Now that we’ve established Eli and I have joined the Dark Side will try the hunters for this year, I can review the Horseware Competition Jacket that I wore for the show last Saturday. I got the green one from Riding Warehouse.
This is going to be a very short review: I love this show coat and it is a steal. Get one.
Honestly, I tried on one of these a few years ago, and I think that the fit must have changed since then–in a good way. On the current version, the sleeves are long enough for my orangutan arms and the jacket nips in ever so flatteringly at the waist. The jacket is a bit shorter than most hunt coats and doesn’t have the formal look of a double vented jacket. But for my purposes, the fit works.
I showed in the morning last Saturday, and I never took the jacket off the entire time I was at the show. It was that lightweight and comfortable, stretchy and water-repellent (perhaps also wine-repellent a little bit). I got a ton of compliments on it, and people didn’t believe what I paid for it. Sadly, the jacket isn’t dust-repellent, and I am going to have to figure out how to stay cleaner at shows. But the jacket is machine washable and I have already washed it–it looks new again.
For the price, I don’t think there is a better-looking or more practical, versatile jacket out there. I even may have convinced a barn mate to get the berry color because she does jumpers and she has a big dark brown bay, so it would be so complementary.
I am sure that many of you have already tried on one of these jackets, and might even own one. What do you think of it?
I didn’t even realize that’s what coat this was! It looks great. I still have a black one hanging in my closet, for rainy horse show days where I want to “save” the Winston.
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I kinda want a navy one now. Most off the rack jackets don’t have sleeves long enough for me.
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How does sleeve length compare to Grand prix talls? Bc I also struggle with finding any coats long enough and am not in LOVE with my new GP
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I have not been able to try on the GP talls because our local Dover only had regulars. I can measure the sleeve tonight and let you know — but as far of the length of the coat itself it is definitely shorter than most other hunt coats, more of a European style than what most people wear in the hunters. I have kind of a long waist, too, and the bottom button of this jacket was above the waistline of my Sarafinas … not noticeable in pictures of me riding as far as I can tell but I definitely noticed it while I was just walking around on foot. Annnnnd I just wrote a novel, sorry! lol
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Ahh ok. Ya i had to have Dover order mine and it took like 2 months (no joke). Sounds like it might be a bit short in the body for me (dang my 5’11 frame!). Thanks anyway though! Looks marvelous on you!
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Thank you 🙂
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I have the blue and ❤ it, and kinda wanna try more colors too!!
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I am already thinking about getting a second one!
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Is that blue as awesome as it looks on line- Bright and wow or more traditional and toned down?
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I think they make a “dark navy” for the traditional vibe.
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That green is beautiful! I want one now.
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I love the shade–it’s dark enough to still be conservative for the hunters.
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My trainer just got one of these, in green, too! She let me try it on, and I’m already in love with it and want one myself. Your review sealed it, I’m putting some overtime money aside for one. Anything I can throw in the wash instead of sending to the cleaners is a win!
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Awesome! Plus compared to a lot of other show jackets this one is pretty affordable 🙂
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Looks great on you. I have two Kerrits show coats and love them – they also believe in long arms and machine wash, lol. I was all like ooo I want the green coat too but then I remembered I need a new horse to be able to show first. Ooops! All in due time!
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Or the green coat could double as office/business attire until new pony comes along 🙂
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I was hoping you’d share about the new jacket! I have one of the original ones in black, but I’ve been curious about the new version and colors! This looks like it’s a bit nicer than the first ones they made, so burgundy and green might just have to go on my list…
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I really want to see the Berry in person because it looks SO PRETTY online.
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Dang, I was literally about to go buy one because I need a coat and I also have super long arms! But I need a 4-button coat 😦
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Darn that 4th button
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It really has become a problem that I did not anticipate!
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It looks great on you!
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Thank you 😊
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I didn’t realize it was that coat either! It looks great, glad you are so happy with it. Makes me feel good about my recent purchase….I have been eyeing the berry for a while, but I may have found something even better for Cosmo 😉
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Oooooh, can’t wait to see what you got!
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I have the berry colored one. I actually haven’t shown with it yet though. I bought it last year after the show season was over. Hopefully I’ll get to actually try it sometime soon.
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Hopefully so! I’d love to see that one in action
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That coat looks really good, love the green! Thanks for the review, I’ve been pondering one and was hoping to find ‘trusted’ blogger feedback 🙂
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It is a much nicer coat than I expected, based on the price. You are welcome 😊
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I think I will have to pick one up! Considering my beautiful Equiline that still has tags on it probably won’t fit me post foot-break and weight gain
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Always handy to have options!
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