Saturday, November 16, 2013

Enjoy Riding In A Stylish Pikeur Jacket

By Katrina Wheeler


A Pikeur jacket is the garment to be seen in for those that take their horse riding seriously. This equine and country clothing retailer offers a wide range of ladies competition jackets. These come in both short and longer lengths and a few different styles from classic to more modern. Ladies have a few materials to choose from such as tweed, polyester mix and soft shell fabric. Some of the colors available include black, grey, bronze and red.

The competition riding jackets for men tend to be fairly sober in appearance and the options available come in black, dark grey or navy. The jackets are stylish though and gents have a few choices in detail. This can include the length of the jacket, how many pockets to have and they type of collar to opt for.

While the garments on offer are mostly aimed at adults, the company also offers a competition jacket for children. This is aimed at the little girl that enjoys riding and comes in a short style with side slits. It is offered in navy and black, with a choice of either a plain or velvet collar. The washable fabric makes it easy to clean

Dressage tails are available for both men and women, with these getting their name from the distinctive length of material hanging down the back of the riders legs. Competitors usually go through their dressage paces in darker colors, so the tails on offer come in either black or navy. Material options include High Wool, which is almost one hundred percent wool or Cool Wool, which is a mix with polyester.

Away from the competition ground riders can opt for one of the Pikeur casual riding jackets. These come in a variety of styles and materials from practical fleece or down garments to more stylish blouson jackets. This gives plenty of options to find the perfect choice. This is especially the case for ladies, with the majority of the casual wear designed for them.

Riding is an all-weather sport and for wetter days a Pikeur waterproof jacket is a sensible choice. Wearing one will keep a rider drier out in the rain and make for a more pleasant ride. Features incorporated into the design that help with this include taped seams to stop water ingress, elasticated cuffs and waist for a tight seal, and attached hoods that can be used when needed.

The Pikeur style extends to life away from horse riding and there are a few jackets that can be worn at any time. Women have options such as the Latessa, which is a three-quarter length jacket meant for cooler weather. As well as being warm, it is also a practical choice. The chest and pat pockets provide some space to carry essentials and a vent and adjustment feature in the rear allow it to be altered for a better fit.

A ready made Pikeur jacket is the simplest and quickest way to buy. Most of their competition and casual jackets are available off-the-rack in all sizes to suit small to large body shapes. However, they also offer the chance to customize their competition jackets and this can be a way to add some unique touches so that a rider can personalize their outfit.




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