TACK & GEAR
Own your place in the spotlight in a show shirt designed for a comfortable and stylish ride.
Dressed up
The Jorden Ladies’ Tech Show Shirt (suggested retail, $54.95), from Ovation Riding, is constructed to keep you cool, with Dry-Tex microfiber mesh sleeves and back, sheer undersleeves for breathability, and a moisture-wicking, smooth-stretch jersey cotton front. The shirt is solid white when closed, with a choice of four floral patterns inside the collar and cuffs: aster, larkspur, dahlia and wildflower. Available in sizes 32 to 40. Visit www.ovationriding.com. To protect you from the sun, the Competition Shirt, Long Sleeve (suggested retail, $80), from F.O.A.L. Equestrian, is made of a breathable, moisture-wicking polyester that offers an SPF of 50. The shirt also features a hidden magnetic closure at the collar, contrasting inner cuffs and collar, and a full-length contrast zipper. Available in white/wheat/ red, white/navy/turquoise or white/charcoal/pink, in sizes XS to XL. Visit www.foalequestrian.com.
For a splash of color, the Charlotte Princess Stretch Colour Block Shirt (suggested retail, $179), from Cheval Fashions, features a fuchsia inner collar balanced with a subtle tan on the cuff and down the front. The shirt is made of a lightweight, stretchy, breathable cotton with an extra-long, fitted body for comfortable riding. Tabs can convert the sleeves to elbow length. Available in fuchsia and tan or turquoise and tan, in sizes 4 to 18. Visit www.chevalfashions.com. With a dash of sparkle on the collar, the Rhinestone Zip Up Fitted Show Shirt (suggested retail, $79.95), from RHC Equestrian, offers a classic look with fitted seams that contour to the body and a zippered front and cuffs. The shirt is made of a breathable cotton-Lycra blend, with a tail that is long enough to tuck in or leave out. Available in white, black, pink or purple, in sizes XS to 2X. Visit www.rhcequestrian.com.
“A horse is a beautiful animal, but it is perhaps most remarkable because it moves as if it always hears music.”--- Mark Helprin, Winter’s Tale