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Shires Aubrion

Shires Aubrion is the rider clothing line from Shires Equestrian: riding tights and breeches, tech tops, show coats and shirts, outerwear, gloves and barn bags, in women's XXS to XXXL (US 2 to 16).

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

Rider in a navy tie-dye Shires Aubrion Revive base layer and riding tights on a bay horse

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Buying tip:Size Aubrion by measurement. Tops and letter-sized tights follow the Shires Ladies chart by chest and hip, and numbered breeches follow your waist in inches. Riders tell us some tops run small, so if you sit between two sizes, take the larger.

What riders say about Shires Aubrion

Riders tell us Aubrion winter tights stay warm and put, and that the gloves and bags do the job they were bought for.

Shires Aubrion Women's Porter Winter Knee Patch Riding Tights

★★★★★

Second set purchased. First set was a gift but wouldn’t be without a pair for the winter now. Warmer than other winter riding tights I’ve tried. Toast when riding in the winter and half seat so not too sticky! Wash well.
Verified buyer · 2025

Shires Aubrion Women's Hudson Breggings

★★★★★

I really like these tights - especially the snugged in waistband which keeps the pants from sliding down.
Verified buyer · 2025

Shires Aubrion Kids' Patterson Winter Gloves

★★★★★

Lovely soft warm gloves. My daughter said her hands were much warmer in these thermal gloves.
Verified buyer · 2025

Shires Aubrion Equestrian Hat, Whip and Boot Bag

★★★★★

This fitted my daughter‘s boots and hat perfectly, She was over the moon with her new bag
Verified buyer · 2026

Who Shires Aubrion is for

Shires Aubrion is for riders who want technical riding clothes that look smart at the barn and in the show ring without show-ring pricing. Shires Equestrian, family-owned since 1968 and based in Leominster, Herefordshire, makes Aubrion as its rider line, and every piece is cut for the saddle: high, wide waistbands on the tights, silicone grip in the seat or knee, moisture-wicking tech fabrics and crease-resistant show coats.

The range covers the whole rider: everyday and winter riding tights, front-zip breeches, base layers, sun shirts and fleeces, waterproof and insulated outerwear, show coats and shirts, gloves, stocks and socks, and luggage for tack and boots. Women's, men's and kids' sizes are cut separately, and much of the range is matched in colors so tops, tights and bags coordinate. Our customers come back to Aubrion for show-ready polish and riding-specific details at an everyday price point.

Shires Aubrion breeches and riding tights: knee patch or full seat

Aubrion riding tights are pull-on with a high, wide waistband and silicone grip, and Aubrion breeches add a front zip, belt loops and zip pockets. For winter, the Porter Winter Knee Patch Riding Tights are fleecy inside with silicone knee patches, the Winter Riding Tights are brushed inside with a full silicone seat, and the React Winter Tights add a thigh phone pocket.

The Optima line is Aubrion's competition range: the Optima MX Riding Tights have contour support seaming, belt loops for showing and phone pockets on both legs; the Optima PX Breeches have a triple-closure waistband and a contoured full silicone seat; the Optima GX and LX add tonal diamante detail. Riders in the hunter ring choose knee patch; jumpers and dressage riders usually choose full seat for the extra grip. Men's Optima MX breeches come in knee grip and full grip versions, waist 28 to 42.

Shires Aubrion riding tops, base layers and sun shirts

Aubrion tops are tech layers built for riding. The React Winter Base Layer is brushed inside with raglan long sleeves for cold days, the Eltar Base Layer is a slim quarter-zip that works alone or under a coat, and the React Tech Polo is a quick-dry airy knit with a zip neck for warm schooling.

For hot weather, the Revive and React sun shirts use light wicking fabrics, and for the barn and the drive home the Serene sweatshirts and hoodies are cotton-rich and brushed inside. Tops size by the Ladies chart; riders tell us some styles run small, so check your chest measurement before you choose.

