Equestrian style
Matchy-Matchy MAKES WAVES
Equestrians and equipment makers are getting into this colorful style.
BY SUSAN FRIEDLAND
The 22-yearold mare Equinox Adelle, owned by Lauri Lehman and pictured with Jennifer O’Brien, shows there is no age limit on this trend.
COURTESY JESSICA ALVARADO
Flappers in the 1920s. Hippies in the 1960s. Preppies and punks in the 1980s. Equestrians in the 21st century. Throughout history, people have used clothing and accessories as a means of personal expression. Equestrians are no different, and today countless equestrians across the globe have embraced the contagious style pursuit called “matchy-matchy.”
Matchy-matchy is all about coordinating colors with your horse. Picture a dapple gray wearing a periwinkle saddle pad, fly bonnet and protective boots with his rider sporting a periwinkle shirt. That’s matchy-matchy.