Show & Hunt Waistcoats

A showing waistcoat is a sleeveless vest worn over your show shirt. While traditionally seen in men's formal wear, waistcoats are a lovely addition to standard horse show attire. Also seen in the hunt field under a tweed riding jacket, a tweed showing waistcoat is perfect for autumn hunts. You will also see waistcoats for more casual riding in warm weather or worn as a shooting waistcoat for sporting adventures.

Horse showing waistcoats are suitable in all weather conditions. An equestrian showing waistcoat of stretch jersey and mesh is perfect for summer and can still be worn under a show jacket in cooler months. Wool and wool blends for riding waistcoats and gilets offer more warmth. A tweed show waistcoat or tweed hunting waistcoat is typically woollen.

Equestrian showing waistcoats offer various features appealing to every rider. A child's showing waistcoat is available for young riders, too. Closures may be a traditional metal or engraved button. A ladies’ showing waistcoat may even sport sparkly crystal buttons. An elastic panel is often at the waist for a custom, tapered fit. You can opt for a style with a small tail skirt hem for a dressage show waistcoat. You may also find accent fabrics on pocket welts or collars.

Pair your new waistcoat with a stylish show shirt or show jacket.

Equestrian Showing Waistcoats

Our dedicated Discount Equestrian team also enjoys competing, and we understand creating the perfect competition kit, including the best showing waistcoats equestrians love. 

Equetech® Quantum Dressage Waistcoat – "Enhance the dressage silhouette with this exquisite and sophisticated Dressage Competition Waistcoat. The mini tails skirt and silver piping mimic the tails worn in upper levels, and the mesh-lined light fabric provides comfort and breathability, making it an ideal ladies' riding waistcoat. The Quantum riding waistcoat is also machine washable for easy care."

This Equetech® Quantum Dressage Waistcoat - "This classically shaped show waistcoat features woven jacquard fabric highlighted by sparkly crystal buttons. Ideal for dressage and eventing performances, it's adjustable with a concealed elasticated panel on the back. This style is available in black and grey."

Hunting Waistcoats

Once the horse showing season ends, cubbing and hunting season takes over and extends throughout autumn and winter. A tweed hunting waistcoat is perfect for honouring the sport while providing warmth. The popularity of men's hunting waistcoats in tweed and equestrian fashion influences outdoor fashion with sporty hunting gilet vests and leather hunting waistcoats.

A tailored waistcoat is a smart and affordable addition to your equestrian wardrobe. Popular styles include:

Equetech® Classic Tattersall Check Waistcoat – "This ladies' tweed showing waistcoat is classically styled twill fabric in traditional yellow and black tattersall check cloth. As versatile as it is timeless, wear this tweed waistcoat for hunting, riding, and in-hand presentations. Engraved gold buttons adorn the front, and the satin back is complete with an adjustable, concealed, elasticated panel. Traditional fixed flap pockets finish the look. This waistcoat is a light polyester and wool blend. "

Equetech® Jacquard Classic Waistcoat – "This ladies' hunting waistcoat is light polyester fabric and available in an variety of colours including burgundy, canary, green, navy, and red. The adjustable, concealed elastic panel on the back ensures a modern fit, with classy and simple gold buttons on the front. This jacquard waistcoat is also machine washable for easy care."

For information on selecting the correct waistcoat size, please visit our Size Guide. Our friendly Discount Equestrian team is always happy to help with sizing.

To round out your show and hunt kit, shop for Riding Hats & Helmets, Tweed Jackets, and Horse Riding Gloves to complement the look.

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