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Shires Aubrion Outerwear

Shires Aubrion coats are cut for the saddle, with two-way zips and rider vents, waterproof to 10,000mm or insulated to 127g.

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Updated October 2026 · By the Tack of the Day Product Team

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Buying tip:Decide on rain or cold first. For wet days pick a coat with a published waterproof rating: Shires rates the React Thermal and the Equestrian Winter Coat to 10,000mm. For dry cold, the React Insulated Coat's 127g fill does the job with less weight.

The warmest Shires Aubrion coat for winter riding

For cold, wet winter riding the warmest Shires Aubrion coat is the Equestrian Winter Coat: it pairs padding and a full lining with a 10,000mm waterproof shell, so it handles sleet as well as frost. For dry cold, the React Insulated Coat gives lofty 127g warmth at a lighter weight, and the React Thermal Waterproof Coat sits between the two with a fleece lining under a waterproof shell.

Pick by the weather you ride in most, then by cut. All four coats below come in women's XXS to XXXL; the Equestrian Winter Coat, React Thermal and React Insulated Coat also come in kids' sizes.

CoatShellWarmthRiding detailsCut
Women's Equestrian Winter CoatWaterproof to 10,000mm, breathable to 6,000g, fluorine-free DWRPadded and fully linedTwo-way zip, hidden pleated rear vent, storm flap, removable hoodClassic coat length, patch pockets
Women's React Thermal Waterproof CoatWaterproof to 10,000mm, breathable to 6,000g, fluorine-free finishFully lined in monogram fleeceTwo-way zip, removable drawcord hood, hem drawcordContour fit
Women's React Insulated CoatWindproof hood; no waterproof rating published127g Micro Fluffy polyester insulationFold-away hood, reflective zip trim, stretch wristsBoxy fit, made to go over layers
Women's Equestrian Hybrid JacketQuilted body with stretch fleece sleevesQuilted core, linedTwo-way zip, rear rider vents, chin guardSleek contour fit

Specifications as published by Shires for each coat.

Shires Aubrion waterproof riding coats for wet barn days

Shires Aubrion makes its waterproof coats with riding details built in. The React Thermal Waterproof Coat and the Equestrian Winter Coat are both waterproof to 10,000mm and breathable to 6,000g, finished with Bionic Finish Eco, a fluorine-free water repellent, and both open from the bottom with a two-way zip so the coat spreads over the saddle instead of bunching at your hips.

For lighter rain the Cloudburst Raincoat is rated to 5,000mm with taped seams, a roomy bungee hood, a dipped hem and a chin guard, and the unisex Aubrion Team Jacket is a fleece-lined waterproof blouson with taped seams and an inner zip so a barn or team logo can be embroidered on the back.

Young riders get the same specs: the Kids' React Thermal Waterproof Coat and Kids' Equestrian Winter Coat carry the 10,000mm rating in ages 7 to 14.

Shires Aubrion insulated jackets and vests for low-bulk warmth

The React insulated pieces use Micro Fluffy polyester fill, an ultra-fine fiber that lofts like down. The React Insulated Coat carries 127g of it and the React Insulated Gilet 75g, both with a hood that folds away into a high collar, two zip pockets and reflective zip trim that catches headlights on dark winter evenings.

Both are cut boxy so they go over a base layer or a fleece. The Equestrian Hybrid Jacket takes the other route: a quilted core for warmth with stretch fleece sleeves so your arms move freely, plus rear rider vents and a two-way zip for time in the saddle. Kids can match in the Kids' React Insulated Coat with the same 127g fill.

Layering Shires Aubrion outerwear from fall into winter

Riders who layer stay comfortable from the first chilly morning to a freezing night check. Start with a stretch layer such as the Non-Stop Jacket, a quick-drying midlayer with raglan sleeves, or a fleece like the React Winter Fleece. Add the React Vest, a windproof stretch softshell with a dipped hem, or the React Insulated Gilet when the wind picks up.

When the rain comes, a waterproof shell goes on top. The React Thermal and the Equestrian Winter Coat both have room over a vest, and the two-way zip lets the coat open over the saddle however many layers are underneath.

