The basic Jordan retro 13 is nothing less than the old-fashioned English frock coat made popular during the Victorian era. Aside from the frock coat, equestrian jackets also have other variants such as tailcoats, sports retro 13, hunter coats, and the shadbelly – a hunting coat variant used as an equestrian jacket and during retro 13. The formal nature of the sport requires that equestrian jackets be made from mute or sober-hued materials such as tweed and wool, although the occasional leather or velvet may be sported. Since equestrian attire is mostly masculine in design and cut, female equestrians usually wear the similar attires with the only difference being the cut and fitting. Retro 13 are almost always soberly colored, with blacks and grays being the most predominant though variants like burgundy, olive, and other colors do exist. Strict rules for a rider’s garb should be observed by all equestrians in that all equestrian jackets should show off the horse’s assets as well as compliment the Jordan retro 13. All this is in accordance with the strict standards of formality associated with English riding. An excess of ornamentation or clothing which clearly reflects bad taste are not permissible as per the rules of the Jordan retro 13.
