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Women's Riding Tops

Riding tops for the barn, the arena and the trail: hoodies and sweatshirts, quarter-zips and base layers, sun shirts with brand-stated UPF ratings, horse tees and show shirts, from Dapplebay, Chestnut Bay, Kerrits and Romfh.

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

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In the Spotlight

New cold-weather tops for fall riding and barn days

Fresh Fall Layers

The newest cold-weather tops

    What Riders Say

    On women's riding tops

    Chestnut Bay Women's Performance Rider SkyCool Long Sleeve Shirt

    Great riding shirt. I love the fit, the weight of the fabric and the color. And it was a great price. I will definitely be purchasing more of these shirts.

    ★★★★★Verified buyer

    Dapplebay Women's 1/4 Zip Short Sleeve Shirt

    This shirt is stunning! Like all of the Dapplebay line, the quality and fit are exceptional. I also like the fact that these tops are a little more hardy than others. I still wash cold & air dry, and I don't freak out if one accidentally lands in the "regular" laundry, as I would with other equestrian brands. I actually recently wore this to the office and received SO MANY compliments!

    Rider review · 2026

    Equine Couture Women's Ibiza Sport Shirt

    This shirt was nice, great fit and fabric.

    Rider review · 2020

    Equine Couture Women's Icelandic Sweater

    Ideal quality and perfect fit.

    Rider review · 2025

    Rider reviews are quoted word for word from the original reviews, checked October 2026.

    The Riding Top Edit

    Hoodies to sun shirts: the right top for every barn day

    A smiling woman in a green quarter-zip sweatshirt leans against a tree trunk

    Hoodies & sweatshirts

    Equestrian hoodies and sweatshirts for women

    Dapplebay describes its crewneck sweatshirts as just heavy enough to keep you warm and just light enough to be your go-to year round. Kerrits builds the Tough & Toasty Fleece Full Zip Hoodie with a fleecy interior and water-resistant corduroy panels on the hood and shoulders, and Animals to Wear makes the Native Pony 1/2 Zip Shirt with a hood it says can be worn under your riding helmet for added warmth.

    Women's hoodiesWomen's sweatshirts

    What Riders Say

    On sweatshirts and zip layers

    Animals to Wear "Bolt" 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt

    This was an opportunity to own another Animals to Wear (I have many of their garments) at an exceptional price. I bought one and so did my husband.

    ★★★★★Verified buyer

    Equine Couture Women's Icelandic Sweater

    Nice light sweater for those chilly days at a great price.

    Rider review · 2024

    Catago Women's Brett Zip Cardigan

    Super cute little jacket. I have a short torso and so many things are too long for me. This one is perfect! It runs a little small, so size up if you are between sizes. I’m 5’4” and 130 and the medium is perfect.

    ★★★★★Verified buyer · OR

    Dapplebay Women's Sunshine & Horses Sweatshirt

    Cozy sweater!

    Rider review · 2025

    Rider reviews are quoted word for word from the original reviews, checked October 2026.

    Shop Hoodies & Sweatshirts

    Pullovers, zip hoodies and crewnecks for cool barn days

      A smiling woman in an olive long-sleeve quarter-zip top sits on a wooden bench outdoors

      Long vs short sleeve

      Long-sleeve vs short-sleeve riding shirts, and how to layer them

      For layering, a zip neck lets you vent as you warm up: Kerrits describes the extended half-zip on its Soft Haven Plush Fleece Half Zip Top as adjustable coverage for warming up or cooling down. Horseware describes the Aveen Half Zip Tech Top as a high-performance mid-layer with a quarter zip, and makes it in long-sleeve and short-sleeve versions.

      Women's long-sleeve shirtsWomen's short-sleeve shirts

      What Riders Say

      On layering and sleeves

      Catago Women's Brett Zip Cardigan

      This jacket is so cute and flattering. I'm 5'4" and 115 lbs. I ordered a size medium and it fits nicely over my t-shirts. I'm short waisted and this fits great. It is my new favorite jacket to pull on when I need a light layer to stay warm.

      ★★★★★Verified buyer

      Tredstep Women's Performance Polo

      Classically tailored and well made. Perfect for summer riding or under a fleece for fall. My daughters LOVE these shirts and have one in nearly every color.

