Thank you for checking out this part of our Comprehensive BLOG Series.

Ultimate Cowgirl Show Clothes Blog Series:

Western Show Clothes - Guide to putting together a POLISHED LOOK for the Show Ring
Cowboy Hats - Everything you need to know about Hats
Show Shirts - Guide to Selecting the right Western Show Shirt for you
Show Pants - Online Buyers Guide
Details Matter - Jewelry * Hair & Makeup * Much More!
Equestrian Fashionista - Customer Spotlight Series

“Find out what makes a good show pant, where to find them & things to consider before purchasing online.”

This BLOG will explain

DIFFERENCES between Dress Pants & Show Pants - style, design, material
CHALLENGES of shopping online
OVERCOMING the challenges
ADVANTAGES of buying online
The FUN parts about shopping - style/size/colors/matching
Sizing & Fit TIPS - knowing your measurements & getting alterations
10 Things to consider BEFORE buying Online - doing your diligence
What’s all out there - show pants master list
WHERE to buy - online retailers

How are Western Show Pants different from regular dress pants?

They are VERY similar!

Both should be:

Plain - Solid Color
Dress-style - refined in material texture & appearance
Well fitting - form flattering pants
Quality & Comfort - matters

in fact, you may luck out & find a suitable pair of dress pants that double for you as show pants.

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in fact, you may luck out & find a suitable pair of dress pants that double for you as show pants. 〰️

Subtle but important Differences:

Extra Length - we’re taller in boots, and extra length is needed when riding.
- Show pants are usually un-hemmed - to help you achieve the exact right length in your boots.
Boot Cut - extra room is needed in the leg to accommodate the boots we wear.
- Different from straight leg which most dress pants have and may be to narrow in the lower leg.
Belt loops - western show belts are different than office belts & the loops should accommodate as such.
- Belt loops need to be WIDER & STRONGER for our application.
Material/Durability - you’re not working in the office, your riding a horse!
- What to expect in terms of durability, stretch & comfort
Performance/Stretch - stretch-fit is recommended, see above
Details - everything matters more because you’re being judged.

“Although your typical black dress pants look SO Similar to black show pants, the subtle details make a BIG difference. ”

Aspects of Show Pants

Size & Fit: See Size Guide
Style: Straight Leg / Flare / Boot Cut
- Low Rise - HH Low Rider
- Medium - HH EZ Rider
- High Waist
Closure: Do you want/need a zipper?
- Front Zip - Western Styles
- Side Zip - HH EZ Rider
- No Zip - Irideon
Color: matching with your outfit
- Classic: Black/White/Chocolate
- Neutral: Beige/Sand/Tan
- COLORS: Red / Royal / Purple / Pink / Green / More!

Price: This guide will help!

CHALLENGES of Buying Online

Where to start - what do I search for and where should I buy?
Too many options - What & Who should I buy from & WHY?
How will they fit? - and what if it doesn’t?
Color - what does it actually look like in real life?
Material - product reviews and customer testimonials can be helpful.
Hassle - returns/refunds & exhanges
FEAR - is this a real company? WHO am I supporting? is this a SCAM?

OVERCOMING Challenges of Buying Online

Know what you want - what aspects are most important to you (Brand, Style, Price, Ship Time, etc.)
Google it - “Search” for exactly what you want (look at images & shopping sections as well).
Review the company / website - is this someone I want to do business with?
Find the Pants - find the right show pant, in the right size & color.
Know your Size - take your measurements just to be sure.
Dive into the Details - product images/video clips, description, sizing, shipping & returns carefully.
Read the reviews - product reviews and customer testimonials can be helpful.
Contact Them - if you have any questions or concerns.
Buy 2, return 1 - Buy 2 different sizes and keep the one that fits the best.
Find a Seamstress - Have a local seamstress to help with the final alterations.
Keep Shopping - if you’re unsure or something isn’t right.
Don’t Get Scammed!

ADVANTAGES of Buying Online

Lots of OPTIONS when shopping - Brands, retailers, designs, sizes, colors etc.
Get EXACTLY what you want - what aspects are most important to you (Brand, Style, Price, Ship Time, etc.)
Arrives much FASTER than having it made to order locally.
EASIER in many ways - you don’t have to leave your house.
More AFFORDABLE - especially with sales/discounts. coupon codes. Custom made is almost always more complex & expensive.
QUALITY - Commercially available pants can be higher quality stitching etc.
MORE - Additional info & resources available - blogs, video clips etc.
Choose who you Support -

The FUN parts about Shopping

Style - Brands, retailers, designs, sizes, colors etc.
Fit - loose-fit vs form-fit - trying it on, seeing how it looks, buy 2 return 1.
Details - what do you like in terms of - design/patterning/zipper/belt loops
- Design - low ride / moderate / high waist with BOOT CUT
- Patterning - how does it look
- Zipper - None, Front, Side - does it matter?
- Belt Loops - do you like their look?
Color - what color will it be?
1. Black is a must
2. Other Neutrals - Chocolate / Sand / Beige / Tan / Buckskin
3. Colors - Red / Royal / Navy / Purple / Turquoise / Pink / Rust / more!
Outfit - coordinating with your other garments
- Are you creating a new look from scratch?
- Do you already have a hat, top or show pad that you are trying to coordinate with?
- What color is/are your other pieces?
- How does that color look on you and on your horse?
- What other color/looks do you already have?

