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Here's the latest in equestrian fashion and riding outfits for every discipline that will never go out of style.

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How to Buy Equestrian Show Coats: Size, Fit, Style Guide

  Your show coat shapes the first impression in the ring before you’ve even picked up the canter. The right coat creates a clean silhouette,...

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What to Wear for Riding Clinics, Schooling Shows, & Rated Shows

What to Wear for Riding Clinics, Schooling Shows, & Rated Shows

Getting dressed for an event isn’t always straightforward. An outfit that looks appropriate at a clinic is more casual than what you would wear for...

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English Equestrian Fashion: Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Performance

English equestrian fashion is instantly recognizable. Tailored jackets, tall boots, breeches, and a clean, polished presentation have defined the sport for years. Step into almost...

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Dressage rider on horseback wearing R.J. Classics apparel

What Is Dressage and How to Get Started

Compared to other disciplines where the goals are easy to spot, dressage can feel a little mysterious. It’s subtle, technical, and sometimes hard to understand...

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How to Layer for Winter Riding: A Complete Guide to Baselayers

How to Layer for Winter Riding: A Complete Guide to Baselayers

Instead of piling on multiple jackets, a well-chosen baselayer helps regulate body temperature, manage moisture, and makes every other layer work better.

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How to Wash and Care for Equestrian Apparel

Be honest: have you ever put off washing your beautiful new riding clothes for fear of shrinking them, fading the colors, or ruining their performance?...

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Sandy Ferrell riding in an air vest layered over the R.J. Classics Monterey Show Coat

How to Wear an Air Vest with a Show Coat

In competitive riding, safety and style go hand-in-hand. In this article, we'll explain how air vests work and how to incorporate one into your next...

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What Age Should Your Child Start Horse Riding Lessons?

What Age Should Your Child Start Horse Riding Lessons?

Learn when kids are ready for riding lessons, what trainers recommend, key signs they're ready, and how to choose the right beginner-friendly riding program.

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Equestrian in schooling apparel riding a horse

Pilates for Equestrians: Benefits for Riders & 35-Min. Workout

Like riding, Pilates is an art of balance, control, and connection. It’s built on six core principles—centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow—each one also...

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