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Made for Men – Men's Breeches & Jodhpurs Guide

So we asked our Designer Liz Hayman for her tips on finding the best breeches for guys... "Men look great in a competition jacket, shirt or blouson. But all of the above are nothing if your bottom half looks a bit neglected. They are the connection to the saddle, the supportive and protective layer. The most important part of your riding attire… Men’s Breeches." "Essentially, you need great breeches to perform your best in the saddle, and it’s trickier than you might think. To help you get your men’s breeches spot on, we’ve given you our buyers guide on all things breeches, to give you the final word on fabric, colour, quality, fit and discipline. You should never settle for po...

The Ashridge Jacket - the real all rounder!

Want a jacket that is a true all rounder? A jacket you can dress up with a gorgeous scarf for a day out with the family.  Or simply wear as it is, and stay warm and comfortable for a day of yard activities. The colour palette of purple has a variety of effects on the mind and body, including uplifting spirits, calming the mind and nerves and encouraging imagination and creativity - and it looks good too.  Our Ashridge Jacket is available in a gorgeous Mulberry colour in sizes XS through to 3XL. The Ashridge Jacket  is super lightweight.  A padded country sports jacket with bio-down insulation, enabling you to pack it into the smallest space! Perfect for the school run on a cold morning, or everyday at...

Stylish and practical - the Padbury Quilted Jacket

Stylish and practical shouldn't be a comprimise you need to make and with our stunning Padbury Quilted Jacket you don't need to - you can have the best of both. The Padbury Quilted Jacket is the perfect choice for both on and off the yard.  Guaranteed to keep you super snug with it's bio-down ethical insulation. For those warmer days, make use of the detachable hood, or if you are feeling chilly pop the plush faux fur hood up to keep you nice and warm. The gorgeous grey colour of the jacket is right on trend for this winter, and whilst not designed for full on downpours, you will stay dry if you get caught out down the yard or walking the dogs in the odd rain shower as the jacket is certainly shower proof.  The j...

Sparkle and Shine with our Stock Pin Collection

How are you doing with your New Years Resolutions?  One resolution you don't need to break is to look good this year!  Our Stock Pin Collection has something for all tastes. A stock pin can create a new look, if you don't have the budget upgrade your whole outfit and all of our pins are designed to compliment all disciplines. With our stock pins ranging from £1.95-£11.95 you can choose more than one, as it's always good to have a spare kept in your hat box/ bag! Both elegant and with added sparkle the Bijoux Pearl Stock Pin is a guranteed head turner with it's crystal and pearl design. For pure bling in the ring the stunning Infinity Stock Pin will be sure to appeal. Off Hunting this...

Expensive breeches don’t make us better riders!

Expensive breeches don’t make us better riders!  When I was a child, I never thought about riding attire, I just simply put on my jogging bottoms and a pair or wellies and off in went to the stables! You jump on the pony and have the time of your life! Over the next few years, as my riding got better I started to think about it my riding kit. Coming from a non-horsey family, my mother didn’t naturally think, the kid needs jodhpurs! Then I accumulated ‘The Wardrobe’. You know the waterproof blouson, the tow-tone coloured jodhpurs, half chaps, a helmet, knee socks, stretch pimple gloves, etc! As I got older, I moved onto breeches, but back then there was little choice. Usually one or two makes, usually qu...

Warmth with the wow factor!

Keeping warm as the temperatures start to drop can be a challenge.  Banish the cold and stay warm and comfortable with our Winter Range. The Artic Thermal Unbreeches come in both Black and Beige.  A base layer with plush cosy lining that runs throughout the garment. These are super soft and comfy!  The stirrup foot ensures the thermals do not ride up up you leg. No cold ankles here. Designed as a unisex garment in 2 sizes; S/M - 24-30" waist and L/XL - 30-36" waist. Our Winter Riding Tights are thermal, fleece lined, stretch pull-on riding tights with four-way stretch with amazing shape retention. The tights have matt silicone grip at the knee to help keep you secure in the saddle, two thigh pockets,...

