As your jacket is arguably the most important part of your attire, having one of the best tweed horse riding jackets you can afford will make you feel great.
Tweed is mostly worn for showing, hunting and lower levels of eventing, but there’s no reason why you can’t wear a tweed jacket for dressage or showjumping, too. You can wear any type or design of tweed – and many show riders opt for bespoke options – although the conservative choices are most traditional.
Whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned rider in the show ring, we have a selection of the best tweed horse riding jackets available. If you’re looking for something a bit more individual you may want to consider getting a bespoke jacket made to suit your needs.
Watch the videoBest tweed horse riding jackets
Shires Aubrion Saratoga Jacket
Colours: Green check, red/yellow/blue check, rust check, spruce green check, dark green check or oak brown check
Sizes: 24–32in (child), 30–46in (adult)
RRP: £107.99 (child sizes), £139.99 (adult sizes)
This classic show jacket is made from wool rich tweed cloth and is available in six different checks. It has a flattering modern fit, with a velvet trim collar and full satin lining. It also features front pockets, double rear vents and horse button details.
Show Pony Prep Princess Cut Ladies Showing Jacket
Colours: Wide range of colours
Sizes: 30–50in
RRP: From £325
Show Pony Prep Princess offer ladies of all shapes and sizes in a lovely silhouette. This design has been crafted by expert tailors with extra panelling to add shape around the bust, waist and hips. They can also be made to measure and fully bespoke.
Dublin Albany Tweed Jacket
Colours: Brown
Sizes: Age 6–14, UK 8–20
RRP: £89.99 (child sizes), £104.99 (adult sizes)
This tailored wool blend jacket is fully lined with faux suede detail on the collar and pockets. It features antique brass buttons and flap pockets.
Equetech Bellingham Deluxe Stretch Tweed Riding Jacket
Colours: Green
Sizes: 32–48
RRP: £164.95
This green herringbone tweed has subtle navy overcheck. The jacket features flap pockets with concealed zips, engraved navy buttons, navy velvet collar and double back vents. This jacket has added spandex for added comfort and freedom of movement with mesh lining; perfect for wear during warmer months.
Showing Selection Tweed Show Jacket
Colours: Wide range of colours
Sizes: 20–42in
RRP: From £215
Superbly cut tweed show jacket woven in 100% pure new wool to offer high quality and design. Some cloths are exclusive to Showing Selection enabling you to select a fabric to meet more individual needs. To ensure the perfect fit they also offer a bespoke service at an additional cost.
Equetech Wheatley Deluxe Tweed Jacket
Colours: Olive green
Sizes: 32–50in
RRP: £174.95
This brown tweed has maroon and gold over checks for a sophisticated and stylish look. The jacket features a rich navy velvet collar, engraved navy fox head buttons, double back vents and flap pockets with concealed zips.
Le Beau Cheval Bespoke Tweed Riding Jacket
Colours: Wide range of colours
Sizes: 18–35in, UK 4–24
RRP: From £180 (child sizes), From £260 (adult sizes)
These double vent and panel back jackets are made from 100% British wool and come in a large choice of tweeds, linings, buttons and trims to create your own unique jacket to compliment your horse. Jackets can also be made to measure.
Pretty Ponies Tweed Riding Jacket
Colours: Six tweed options
Sizes: UK 4–20
RRP: £265
Pretty Ponies jackets have a panel back design with a full navy velvet collar, pocket trim and fox head buttons as standard. They can also be made bespoke with different cloths, a double vent, pipings or alternative collar colour.
Holland Cooper Tweed Riding Jacket
Colours: Glen green
Sizes: UK 6–16
RRP: £399
This fitted jacket is made of Scottish tweed and has chic and understated horn-style buttons. It features a coloured collar, twin vent and flattering angled front pockets.
What to wear with your tweed jacket
When worn in the show ring, tweed jackets should be paired with beige, buff, cream or canary breeches or jodhpurs and a coloured stock or tie. If you’re new to showing or a particular class, check out our what to wear for showing guide for more information.
What type of tweed jacket do I need
Jackets made of pure wool are good for warmth during the winter, while jackets made of a wool blend tend to be lighter in weight.
If you’re looking for a tweed riding jacket specifically to wear for hunting, a wool lining is ideal as it will keep you warm and help to regulate your temperature, while a lighter silk or satin lining will be lighter and cooler to wear.
Most tweed riding jackets are dry clean only but there are a few that are machine washable.
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