BUCKWILD FOX HEAD & PEACOCK FULL SEAT BREECHES Sometimes even the most competitive rider needs to forget the stress of the show ring and go have fun, and for those days, Buckwild is there. They offer prints ranging from colorful argyles to zebra stripes, and starting in late April, they’re adding a navy breech with peacock and a tan breech with a fox head pattern—both with silicone dots for extra grip in the saddle—to their line-up. Sizes XXS (teen)-XL. Pre-order now. And if you’re looking for plus-sized breeches, check out Buckwild’s new Curvy Mare line. $129.99. BuckwildBreeches.com.
OVATION HEARTS AND HORSESHOE BREECH & HORSESHOE BELT The champions of the future are sure to go gaga over Ovation’s spring children’s line. Their Hearts and Horseshoe Breech features crystal pocket detailing on both front and back and fun embroidered motifs, plus it coordinates with a matching top. $44.95; navy (shown) or storm; sizes S-XL. If Mom needs a treat for herself as well, the timeless Horseshoe Belt comes in colors to complement any ensemble: black, brown, medium brown, petrol or purple (shown). $29.95; sizes 28-34; size 36 available in black. OvationRiding.com.
ARIAT HERITAGE ELLIPSE FIELD BOOT, MONACO DRESS BOOT & WHIPSTITCH BREECH Long a leader in the footwear field, Ariat isn’t conceding any ground to its competitors this season. With beautiful Spanish-cut tops in snake or ostrich print, their Heritage Ellipse field boots are both traditional and trendy ($329.95; sizes 5.5-11 in various heights and calf widths). If you prefer a snazzy patent leather top, check out the Monaco Tall Stretch Zip Boot ($730; same sizes). But don’t forget Ariat’s apparel line too—you may need a few pairs of their comfy Whipstitch regular-rise denim full-seats. $119.95; sizes 22-26 and lengths regular and long; also available in low-rise knee-patch for $109.95. Ariat.com.