Don't suffer with cold ears this Winter!

This weekend the country has been on the receiving end of some pretty horrible weather.  Rain.  Wind.  More Rain.  More Wind.  It's been relentless! As I got off my horse this morning, soaked to the skin, bedraggled and generally wondering if it's time to take up another hobby (let's face it, this time of year it's a question we ask ourselves daily!).  The one part of me that was toasty warn dry and comfortable were my ears. Introducting the Riding Hat Ear Warmers.   What did I ever do before I rode wearing these? These ear muffs are designed to fit any riding hat or helmet. And they really do provide the best comfort and warmth for your rides on these cold winter days. Mad...

Thinking of heading out Hunting this season? We give you the lowdown on ettiquette

If you have no experience of hunting, you are likely to have lots of questions about what to wear, how to turn out your horse and generally how to behave - going hunting for the first time can be a fantastic experience so we have created our is 'Beginners Guide to Hunting' to help you through your 'first time'   Hunting etiquette generally can be considered under three main headings: safety, good manners and turnout, we will walk you three each of the areas. Turnout. When thinking about turnout you are aiming to look tidy and inconspicuous. A tweed jacket, fawn breeches, a white shirt with a tie, black boots and a velvet cap or jockey skull with a dark silk will be a good start. Your horse and...

Back to School? Check out our Junior Ranges!

The summer is almost over, and familes like you up and down the coutry and getting ready for the big return to school next week. Searching out those school uniforms that got packed away at the end of term to realise the little ones are not so little and have had a growth spurt over the summer whilst hunting down the pencil cases to find missing pens and pencils! Equetech have a huge range of rider wear for the younger ones, suitable for dinky tots right up to the teenagers in the house. Our Junior Grip Seat Jodphurs come in sizes from 22 inch through to 28 and are machine washable making them a perfect choice for every day wear.  The Grip Seat Breeches come in Black and Navy for every day, or for show day choose from White, Ch...

Stay dry on the rainy summers day!

Most of us have been experiencing frequent downpours of rain over the last week or so, and no doubt have been caught short whilst at the yard, or walking the dogs and ended up soaked to the skin.  We have the answer! Brand new for 2019 the Equetech Rushmere Waterproof Coat can help keep you warm and dry whilst looking super stylish at the same time.   The Rushmere is a long, practical waterproof country coat with subtle herringbone finish. Lightweight, super warm with technical ethical insulation. This coat is suited to country pursuits, making it perfect for walking the dogs or taking the kids to the park, and is a practical choice for riding when the rain hits; as the coat is designed with a soft opening at ...

The Only Way is Equine!

Equetech have a brand new range of fun tee's.   Our t-shirt range are all machine washable, made here in the UK and are perfect for the summer holidays. Our Only Way is Equine tee comes in a gorgeous grey with diamante pink 'Only Way is Equine' slogan across the front. The Dandelion Horse tee is available in both Grey and a subtle Light Pink colour and feautures a dandelion with running horses. Who you gonna call?  Check out our fun Fencebuster tee.  A slim fit tee that would make a fun gift for that horsey friend or family member. Everyone needs a sidekick and our Batman and Dobbin tee will give super heroe fans what they want this summer. You can check out the full Equetech range at www.eq...

Negotiating the Legwear Minefield

Legwear can be a minefield, with literally thousands of options to choose from.  There are a couple of questions that you need to ask yourself when choosing your next pair. Breeches, Riding Tights, Jodhpurs, what’s the difference? There are three options with regards to legwear for horse riders.  These are Jodhpurs, Breeches and Riding Tights. Jodhpurs were created around 1890, in Jodhpur, India. They were based on a traditional style worn across southern Asia, with a snug cuff to the ankle and protective padding to the knee.  People who don’t wear long riding boots most of the time, wear jodhpurs, as they are longer in the leg than breeches.  Furthermore, they tend to h...