Shires Aubrion outerwear: waterproof coats, jackets and vests

Aubrion outerwear is cut for the saddle, with two-way front zips, rider vents and dipped hems. The React Thermal Waterproof Coat is waterproof to 10,000mm with a fleece lining, the Equestrian Winter Coat is padded and fully lined with a hidden pleated rear vent, and the React Insulated Coat uses 127g fill for dry cold.

Kids' versions carry the same specs in ages 7 to 14. For the full line-up, the warmest pick, waterproof ratings and a layering guide, see Shires Aubrion outerwear.

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Shires Aubrion show coats and show shirts for the show ring

Aubrion show coats are stretch and crease resistant, with a hidden zip behind a button placket, so they look pressed after the drive to the show. The Optima MX Show Coat is the traditional four-button coat with flap pockets, the Optima PX Show Coat is sleek with deep back vents, and the Optima GX Show Coat adds tonal diamante and a mesh lining. The Oxford Show Jacket has perforated panels for hot summer classes. Coats are sized by chest in inches: women's 28 to 46, men's 32 to 50, kids' 22 to 32.

Show shirts match the coats. The Newbel Show Shirt has micro-perforated panels and UPF 50+ fabric, the Optima GX Show Shirt has a diamante collar with a discreet quarter zip, and the Winter Show/Hunt Riding Shirt is long-sleeved cotton-rich jersey for cold shows. Finish with an Aubrion ready-tied stock.

Shires Aubrion riding gloves and barn gloves

Aubrion makes gloves for every job. For summer, the Mesh Riding Gloves have breathable mesh backs and synthetic suede palms, and the Aero FlexFit pair open-knit backs with touchscreen tips. For showing, the Leather Riding Gloves are unlined goatskin for close contact. For winter, the Liberty HyperFlex are insulated with Lavalan wool.

For barn chores, the All Purpose Winter Yard Gloves are fleece lined with a waterproof nitrile coat, and the cuff trim is color coded by size: mint XS, purple S, grey M, blue L. Unisex riding gloves run 4XS to XL and kids' gloves S to XL.

Shires Aubrion accessories: stocks, socks, belts and winter knits

Aubrion accessories finish an outfit for the ring or the barn. The Berrington Ready Tied Stock is heavy satin with a pleated front and a diamante keeper band, and the Hampton Ready Tied Stock fastens with a quick adjustable neck strap so it sits right over any high-neck show shirt.

For everyday riding there are boot socks, bamboo ankle socks, the Drover Polo Belt in sizes 28 to 44 inches, React sports bras, and winter knits: the Equestrian Knit Hat, headbands, snoods and React winter sport socks in colors that match the React tops and tights.

Shires Aubrion luggage: bridle bags, boot bags and grooming kits

Aubrion luggage keeps show kit clean between the trailer and the ring. The Equestrian Hat, Whip and Boot Bag has an inner boot divider and a padded hat compartment, the Bridle Bag hangs a bridle from an adjustable clip with mesh ventilation, and the Large Grooming Kit Bag has a wipe-clean inside and a detachable shoulder strap.

The navy Equestrian and black React bags come as matching sets: saddle bags, helmet bags, long boot bags, holdalls, backpacks and totes, so a barn or team can kit out in one look.

Shires Aubrion kids' riding clothes for ages 5 to 14

Aubrion kids' clothing mirrors the adult range at kid sizes. Young riders get breeches and tights such as the Kids' Optima MX Breeches and Kids' Winter Breeches, show coats like the mesh Kids' Goldhawk Show Jacket, and the same React base layers, fleeces and coats as the women's line.

Kids' clothing sizes by age from 5-6 to 13-14 years using the Shires Childrens chart (height, chest and waist), show coats by chest from 22 to 32 inches, and kids' gloves S to XL.