      ★★★★★Verified buyer

      TuffRider Women's Ventilated Technical Long Sleeve Sport Shirt

      Love these shirts for cooler weather

      Rider review · 2021

      Back on Track Therapeutic Long Sleeve Shirt

      It's recommended to size up. I normally order xl so the 2xl is perfect. I have a shoulder problem so the extra room helps with taking off the shirt. It has some stretch to the material too so that helps. Love how the shirt warms my shoulder.

      ★★★★★Verified buyer · MO

      Rider reviews are quoted word for word from the original reviews, checked October 2026.

      Shop Quarter-Zips & Base Layers

      Zip necks and close-fitting layers to build up for fall

        A rider in a light blue short-sleeve shirt canters a bay horse across a sunny arena

        Sun shirts

        Sun shirts for riding: what UPF means and what each brand states

        Sun shirts come long-sleeved, short-sleeved and sleeveless, and many add cooling features. Equinavia builds NordicAir cooling technology into the Kari sun shirts, Chestnut Bay adds what it calls superior cooling technology to the Caliente Sun Shirt, and Alessandro Albanese gives the Sofia Sunshirt mesh underarm and perforated panels. The FAQ lists the UPF rating each brand states.

        What does UPF mean on a sun shirt?Can I match my riding top to my horse's tack?

        What Riders Say

        On sun and hot days

        Ovation Women's 1/4 Zip Long Sleeve Solid Color Sun Shirt

        I love these shirts. This is my fourth one. I love the fit and comfort. And this is a beautiful color. I wear them while riding and walking my dog.

        ★★★★★Verified buyer · CA

        Kerrits Ice Fil shirts

        From Phoenix: folks, we know our sun! Kerrits Icefil all the way: I have been wearing these for years. Several of the other brands are heavier fabric, which is not what we want here in the desert.

        Rider review · 2019

        Kerrits Ice Fil shirts

        my horse friends and I live in Kerrits Ice Fil shirts from June through September

        Rider review · 2023

        Dapplebay Women's Aircut Mock Neck Long Sleeve Top

        This casual riding shirt is a superb, lightweight option for warmer weather! The perf design effectively cools and feels great on your skin - not tacky or sticky

        Rider review · 2026

        Rider reviews are quoted word for word from the original reviews, checked October 2026.

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        Shirts with a UPF rating from their brands

          A woman in a black short-sleeve tee and black breeches stands on a lawn with fall trees behind her

          Horse shirts & tees

          Horse t-shirts and tees for women, from barn graphics to tech tees

          Dapplebay hand prints its horse tees on 100% combed ringspun cotton and says they fit true to size, and Kerrits cuts the Equine Embrace graphic tee fitted, with stretch. To ride in, Chestnut Bay gives the SkyCool Short Sleeve Elements Tee a fitted shape that can be worn out or tucked in, and Kerrits makes the Coolcore Sun Drifter Tee with UPF+40 protection and a relaxed fit.

          Women's tees

          What Riders Say

          On prints, graphics and tees

          Dapplebay Women's Short Sleeve Tee Shirt

          I absolutely love this tee! Great material and fit. I got XL for my ample chest and we’ve got plenty of room, don’t we, girls?

          Rider review

          Dapplebay Women's Short Sleeve Tee Shirt

          My granddaughter loves her new t shirt.....She's a jumper and the sassy comment "Get Over It" stated her love for jumping.

          Rider review · 2025

          Dapplebay Women's Get Over It Sweatshirt

          Huge fan of the unisex fit sweatshirts! Love the black on grey. Super soft and comfy!

          Rider review

          Dapplebay Women's Gingham 1/4 Zip Short Sleeve Shirt

          The Dapplebay spring/summer shirts are a home run! The material is the coolest being made with a true to size fit. Love the Gingham!

          Rider review

          Rider reviews are quoted word for word from the original reviews, checked October 2026.

          Shop Horse Tees & Tech Tees

          Graphic tees for the barn and tech tees to ride in

            A smiling rider in a bright blue long-sleeve top sits on a gray horse wearing a matching blue saddle pad and ear bonnet in a grassy field

            Matchy-matchy

            Matchy-matchy: build the outfit around your schooling top

            LeMieux designs its Classique Base Layer to coordinate with the Classique Collection in its most popular colors. In Benetton Blue we carry the Classique Base Layer with the Loire Close Contact Square, the Loire Ear Bonnet and the Competition Socks 2 Pack; in Russet, the Classique Base Layer and the Rochelle Rugby Shirt with the Loire Classic Close Contact Square and the Classic Ear Bonnet.