  1. Fall mornings: Non-Stop Jacket or React Winter Fleece, plus the React Vest
  2. Cold, dry days: React Insulated Gilet or Coat over a fleece
  3. Cold and wet: Equestrian Winter Coat or React Thermal over a vest
  4. Showers in mild weather: Cloudburst Raincoat over a light layer

Shires Aubrion outerwear sizing and fit

Shires Aubrion women's outerwear runs XXS to XXXL, US 2 to 16, and sizes by chest: measure around the fullest part of your chest over the layer you plan to ride in, then read across the chart. The kids' coats run ages 7-8 to 13-14 and size by height and chest.

Cut matters as much as the number. Shires makes the React Insulated Coat and Gilet boxy so they go over layers, while the React Thermal, Cloudburst and Hybrid Jacket are contour cut and sit closer. If you are between sizes and ride in a thick fleece, the larger size leaves room to move. The Team Jacket is unisex, XS to XXL.

Women's size chart (Shires Ladies)
SizeUSUKEUChest (in)Waist (in)Hip (in)
XXXS0432282232
XXS2634302434
XS4836322636
S61038342838
M81240363040
L101442383242
XL121644403444
XXL141846423646
XXXL162048443848

Shires Aubrion Ladies size chart (Shires, as published in the product size-chart image on each women's coat, checked October 25, 2026)

Kids' size chart (Shires Childrens)
Age (size)HeightChest (in)Waist (in)
7-8 yrs (S)49 in (125 cm)2623
9-10 yrs (M)53 in (135 cm)2824
11-12 yrs (L)57 in (145 cm)3026
13-14 yrs (XL)61 in (155 cm)3228

Shires Aubrion Childrens size chart (Shires, product size-chart image on the kids' coats, checked October 25, 2026; heights converted from cm)

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Shires Aubrion outerwear FAQ

Are Shires Aubrion riding coats waterproof?

The React Thermal Waterproof Coat and the Equestrian Winter Coat are waterproof to 10,000mm and breathable to 6,000g, in women's and kids' sizes. The Cloudburst Raincoat is rated to 5,000mm with taped seams, and the unisex Team Jacket is waterproof with taped seams. Shires does not publish a waterproof rating for the React Insulated Coat, Gilet or Hybrid Jacket.

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Which Shires Aubrion coat is warmest?

For cold, wet riding, the Equestrian Winter Coat: it is padded, fully lined and waterproof to 10,000mm. For dry cold, the React Insulated Coat has 127g Micro Fluffy fill at a lighter weight.

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What makes a Shires Aubrion coat a riding coat?

Riding details: a two-way front zip that opens over the saddle, rear rider vents on the Equestrian Winter Coat and Hybrid Jacket, dipped hems that cover your seat, and adjustable hoods that fold away or come off so they never catch the wind over a fence.

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How do I know if a riding jacket is too big or too small?

Sit in it with your arms forward as if holding reins. The jacket fits if it closes over your riding layer without pulling across the back, the sleeves reach your wrists with arms extended, and the hem covers your seat. Too big shows as sleeves past your knuckles and fabric that bunches at the waist when you sit.

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How does Shires Aubrion outerwear size?

Women's coats size by chest from XXS (US 2) to XXXL (US 16): a 36-inch chest is a medium. Kids' coats run 7-8 to 13-14 years by height and chest. The React insulated pieces are cut boxy for layering; the React Thermal, Cloudburst and Hybrid Jacket are contour cut.

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Does Shires Aubrion make kids' riding coats?

Yes. The Kids' React Thermal Waterproof Coat, Kids' Equestrian Winter Coat, Kids' React Insulated Coat and Kids' Non-Stop Jacket come in ages 7-8 to 13-14, with the same waterproof ratings and fill as the women's versions.

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Sources: product specifications as published by Shires Equestrian on each Shires Aubrion product (waterproof and breathability ratings, fill weights, cut), and the Shires Aubrion Ladies and Childrens size charts, checked October 25, 2026.