The classic lines of the riding coat, rooted in both the military and the hunt field, have held up well against the force of trend. But, until now, we’ve questioned the show coat’s ability to evolve with the physical and environmental demands of modern competitive equestrian sport.
This week, we present three new technical fabric show coats from three top equestrian brands. We love these coats for their combination of traditional styling with the wonders of technical sportswear fabric and construction. The result are much needed: better movement, breathability, weather protection, and stain resistance.
Pikeur Ghia – Made of softshell fabric with a 3xDRY finish, the Ghia is wind and water repellent in a breathable, highly elastic fit. In navy and black, with metal logo button detail. From Germany, Pikeur coats have long been tops for style and quality.
Musto Innovations Stretch Tweet Jacket – Wool tweed woven with Lycra, a Teflon DWR finish, and mesh under-arm ventilation panels for all-weather showing. Founded by a British Olympic sailor, Musto is the outfitter of the British Equestrian Team and is available online through select UK retailers.
Grand Prix Classic Sport Show Coat – The classic, fitted silhouette in comfortable, water-resistant, and breathable Schoeller soft-shell fabric. Made in Canada by H/J favorite Grand Prix, the Classic Sport and the Jumper Sport are currently available in navy and black.
Whether you are a parent shopping (yet again) for a growing young rider or an amateur looking to update your wardrobe, we think you’ll appreciate the practicality and performance of these and other technical fabric show coats that are currently making the scene.
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The Grand Prix sport Show Coats also benefit JustWorld International! A portion of every Grand Prix soft shell show coat is donated to JustWorld to help children living in extreme poverty!
If you are a JustWorld Ambassador or thinking of becoming one, you can order your exclusive JustWorld soft shell show jacket directly from and Grand Prix retailer.
The Grand Prix sport Show Coats also benefit JustWorld International! A portion of every Grand Prix soft shell show coat is donated to JustWorld to help children living in extreme poverty!