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Competition Show Jackets
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Shop show jackets at iRide EQ in Australia. Our competition jacket range pairs technical four-way stretch show coats with classic tailored silhouettes and dressage tailcoats from Horse Pilot, For Horses, Jump'In and Struck Apparel.
Quick Answer: Shop show jackets in Australia — fitted competition coats, tweed and dressage tailcoats that suit EA dress codes for dressage, show jumping and showing, cut from four-way stretch technical fabrics that hold their line from warm-up to prize giving. Order online with $14.99 flat shipping, free over $299.
Show Jackets for Dressage, Show Jumping and Showing
A good show jacket does two jobs at once: it meets competition dress codes and it disappears while you ride. The wool coats that boxed riders in over a fence have mostly given way to stretch softshells, 3D mesh panels and unlined construction built for long days in the Australian sun. A jacket that stays put through a flying change reads as polish; one you adjust mid-test does not.
Horse Pilot leads the technical end with the Aeromade and Aerotech competition jackets, built around aerodynamic French patterning with hidden closures. For Horses brings genuine Italian tailoring with its Made in Italy show coat range, Jump'In engineers the AIRTEC jacket around a comfort-fit chassis, and Struck Apparel cuts the WJ10 and MJ10 with the athletic fit its Canadian design team is known for.
Best ForEA Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Showing, Interschool
StylesTechnical show coats, tweed, dressage tailcoats
Top BrandsHorse Pilot, Struck Apparel, For Horses, Jump'In
FabricsFour-way stretch softshell, 3D mesh, wool-blend
PaymentAfterpay available, free shipping over $299
A well-fitted show jacket keeps its line from the warm-up ring to prize giving.
Show Jackets for Women: Technical Fit and Tailoring
The women's range spans three approaches to the same problem: looking immaculate while moving freely. Horse Pilot's Aeromade is the modern benchmark — a stretch woven shell with laser-cut panels that stays clean through a jump-off. Struck's WJ10 brings the same athletic idea in a broader colourway, from Supernatural to Black and Periwinkle. For Horses' MADAMA shows what Italian tailoring still does best: a softer, classic line with hand-finished detail. Jump'In's AIRTEC Lady rounds out the range as a comfort-first jacket for riders who feel boxed in by traditional cuts.
Dressage riders who want a true tailcoat silhouette have the Horse Pilot Frac family: the Long Frac, with an extended back that sits over the saddle, and the Mini Frac, cut shorter while keeping the formal tailcoat profile. Both share the stretch and lightness of the technical show coat range, so you get the dressage look without the heavy wool of twenty years ago.
Men's options have quietly caught up with the women's range. The Struck MJ10 mirrors the WJ10's performance patterning in a men's block, Jump'In's AIRTEC men's jacket runs the same comfort chassis as the ladies' cut, and Horse Pilot's Aeromade comes in men's colourways with the same hidden closures and stretch woven shell. All three read as traditional show coats from the judge's box — the technology stays invisible until you move.
Show Jacket Size Guide: How a Show Coat Should Fit
A show jacket should fit close without pulling. Check five points before you buy:
Shoulder seam — sits at the edge of your shoulder, not down the arm, so the sleeve follows the arm without puckering.
Sleeve length — ends at the wrist bone with a riding glove on.
Front closure — zips or buttons without strain across the chest; a gap at the lapel means you are a size out.
Hem — finishes at the seat so the jacket does not ride up in sitting trot.
Layering — try the jacket over the shirts you actually compete in, not a T-shirt.
Sizing runs differently by brand: Horse Pilot and Struck use athletic, close-fitting blocks, while For Horses tailoring follows its European size charts. When you are between sizes, the size chart on each product page is the tiebreaker — and our full Top 10 Show Jackets guide for Australian riders compares how each model fits in the flesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour show jacket should I wear?
For dressage, stay with dark conservative colours: navy, black, charcoal or dark brown. Show jumping is more permissive, with deep greens and burgundy common at every level. For showing and hunter classes, tweed is the traditional and safest choice.
Are tweed show jackets allowed in Australian competition?
Yes. Tweed jackets are widely accepted across showing, hunter and many show jumping classes in Australia. If you are unsure about a specific class, check the schedule or ask the gear steward before you enter the ring.
How should a show jacket fit?
Close but never tight: shoulder seam at the edge of the shoulder, sleeve ending at the wrist bone over a glove, hem at the seat, and the front closing without pulling. A technical stretch jacket can fit closer than a wool one because the fabric moves with you.
What size show jacket do I need?
Measure your chest over a competition shirt and match it to the brand's size chart. Struck's WJ10 and MJ10 run athletic, Horse Pilot's Aeromade is cut for a performance fit, and For Horses uses European tailoring — when two sizes are close, the chart on the product page decides.
What is the difference between a show jacket and a tailcoat?
A show jacket finishes at the seat. A tailcoat — like the Horse Pilot Long Frac and Mini Frac — has a longer back tail designed to sit over the saddle, and is the traditional dressage choice. A well-cut short jacket is also accepted in many dressage competitions in Australia.
Can I wear a softshell show jacket instead of a wool coat?
In most Australian competition, yes. Technical softshell and mesh show jackets meet the same dress codes as traditional wool, breathe better in the heat, wash more easily and hold their shape across a full show day.
