Category archives for: Fashion

Clotheshorse: Everyday Equestrian

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More and more, equestrian collections are following the current trends in the broader fashion industry. The best part for equestriennes is buying clothes that can be worn while at the stables as well as at work or at play!  Here are a few looks you’ll be seeing at the barn and on the streets this [...]

From ‘Snobby’ to Tack-Y

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It was something of an institution in Los Angeles: Stable Snobs, the place you went to buy a saddle that didn’t need breaking in, or to get a deal on a bit or a pair of breeches. At age 11 Samantha Drenten began working there to help finance her horse show habit. In January, at [...]

Clotheshorse: What’s Hot Now

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Here’s a look at what’s new and hot in equestrian fashion! Style the Royal Equus boots with a new pair of Ariat jeans, a white Cowgirls for a Cause v-neck tee and a rose-gold Antonia Coletta bracelet, and you’ll look fabulous at the barn or running around town! Boots: Brown is the new black More [...]

Lane Clarke’s Winning Style

Granville's Casseur de Prix have winning style.The rider favors Antarès helmets and Alberto Fasciani boots. (Photo by Michael J. Marten)

We had to know! What’s the deal with Lane Clarke’s helmet? The 25-year-old Australian was the picture of style when The Equestrian News photographer Michael J. Marten captured him winning the Blenheim June Classic Grand Prix in his custom Antarès Sellier head gear. “The neat thing about Antarès helmets is they’re completely customizable,” Clarke said. [...]

Hats Off to L’Hiver!

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L’Hiver, the Netherlands-based custom hat company, has produced the industry’s first safety-compliant grand prix appropriate dressage top hats. The headgear is approved by Europe’s TNO and TUV Rheinland safety groups, as well as the Dutch National Institute of Road Vehicles. The hats became available in Europe in June, and come in black, dark blue, dark [...]

Clotheshorse: Into the Breech!

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As summer comes to Southern California and most people are heading to the beach, we’ll all be heading to the barn. Getting into our breeches, however, can sometimes be as frustrating as finding that perfect bikini. Luckily, with so many brands and styles available, it’s easier than ever to shop for your body type. Here [...]

Clotheshorse: Season of the Boot

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With the continued infiltration of European companies into the U.S. market as well as advancements in technology and limitless options to customize, there truly is a boot for every type of rider. The question is, which kind are you? The Athlete: Ariat Volant Collection Many of you have probably already heard about this sporty new [...]

USEF’s New Helmet Rule for Dressage and Eventing

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On March 3, a new USEF rule went into effect requiring dressage riders under the age of 18 and anyone competing at Training through Fourth Level to wear safety helmets at all times while mounted at shows licensed by the U.S. Equestrian Federation and the U.S. Dressage Federation. All eventers must also don protective headgear [...]

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