Winter Show Prep, Spring Season Planning, and the Riding Essentials We Actually Use All Year: The Equestrian’s Guide to Stocking Up & Saving Big This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Around this time every year, riders get brutally honest about auditing their gear. Winter circuits are almost here, spring shows aren’t far behind, and with the chaos of the holidays, we suddenly find ourselves digging through tack trunks and closets only to discover a lot of our riding equipment and attire has seen better days.

You pull out your favorite show coat and realize they’re looking rough, and one ride away from a button blowout. Your show backpack’s zipper has been fighting for its life since July. And that bridle you love well, let’s just say it’s crossed the line from “broken-in” to “holding on out of sheer determination.”

Show season always sneaks up on us. The good news? It also happens to line up with the one time of year riders should be replacing all that worn-out tack and riding attire Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Use BLKFRY to apply your discount at checkout.

But we’re not talking impulse buys or tack-trunk fluff. This is real show prep: more innovative planning for winter circuits, early spring goals, and upgrading the riding gear you reach for every single day.

In this article, we’ll talk about why it’s finally time to take a hard look at your tack box and riding closet so you can get inspired for your next equestrian gear upgrade, walk into the show ring looking sharp, and keep a little extra money in your pocket during the biggest sale of the year.

Grand Prix Equestrian Show Jackets Because Nothing Looks Sharper in the Show Ring Than a New Riding Jacket

A new show jacket isn’t just a splurge it’s one of the smartest upgrades you can make before stepping into the show ring. The moment you walk through the in-gate in a fresh show coat, everything about your presence changes.

You sit a little taller in the saddle, and your confidence shines. Whether you’re eventing, in the hunter ring, or aiming for a polished presence in the jumper ring, a new riding jacket helps you step into every class looking prepared.

The Grand Prix Riding Jacket collection is crafted in Italy with premium materials and clean, elegant tailoring. They hold their shape, keep their structure, and stay polished through long show days and even longer circuits. That means these jackets don’t just look good on the hanger they look equally incredible in the saddle.

Grand Prix offers multiple levels of show coats, from lightweight, flexible designs to more structured, premium designs, so every rider can find the fit and feel to match their discipline and personal style.

Many style options are available in both classic navy and black, with select riding jackets featuring elegant contrast piping or refined color accents along the collar and pockets just enough detail to elevate your look in the ring while staying true to traditional equestrian style.

And, when you take advantage of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, upgrading your show coat becomes an easy decision one you’ll thank yourself for many show seasons to come.

New Tack Because Your Bridle (and Other Riding Equipment) Shouldn’t Be Holding On by Pure Willpower

We’ve all got that one bridle softened beautifully over time, fits your horse like a glove and is now held together by conditioning oil and hope.

When leather tack crosses the line from “nicely broken-in” to “one more show away from snapping,” it’s time for an upgrade. The Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale is the perfect excuse to finally replace tired tack before you’re ringside doing emergency repairs.

Huntley Equestrian’s leatherwork bridles, martingales, reins, nosebands, and more is known for quality craftsmanship and a buttery-soft, broken-in feel from day one.

A new bridle doesn’t just make you look good in the ring it gives you better stability, more precise rein communication, and the confidence of safer, more dependable leather.

If you’re preparing for winter circuits or planning for the spring show season, now is the ideal time to buy new riding tack while everything is 30% off and ships free.

You can browse Huntley’s full horse tack selection here.

A Dedicated Show-Box or Trailer-Only Deluxe Grooming Bag

Equestrians tend to accumulate more brushes, hoof picks, sprays, and horse medical odds-and-ends than one tack box can reasonably contain. Unfortunately, those small items tend to disappear at the worst possible moments when you don’t have real organization.

That’s why multiple grooming bags come in handy one for daily use and another that stays in the trailer or show box stocked with show-only grooming and emergency essentials. That way, all those show-only grooming tools stay out of your everyday tack trunk, leaving plenty of room for all the new tack you’ll be buying before the winter show circuit.

