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Competition jackets & tailcoats
In dressage and jumping competitions, the German rules (LPO) usually require a jacket as part of the show outfit. It is worn with light-coloured breeches and a shirt with tie or a blouse, in dressage with a plastron where applicable. Here you'll find competition jackets for women, men and kids as well as tailcoats.
Which competition jacket suits you?
- Colour: The German FN equipment catalogue does not prescribe a specific jacket colour. In jumping, however, light red and signal red jackets are only permitted from class M** upwards. Besides classic shades such as black and navy, you'll also find other colours with us.
- Technical: Many models are made of stretchy, breathable technical fabric. This keeps the jacket comfortable even when jumping, and it can often be machine washed. Whether a model is washable is stated in the product description.
- With details: Contrast collars, rhinestones or mesh inserts add accents.
- For kids: dedicated cuts for girls and boys.
What exactly applies in your class depends on the competition and the schedule. The LPO and the respective schedule are decisive.
Brands
You'll find competition jackets from Samshield, Pikeur, QHP, Busse, ELT, Kingsland, LeMieux, Kentucky Horsewear, Ego7, Imperial Riding, Euro-Star and Equestro, among others. To go with them: competition shirts, competition breeches and plastrons. Our guide Ready for the show gives you tips for competition day.
The German FN equipment catalogue does not specify a jacket colour for dressage and jumping competitions. There is one exception in jumping: light red and signal red jackets are only permitted from class M** upwards. Further requirements may be stated in the schedule, depending on the class.
In dressage and jumping competitions, the jacket is usually part of the required outfit. The tailcoat has long tails. According to the LPO, it may be worn instead of the jacket in class S dressage tests, and in the dressage phase of eventing from class VM upwards.
Many competition jackets made of technical fabric are machine washable. The exact care instructions are given on the respective product and on the label.
Yes. Several brands offer dedicated cuts for girls and boys. Filter the listing by gender and size.