Sizing & Fit Tips

Quality Show Pants usually arrive un-altered

This is GOOD NEWS! It means that your seamstress should be able to get them to the exact right length for you.

they also should have SOME STRETCH - also good news…

First & foremost, Your show pants Must FIT WELL

Colors should coordinate with the rest of your outfit

the bottom hem should rest just above the ground (when standing in your boots).

BONUS TIP: You will still need a seamstress to HEM (& take in or let out) your show pants.

Don’t Wait till the last minute - Allow yourself enough time for shipping & alterations.

10 Things to Consider Before Buying Pants Online

Know what you need - Be Sure that’s what you’re getting
Lots of Quality Images -
Good Product Description -
Clear Sizing and Measurements -
Check on Shipping - so you know how much & when to expect
Policies - Understand Returns/Exchanges
Know WHO you are buying from - do your diligence - About us - consider who you are supporting with your $$
LIKE - check out their social media platforms
TRUST - Don’t get scammed - Checkout their GUARANTEE - Contact them if your still not sure
A. Don’t worry. if it’s the wrong color, doesn’t fit or anything else isn’t right…simply send it back.
B. We have hassle'-free returns & Exchanges
PROOF - Product Reviews / Customer Testimonials / referrals

“Think about WHO you are choosing to support with your $$.”

Women’s Western Show Pants - Price Range

Irideon Show Pants - $80-$119
Hobby Horse - Ezee Rider - $69-$99
Hobby Horse - Low Rider - $48-$94
Hobby Horse - Smarty Pants $79-109
Rods - Supreme - $60
Rod’s - Premium Select - $80
Western Collection Styles - $85
Natural Born Winner - $69

KEEP Reading to learn exactly WHERE to find the BEST PRICE on each Style.

Features: arguably highest quality & highest price. Zipper-free design
Available in - Women’s & Girls - Black
Price Range: $119
Available: through a Retailer:
Riding Warehouse * Dover Saddelry * Horse.com * Adams Horse Supply * Big D’s * Cheshire Hores * Stateline Tack * Equestrian Collections * Mary’s Tack * Bonypony.com

Ezee Rider Show Pants Available in a wide variety of colors
Price Range: $59-89
Available: Company Direct or through a Retailer
- including Sparkle Ridge

Hobby Horse - Low Rider

Features: Lower Waistband
Available in Women’s & Girls
Price Range:
Available: Company Direct or through a Retailer
- including Sparkle Ridge

Hobby Horse - Smarty Pants

Features:
Available in a wide variety of colors
Price Range:
Available: Available: Company Direct or through a Retailer
- including Sparkle Ridge

Rod’s Supreme Show Pants Features:
Available in Black
Price Range: $60
Available: exclusively from Rods

Rod’s Premium Select Show Pants Features:
Available in Black
Price Range: $80
Available: exclusively from Rods

Schneiders Show Pants Features:
Available in a wide variety of colors
Price Range: $60-90
Available: exclusively at Schneiders

Western Styles Collection

Features:
Available in a wide variety of colors
Price Range:
Available: all over the internet - dozens of different retailers including Sparkle Ridge

Natural Born Winner

Features:
Available in Black / Khaki
Price Range:
Available: several different retailers including Sparkle Ridge

Girls Western Show Pants - Price Range

Girls Irideon - $109
HH EZee Rider - $69-$99
HH Low Rider - $48-$94
Royal Highness Equestrian - $49-59
Rods Premium Select Jr. - $74
Rylee Showmanship Junior - $45

Royal Highness Equestrian - Girls

Features:
Available in a wide variety of colors
Price Range:
Available: all over the internet - dozens of different retailers including Sparkle Ridge

Start Shopping for Show Pants

Sparkle Ridge - 20 colors * HH EZ Rider $69-84 * HH Low Rider $48.95 * WCS $85 *
Hobby Horse - 11 colors * HH EZ Rider $99/89 $* HH Low Rider $94 * HH Smarty $109
Rod’s - Black * Irideon $119 * HH EZ Rider $99 * HH Smarty $79-119 * Rods Supreme $59 * Rods Premium Select $79/74
Schneider’s - Black - Irideon $119 * HH EZ Rider $89 * HH Smarty $89-99 * Schneiders $59-89
Riding Warehouse - Black - HH Low Rider $74-94
Dover Saddlery - 3 colors - Irideon $119
Horse.com - 3 colors - Irideon $80-119 (Same as stateline Tack?!?)
Adams Horse Supply - 3 colors - Irideon $119 - Black * Bright Navy * Charcoal
Big D’s - Black only - Irideon $96-119 - HH EZ Rider $89 * Rhylee Showmanship $45
Cheshire Horse - Black -Irideon $119 - HH EZ Rider $89 * HH Low Rider $59-89 * HH Smarty $99
Stateline Tack - 3 colors - Irideon $80-119 * Black $119 * Bright Navy $89 * Charcoal $89 * Women’s* Girls
Equestrian Collections - 3 colors - Irideon $119 * Women’s & Girls *
Mary’s Tack - Black only * Irideon $119/109 - HH EZ $89 * HH LowR $84 * HH Smarty $99
bonypony.com - 3 colors * Irideon $119 * HH EZ $89 * HH LowR $94 * HH Smarty $99