The Huntley Equestrian Deluxe Grooming Bag features nine exterior pockets, a roomy zip-top main compartment, elastic cinching for secure storage, and durable handles with a detachable shoulder strap for easy hauling of your show grooming essentials.

Horse Show Garment Bags Because Nothing Ruins Your Show Ring Look Faster Than a Wrinkled Show Coat

When you’re prepping for winter circuits or spring show travel, a reliable horse show attire garment bag goes from “nice to have” to an absolute must-have.

The Huntley Equestrian Deluxe Black Travel Carry-On Garment Bag delivers just that. With its durable nylon exterior, reinforced handles, multiple accessory zip pockets, and a clear hanging compartment, it keeps your show coats, breeches, and other ring attire protected and wrinkle-free for a polished, ring-ready arrival. Whether you’re flying or driving down south for the winter, or preparing for traveling during the spring show season, this garment bag keeps your horse show wardrobe looking sharp.

With the 30% off Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, now is the perfect moment to save on one of your smartest riding attire equipment upgrades.

The Things You Probably Didn’t Even Know You Needed (But Definitely Do) for Your Next Out-of-Town Horse Show

If you need a bit more organization and preparation at your next horse show, these items might be for you!

The Grand Prix Backpack

Being an equestrian often means living your life out of a bag especially at out-of-town horse shows. Whether you’re heading to work before a ride, loading the trailer at sunrise, or packing for another weekend of showing, every rider knows that the right organized, equestrian backpack can save a rider's sanity.

That’s where the Grand Prix Equestrian Backpack comes in. It’s designed for real life stylish enough for everyday use, tough enough for horse showground grime, and organized enough for chaotic show days.

With clever compartments that make organization easy, a ventilated helmet pocket, and materials that stand up to weather, dust, and barn grime, this backpack transitions effortlessly from the office to the in-gate.

The Grand Prix Duffle Bag or Tapestry Equestrian Duffle Bag Perfect for Weekend Horse Show Travel

If you’re gearing up for winter circuits or planning for spring show travel, now is the perfect time to grab a quality duffel bag while it’s on sale.

An equestrian duffle bag is perfectly sized and durable enough for weekend shows, long hauls, and overnight trips where you’re basically living out of the truck or trailer tack room.

The Grand Prix Duffle Backpack Travel Bag pairs perfectly with the Grand Prix Helmet Backpack, creating a sharp, organized set. And, its water- and grime-resistant material holds up to real barn life.

For riders who want something a little more stylish, the Tapestry Duffle (in English or Western styles) and the Cowhide Leather Travel Duffle offer both elegance and durability. Ideally sized for carry-on or show-weekend essentials, and with the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to a new travel bag!

The Over-Breeches Rain Pants You Didn’t Know You Needed Until You Really Do

When you're headed into the horse show, the weather can completely make or wreck your weekend.

Enter the Grand Prix Rain Pants from Huntley Equestrian made lightweight, waterproof, and windproof, for real-world barn and show-ground conditions. The ¾-length design protects you from waist to boot-top, while the adjustable waist and zippered leg panels with Velcro covers let you slip them on and off easily over boots and secure them in seconds.

These over-breeches rain pants keep you dry and ready even when the weather has other plans. It's a smart Black Friday or Cyber Monday purchase that carries you through muddy mornings and sudden showers without derailing your ride.

Everything You Need to Know About Huntley Equestrian & Grand Prix’s Biggest Sale of the Year

If you’re planning to refresh your show gear this season, Huntley Equestrian and Grand Prix are the best places to start your Black Friday shopping.

These products are built for riders who care about durability and quality whether you’re packing for winter circuits or getting ahead on spring show prep.

If you’re searching for the best Black Friday equestrian sale, Huntley Equestrian and Grand Prix are offering 30% off all riding gear, tack, and travel bags, with free shipping during the entire sale.

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