            Kerrits carries its prints from top to accessories: the Traverse Quarter Zip Fleece Tech Top in Jasper Horseshoe Honeycomb shares its print with the Dual Zone Boot Socks, the Traverse Fleece Neck Warmer and the Traverse Fleece Headband, and the Equibreeze Print Ice Fil Short Sleeve Shirt in Oasis Lucky Cascade matches the Dual Zone Boot Socks. Kerrits also says the Precision Long Sleeve Zip Crew Tech Top pairs with the Coolcore PowerLite Knee Patch Pocket Tight for a coordinated ride.

            Kerrits women's riding topsLeMieux women's riding topsCan I match my riding top to my horse's tack?

            What Riders Say

            On matching and color

            LeMieux matching sets

            THE MATCHING SETS ARE AMAZING. I literally gasped.

            Rider review · 2019

            LeMieux Women's Classique Base Layer

            I love this shirt! The sleeves are long enough, there’s room in the midsection, but not too much. I purchased a size large which I normally am and it fits perfect. I love the color which is a darker melon color. I get a ton of compliments.

            Rider review

            Kerrits Women's Dual Zone Boot Socks Solid

            A perfect boot sock! Very comfortable, plush and soft. Cool in summer and warm in winter. Solid colors to go with all outfits!

            Rider review · 2023

            Kerrits Women's Flex 3.0 Full Seat Tights

            These are a lighter weight, just right for autumn and spring. Love the color! They fit just like the winter (lined) version.

            ★★★★★Verified buyer · PA

            Rider reviews are quoted word for word from the original reviews, checked October 2026.

            Shop Kerrits & LeMieux Tops

            Tops to build a matching outfit around

              A woman in a navy long-sleeve base layer and navy breeches stands in a green field

              Fit & fabric

              How women's riding tops fit, and what they're made of

              Shires Aubrion describes its React Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve Base Layers as body skimming and its React Sweatshirt as a roomy, oversized fit. Dapplebay says its quarter-zip riding tops are true to size, with a longer length that stays tucked into your breeches. Some unisex styles carry their own note: Shires Aubrion says women should size down in the React Hoodie unless they want an oversize fit, and Troxel says women may want to size down in its unisex tees. On fabric, brands name their cooling technologies, such as Kerrits Ice Fil, Kerrits Coolcore, Chestnut Bay SkyCool and Equinavia NordicAir.

              How should a riding shirt fit?Do riding tops come in plus sizes?

              What Riders Say

              On fit and fabric

              Dapplebay Women's Breezy Button Up Top

              The ABSOLUTE BEST shirts! Perfectly breezy for summer & the perfect length to tuck. I also appreciate that there is enough space in the arms to actually MOVE enough to ride (an issue I always have with button ups). Loyal customer for life!

              Rider review · 2026

              Dapplebay Women's Breezy Button Up Top

              So cute and soft and nice and breezy. I ordered my normal size for a normal/ oversized fit. Good length too - tucks into breeches easy but looks good with jeans too.

              Rider review · 2026

              Dapplebay Women's Grace 1/4 Zip Short Sleeve Riding Top

              This is the first thing I have bought from Dapple Bay. I LOVE this shirt, so much I bought a second one in a different color. The blue is really beautiful. It fits me perfect, not too loose but not super fitted either. I highly recommend this shirt.

              Rider review · 2026

              Dapplebay Women's 1/4 Zip Long Sleeve Shirt

              Thank you for offering sizing through at least XXL! I’m a size 18 in US street clothes. This shirt fit snugly but still gave room for another layer under (Midwest winter!).

              Rider review

              Rider reviews are quoted word for word from the original reviews, checked October 2026.

              Western

              Western Tops

              TuffRider makes the Americana Western Shirt for showing or barn work, with a snap placket and a hidden mid zipper to stop gaping. Dapplebay builds its Button Down Western Shirt in lightweight stretch fabric with pearl snap buttons and mesh side panels, for the show pen, the trail or everyday riding. Chestnut Bay gives its Annie-O and Riverton Western Show Shirts the tech features of an English show shirt with a Western collar and back yoke.

