Skip to footer

The Best Women's Show Coats &
Jackets of 2023

Our Favorites for Every English Discipline

By RW Crew | February 15, 2023

Comfortable, flattering, classy — ready to compete! Sometimes the perfect show coat is exactly what you need to feel your best as you trot into the ring. Our picks for this year's best show coats will give you that extra dose of confidence as you show off your skills. Discover our favorite coats for hunters, jumpers, equitation, and dressage, plus mesh and budget-friendly options.

Our Top Show Coat Picks

Best Jumper Coat Samshield Victorine Show Jacket

Best Equitation Coat

Samshield Alix Hunter Show Jacket

Best Shadbelly Coat

RJ Classic Bailey 37.5 Shadbelly Show Coat

Best Dressage Coat

Kerrits Stretch Competitor Koat Show Coat

Best Mesh Coat

AA Horseware Motionlite Show Coat

Best Budget Coat

Dublin Hanna Mesh Tailored Show Coat

girl wearing a Samshield coat sitting on her bay horse

Dress to impress any crowd with the Samshield Victorine Show Jacket. Tailored to perfection, this jaw-dropping coat includes Swarovski crystal detailing on the sleeves plus fashionable chest and zip pockets. Don't worry, the Victorine has more than just looks going for it! Highly breathable fabric inside and out wicks moisture and allows optimal stretch while holding its shape as you soar over oxers in the jumper ring.

Key Features:

Highly Breathable Technical Fabric

Swarovski Crystal Detailing

Asymmetrical Cut

UV Protection

Wrinkle-Resistant Fabric

Shop the Samshield Victorine Show Jacket
girl wearing Samshield coat cantering on her horse

The subtle yet elegant design makes the Samshield Alix Hunter Show Jacket a great choice for the hunter ring. Highly technical fabric stretches with you as you perform, but resists wrinkles so that you look your best every round. The tailored fit hits a bit longer than other three-button jackets, flattering different shapes and sizes of both equitation and hunter riders.

Key Features:

Highly Breathable Technical Material

Tailed Fit Flatters All Rider Shapes

UV Protection

Three Button Front

Shop the Samshield Alix Hunter Show Jacket
Women wearing the RJ Classics Bailey Shadbelly standing next to her bay horse.

Trot into your derby class with classic styling and cutting-edge technology. The RJ Classics Bailey Shadbelly is made with RJ's patented 37.5 technology that works to regulate your core's body temperature at 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, which is ideal for peak performance. A reversible two-piece point design eliminates the need to fully unbutton the points to take the coat on and off.

Key Features:

Reversible Two-Piece Point Design

37.5 Cooling Technology

Perfect Balance of Structure and Stretch

Non-Weighted Tails

Shop the RJ Classics Bailey 37.5 Shadbelly Show Coat

women wearing a Kerrits dressage coat, standing by her dark bay horse

The Kerrits Stretch Competitor Koat Show Coat gives dressage riders the stretch they need married with traditional appeal. This distinguished four-button coat is made from Kerrits' exclusive Dynamic Extreme fabric that is water-resistant and wrinkle-free while offering protection from the sun. This lightweight and stretchy coat is slimming and comfortable, with a hidden zipper for a seamless fit.

Key Features:

Durable Dynamic Extreme Fabric

Lightweight, Stretchy Material

Water Resistant

UV Protection

Classic Four-Button Style

Shop the Kerrits Stretch Competitor Koat Show Coat
Girl wearing Horseware show coat walking along side her dark bay horse

If you're looking for an ultra-breathable coat that doesn't sacrifice class, look no further. The AA Horseware Motionlite Show Coat is a popular option for a variety of disciplines due to the exceptionally stretchy mesh fabric that has no lining but appears completely solid when worn. This flattering contoured coat features a hidden front zipper and zip pockets with three interchangeable buttons.

Key Features:

Highly Breathable Mesh Construction

Quick-Drying for Moisture Management

Lightweight With No Lining

Interchangeable Buttons

Shop the AA Motionlite Show Coat
Women wearing Dublin Hanna Mesh Show Coat standing by her bay horse.

Cool and classy doesn't have to cost you! The Dublin Hanna Mesh Show Coat features an open mesh fabric that allows airflow and stretch for comfort during warm-weather showing. This attractive coat has thoughtfully placed seams and a feminine silhouette that flatters a variety of body types. Three interchangeable buttons and a hidden zipper suit a variety of disciplines.

Key Features:

Breathable Stretch Mesh Fabric

Interchangeable Three-Button Front

Center Zip Closure Under Buttons

Comes in a Kids' Show Coat Version

Shop the Dublin Hanna Mesh Show Coat

Shop Best Show Coats of 2023

5% of Fly Gear Purchases Help TMR Rescue.
5% of Fly Gear Purchases Help TMR Rescue.
Options for horses, ponies, and donkeys.
Options for horses, ponies, and donkeys. Shop Now
Full body coverage that gives back.
Full body coverage that gives back. Shop Now
Don't forget the legs!
Don't forget the legs! Shop Now
Looking for a great deal? They're here.
Looking for a great deal? They're here. Shop Now