shower-proof outer shell, the material has extra stretch for added comfort whilst in the saddle. It features a zip closure and faux button fastening, and is finished off with gold hardware.
How to choose the best show jacket for you
Each discipline has slightly different rules on what you can wear at each level – check out our guides on what to wear for dressage, what to wear for showjumping, and what to wear eventing to see if you favourite show jacket is accepted. However, it’s good to know that in general more colours are accepted now than have been in the past. You can also wear tweed, but we’ve rounded up the best tweed riding jackets separately.
When choosing your new show jacket, it’s worth noting a few features to look out for. Most modern best show jackets are made from more breathable and technical materials, which will keep you cooler and more comfortable throughout the day – some may also be water- and dirt-repellent.
Many also fasten with a zip hidden under the button placket, which gives a smart finish and makes the jacket easy to put on and take off. The majority of the best show jackets are now machine washable, which is a real bonus when it comes to keeping it in good condition and looking smart.
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