As your jacket is arguably the most important part of your attire, having one of the best tweed horse riding jackets you can afford will make you feel great.

Tweed is mostly worn for showing, hunting and lower levels of eventing, but there’s no reason why you can’t wear a tweed jacket for dressage or showjumping, too. You can wear any type or design of tweed – and many show riders opt for bespoke options – although the conservative choices are most traditional.

Whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned rider in the show ring, we have a selection of the best tweed horse riding jackets available. If you’re looking for something a bit more individual you may want to consider getting a bespoke jacket made to suit your needs.

Best tweed horse riding jackets

Shires Aubrion Saratoga Jacket

Colours: Green check, red/yellow/blue check, rust check, spruce green check, dark green check or oak brown check

Sizes: 24–32in (child), 30–46in (adult)

RRP: £107.99 (child sizes), £139.99 (adult sizes)

This classic show jacket is made from wool rich tweed cloth and is available in six different checks. It has a flattering modern fit, with a velvet trim collar and full satin lining. It also features front pockets, double rear vents and horse button details.

Show Pony Prep Princess Cut Ladies Showing Jacket

Colours: Wide range of colours

Sizes: 30–50in

RRP: From £325

Show Pony Prep Princess offer ladies of all shapes and sizes in a lovely silhouette. This design has been crafted by expert tailors with extra panelling to add shape around the bust, waist and hips. They can also be made to measure and fully bespoke.

Dublin Albany Tweed Jacket

Colours: Brown

Sizes: Age 6–14, UK 8–20

RRP: £89.99 (child sizes), £104.99 (adult sizes)

This tailored wool blend jacket is fully lined with faux suede detail on the collar and pockets. It features antique brass buttons and flap pockets.

Equetech Bellingham Deluxe Stretch Tweed Riding Jacket

Colours: Green

Sizes: 32–48

RRP: £164.95

This green herringbone tweed has subtle navy overcheck. The jacket features flap pockets with concealed zips, engraved navy buttons, navy velvet collar and double back vents. This jacket has added spandex for added comfort and freedom of movement with mesh lining; perfect for wear during warmer months.

Showing Selection Tweed Show Jacket

Colours: Wide range of colours

Sizes: 20–42in

RRP: From £215

Superbly cut tweed show jacket woven in 100% pure new wool to offer high quality and design. Some cloths are exclusive to Showing Selection enabling you to select a fabric to meet more individual needs. To ensure the perfect fit they also offer a bespoke service at an additional cost.

Equetech Wheatley Deluxe Tweed Jacket

Colours: Olive green

Sizes: 32–50in

RRP: £174.95

This brown tweed has maroon and gold over checks for a sophisticated and stylish look. The jacket features a rich navy velvet collar, engraved navy fox head buttons, double back vents and flap pockets with concealed zips.

Le Beau Cheval Bespoke Tweed Riding Jacket

Colours: Wide range of colours

Sizes: 18–35in, UK 4–24

RRP: From £180 (child sizes), From £260 (adult sizes)

These double vent and panel back jackets are made from 100% British wool and come in a large choice of tweeds, linings, buttons and trims to create your own unique jacket to compliment your horse. Jackets can also be made to measure.

Pretty Ponies Tweed Riding Jacket

Colours: Six tweed options

Sizes: UK 4–20

RRP: £265

Pretty Ponies jackets have a panel back design with a full navy velvet collar, pocket trim and fox head buttons as standard. They can also be made bespoke with different cloths, a double vent, pipings or alternative collar colour.

Holland Cooper Tweed Riding Jacket

Colours: Glen green

Sizes: UK 6–16

RRP: £399

This fitted jacket is made of Scottish tweed and has chic and understated horn-style buttons. It features a coloured collar, twin vent and flattering angled front pockets.

What to wear with your tweed jacket

When worn in the show ring, tweed jackets should be paired with beige, buff, cream or canary breeches or jodhpurs and a coloured stock or tie. If you’re new to showing or a particular class, check out our what to wear for showing guide for more information.

