What Is a Riding Coat?

A riding coat or jacket is a garment originally designed as outerwear for horseback riding. It protects the wearer's upper clothes from dirt and wear and in some cases provide additional protection in the case of falls.

What are horse riding jackets made of?

Tweed Riding Jackets

Tweed jackets can be made of either pure wool, like the iconic Caldene jacket, or a wool blend. They are lined with either wool, silk or satin. Pure wool jackets with a wool liner help you keep warm during colder months of autumn and winter.

What is equestrian jacket called?

Upper-level riders don tailored jackets (called shadbellies) with yellow vests. Additionally, a white stock tie is worn. Bottom — Dressage riders wear traditional breeches (ankle-length) or jodhpurs (full-length) during competition.