While coloured show jackets have been allowed in British Dressage competitions since the end of 2013, traditional black and navy versions of the best show jackets are still the most commonly seen.
So when Charlotte Dujardin competed at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships in a pink show jacket, despite not being the only one, it certainly got people talking.
Charlotte’s jacket is the super-smart Flying Changes Charlotte ladies’ short jacket, which retails at a cool £549. It’s not currently available in many sizes off the peg, but you can order a customised option instead.
Charlotte said: “It’s nice to be different isn’t it! My daughter loves pink. When I went to have my new coat fitted, Isabella said ‘pink one, Mummy!’ So here I am in pink! On a black stallion I think it looks cool and why not be different and make it fun and exciting!”
A coloured show jacket is a great way to show your personality and feel good in the saddle. If you’ve been inspired by the pink, but this jacket is out of your budget, I’ve rounded up some other options for you to consider.
Pink show jackets: get the look

Imperial Riding Glam Show Jacket in Candyfloss Pink
£85 at equissentialsdressage.com

Aztec Diamond Competition Jacket in Pink
£180 at redpostequestrian.co.uk

LeMieux Jessica Mesh Show Jacket in Fondant
£219.95 at lemieux.com

Boss Equestrian Anna Show Jacket in Crystal Rose Haze
£328.30 at redpostequestrian.co.uk

Maximilian Aura Show Jacket in Mauve
£349 at maximilianequestrian.com

Vestrum Canberra TK Show Jacket in Dusty Pink
£372.99 at equiport.co.uk

Cavalleria Toscana GP Women’s Show Jacket in Violet Ice
£495 at redpostequestrian.co.uk
British Dressage jacket rules
British Dressage rule 78 states that any colour jacket (including tailcoats and waistcoats) are permitted, as are coloured panels, which is new for 2026. Tweed is permitted, but should not have bold patterns.
Accents, such as cuffs, colours or points of a different hue, modest patterns (including pinstripes) and crystal decorations are also permitted.
Navy jackets with red points and collars, and white piping, are not permitted as this style signifies a British team rider.
Wearing a jacket of an incorrect colour or pattern will result in a two mark deduction.
For more information, visit britishdressage.co.uk
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