It’s been a long winter, but spring has finally arrived and with it, the promise of warm temps, sunshine and greenery. Riders across Canada will be heading outdoors for showing, training or just hacking and each and every one (especially if you have spent the winter in sweats) will want to look the part.

Equestrian fashion doesn’t change at the speed of ready-to-wear designers like Marc Jacobs or Gucci, but there are new colours, fabrics and textures to look out for this season to ensure you’re au courant.

The last year has been a challenging one to say the least, but has this manifested itself in the fashion arena? Judging by the toning down of the colour palette, reduced bling and pattern, we’ll say yes, designers and manufacturers are taking note of the collective mood and reading the room.

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