              Shop Western Tops

              Snap-front shirts, Western show shirts and more

                What Riders Say

                On Western shirts

                TuffRider Women's Americana Western Shirt

                Very nice tailored fit. Love the hidden zipper.

                Rider review · 2022

                TuffRider Women's Americana Western Shirt

                You cant beat these shirts for the price! Nice colors, great fit. Just bought my third one!

                Rider review · 2022

                Rider reviews are quoted word for word from the original reviews, checked October 2026.

                Women's riding tops by brand: cold-weather layers and more

                Where each brand's range of riding tops leans. Choose a bar to shop that brand's cold-weather tops or all its riding tops.

                • Cold-weather
                • All other tops
                • Dapplebay
                • Chestnut Bay
                • Kerrits
                • Romfh
                • Ovation
                • Horseware
                • Mountain Horse
                • TuffRider
                • Irideon
                • Equinavia
                • LeMieux
                Our Take

                Start with the top, then build the outfit

                For schooling, lessons and trail, your top is your choice, or your trainer's. Many riders create outfits anchored by their schooling tops, and Kerrits and LeMieux make tops whose colors and prints carry over to the saddle pads, ear bonnets and socks we carry.

                Shop the full range of women's riding tops in the grid above.

                Riding Tops for Every Rider

                Questions riders ask

                Women's riding tops FAQ

                What are the best shirts for horseback riding?

                It depends on the ride, so start from what you need it to do. For sun, choose a sun shirt with a UPF rating stated by its brand, such as the Equinavia Kari NordicAir (UPF 100) or the Chestnut Bay Caliente (UPF 50). For cool mornings, wear a fitted base layer under a quarter-zip or half-zip: Kerrits describes the extended half-zip on its Soft Haven Plush Fleece Half Zip Top as adjustable coverage for warming up or cooling down. For the barn and days off, choose a hoodie, sweatshirt or horse tee. For a coordinated look, choose a top whose colorway or print carries over to other pieces (see Can I match my riding top to my horse's tack?).

                What does UPF mean on a sun shirt?

                UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor, a rating of how much of the sun's ultraviolet radiation passes through a fabric: the higher the number, the less gets through. Brands state their own ratings on the product page. Equinavia gives the Kari NordicAir sun shirts UPF 100. Chestnut Bay builds UPF 50 into the Caliente Sun Shirt and the Performance Rider SkyCool Shirt, and Equine Couture rates its IceFill Sun Shirt UPF 50. Shires Aubrion gives the Revive Base Layer Sun Shirts UPF 50+, Alessandro Albanese gives the Sofia Sunshirt UPF 50+, and several RJ Classics tech shirts carry UPF 50+. Kerrits rates its Coolcore shirts UPF+40 and its Ice Fil Lite shirts UPF+30, and Horseware gives the Aveen Half Zip Tech Tops a UPF 30 treatment.

                Can I match my riding top to my horse's tack?

                Yes, in some collections. LeMieux designs its Classique Base Layer to coordinate with the Classique Collection in its most popular colors, and in Benetton Blue we carry the Classique Base Layer with the Loire Close Contact Square and the Loire Ear Bonnet in the same color. Kerrits makes the Traverse Quarter Zip Fleece Tech Top in Jasper Horseshoe Honeycomb, a print it also uses on the Dual Zone Boot Socks, the Traverse Fleece Neck Warmer and the Traverse Fleece Headband.

                How should a riding shirt fit?

                Follow the fit the brand describes for each style. Some base layers are cut close: Shires Aubrion calls its React Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve Base Layers body skimming, and Chestnut Bay gives the SkyCool Short Sleeve Elements Tee a fitted shape that can be worn out or tucked in. Some riding tops made to tuck in are cut longer: Dapplebay says its quarter-zip riding tops are true to size, with a longer length that stays tucked into your breeches. Some sweatshirts run looser: Shires Aubrion designs the React Sweatshirt for a roomy, oversized fit. For unisex styles, check the size note: Shires Aubrion says women should size down in the React Hoodie unless they want an oversize fit.

                Do riding tops come in plus sizes?

                Yes. Letter sizes on our women's riding tops run from XX-Small to XXX-Large, with XXXX-Large in some Horseware styles. Irideon, Kerrits and TuffRider make styles in 1X and 2X, and Irideon and TuffRider also make styles in 3X. Choose your size in Find Your Fit above to see every top in that size.

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