What type of tweed jacket do I need

Jackets made of pure wool are good for warmth during the winter, while jackets made of a wool blend tend to be lighter in weight.

If you’re looking for a tweed riding jacket specifically to wear for hunting, a wool lining is ideal as it will keep you warm and help to regulate your temperature, while a lighter silk or satin lining will be lighter and cooler to wear.

Most tweed riding jackets are dry clean only but there are a few that are machine washable.

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What do I wear in my horse or pony showing class? Read our dress code guide for show riders…

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Our reviewer loved the durability of this "luxurious and high-quality" coat and enjoyed exploring the countryside in it

I tested the Farlows Ladies Cotswold Field coat in a size 12. My first impression of the coat was just how luxurious and high quality it was. The coat is very weighty and is made from a lovely, thick Scottish tweed and lined with a comfortable silk, adding to its premium appearance.

What I love about this coat is that it is naturally water repellent and features a fully waterproof drop-liner — making it the perfect companion for when you’re out and about in the countryside. The tweed is also very hard-wearing and I have found that it does not snag either, again making it ideal for venturing across all sorts of British terrain.

It is important to note that the coat does comes up quite large and isn’t particularly fitted. However, the coat is constructed with an inverted pleat to the back for movement and a “half belt” back to allow adjustment to the waist — so there is some flexibility here. It is a great length and I have found that the sleeves are also a good length — something that is surprisingly rare.

The attention to detail on this coat is also superb. As it is a shooting jacket it features two very roomy, buttoned pockets, which are a must-have in a good jacket.

It is also roomy on the inside, meaning there is plenty of storage for whatever you may need to take on your adventures with you. In addition to this, the pockets are lined with a contrast fabric, which is a nice touch. The coat features both a zip and buttoned front and has fabric cuffs that are great for keeping the wet out and also add that extra bit of comfort.

Verdict

Overall, this is a very practical and nicely made coat that would be great for following the hunt on foot, going shooting, fishing or even walking the dog.

Carrots Equestrian has launched a new Irish tweed gift collection for Christmas.

Donegal tweed was chosen for its warmth and durability.

The new brown tweed Bakerboy hat has a gold snaffle detail and is described as “a stylish way to keep warm.”

The matching Irish tweed gloves have leather reinforcements at the fingers and thumb for durability.

The range also includes a brown tweed bootliner and fur-lined ear muffs.

The bootliners and gloves are available as a gift box set.

Prices start at £14.

More information on Carrots Equestrian

Timothy Foxx has designed a new take on their classic jacket.

The Catherine jacket features 2 front pockets, an internal pocket, a 2-way zip and a reversible wrist band.

“Cut to flatter with it’s feminine shape, the jacket features a stunning tan brown corduroy fabric on the collar and pocket trims and a 2 tone dog tooth viscose lining on the inside of the jacket,” said a spokesperson from the company.

“The collar can be worn up, complete with a reversible and detachable storm flap for added functionality.”

The jacket is available for £350 and can be found at www.timothyfoxx.co.uk

8. Tayberry Sienna Tweed Purse

Perfect for? A Tayberry purse is the ideal gift for mums, girlfriends and sisters — especially if they love a bit of tweed.

Cost? £19.99

How to buy? Available from tayberry.co.uk

Irish clothing company Jack Murphy has added new tweed items to its range for this winter.

The Aurnia jacket (below) and Mable gilet combine tweed with faux fur, and the longer Harriet coat (right) is available in polka dot or penrith check tweed.

There is also a three-piece tweed suit which features the Amber gilet, Charlotte pencil skirt and Millie Jacket.

“Tweed proved to be the trend at last weekend’s The Open meeting at Cheltenham racecourse (16-18 November), as racegoers celebrated the National Hunt season,” said a Jack Murphy spokesman.

“This is the perfect time of year for flaunting statement tweed pieces.”

Jack Murphy’s tweed collection also includes the Athea mittens (below) and Holly earmuffs.

Prices start at £24.99 for the mittens and go up to £210 for the Harriet coat.

For more information visit www.jackmurphy.co.uk