Shires Aubrion sizing and fit

Shires Aubrion sizes by measurement. Women's tops, outerwear and letter-sized tights run XXS to XXXL (US 2 to 16) on the Shires Ladies chart. Numbered breeches and tights follow the waist in inches (women's 24 to 38, men's 28 to 42), and show coats follow the chest in inches (women's 28 to 46, men's 32 to 50, kids' 22 to 32).

Measure over the layer you ride in. Riders tell us the tights fit true to size and stretch with you, while some tops run small: if you are between sizes in a top, go up one. Kids' clothing sizes by age and height on the Childrens chart, from 5-6 to 13-14 years.

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

Shires Ladies size chart, from the VTEX "Size Chart" product specification on Shires Aubrion women's styles (salsify image ag2huid3q23tyy9hzyld), checked October 25, 2026. Centimeters on the source chart.

Men's size chart (Shires)
SizeUK / USChest (in)Waist (in)EU
XXS34342844
XS36363046
S38383248
M40403450
L42423652
XL44443854
XXL46464056
XXXL48484258

Shires men's size chart, from the VTEX "Size Chart" product specification on the Optima MX men's styles (salsify image ubnkyy5tg64jpbl4krk5), checked October 25, 2026.

Kids' size chart (Shires Childrens)
SizeAge (years)HeightChest (in)Waist (in)
XXXS2-337 in (95 cm)2020
XXS3-441 in (105 cm)2221
XS5-645 in (115 cm)2422
S7-849 in (125 cm)2623
M9-1053 in (135 cm)2824
L11-1257 in (145 cm)3026
XL13-1461 in (155 cm)3228

Shires Childrens size chart, from the VTEX "Size Chart" product specification on Shires Aubrion kids' styles (salsify image ujfrj8qyhkzysa3s13jm), checked October 25, 2026; heights converted from cm.

Shires Aubrion FAQ

Is Shires Aubrion made by Shires?

Yes. Aubrion is the rider clothing line of Shires Equestrian, the family-owned British company founded in 1968 and based in Leominster, Herefordshire. Shires makes ARMA, Moretta and other lines for horse and rider; Aubrion covers riding tights, breeches, tops, show clothes, outerwear, gloves and luggage.

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Does Shires Aubrion run small?

Riders tell us Aubrion riding tights fit true to size and stretch with you, while some Aubrion tops run small. Measure your chest and use the Shires Ladies chart; if you are between sizes in a top, take the larger size.

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How do numbered Aubrion breeches sizes work?

Numbered breeches and tights follow the waist measurement in inches on the Shires charts: women's 24 to 38 and men's 28 to 42. Show coats are numbered by chest in inches: women's 28 to 46, men's 32 to 50 and kids' 22 to 32.

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What is the difference between the Aubrion Optima GX, LX, MX and PX?

They are the Optima competition line. MX is the classic: traditional show coat details, and tights with contour support and phone pockets. PX is sleek and pared back, with a triple-closure waistband on the breeches. GX and LX add tonal diamante: scattered on GX, chain detail on LX. All are stretch, wicking and made for showing.

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Should I choose Aubrion knee patch or full seat?

Knee patch is the hunter and equitation choice, for close contact with the saddle. Full seat adds grip through the seat and is the usual pick for jumpers and dressage riders. Aubrion makes both in pull-on tights and front-zip breeches, plus fleece-lined and brushed winter versions.

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Does Shires Aubrion make men's and kids' riding clothes?

Yes. Men's Optima MX breeches come in waist 28 to 42 with knee grip or full grip, plus the Optima MX show coat (chest 32 to 50) and show shirts. Kids' breeches, tights, tops, coats and gloves run ages 5-6 to 13-14 years, and kids' show coats run chest 22 to 32.

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Sources: product specifications as published by Shires Equestrian on each Shires Aubrion product; Shires Ladies, men's and Childrens size charts from each product's size-chart specification, checked October 25, 2026; Shires company history from shires-equestrian.com. Rider quotes are verified-buyer reviews from the Voice Bank, with the year.