106 SIDELINES AUGUST 2014
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Esperado Escape saddle pads, fleece blankets and bandages
Photo provided by Esperado
We closely work with Winston to develop new items suitable for
the hunter and equitation divisions in the U.S.A. We’re constantly
expanding the show jacket selection for the jumper ring as well,
with fully customized jackets with various color options for the
collar, piping, lining and buttons. The standout of the collection
has crystals on the collar and pockets — to match the beautifully
crafted shirts, which feature crystal or pearlescent snap buttons.
The German-based company Esperado offers stylish equestrian
products for horse and rider and has become very successful
worldwide since their start in 2005. The brand offers seasonal
collections as well as a substantial base collection for both horse
and rider.
The Seasonal Collection features many colorful polo shirts,
show shirts, vests, jackets and breeches with innovative designs.
For example, the Rose Garden breeches from the 2014 Summer
Collection are great to wear at the barn and really stand out.
The Base Rider Collection offers form-fitting breeches with
contrast stitching available in white, brown and navy with knee
patches or full seat in regular and tall sizes. The soft-shell material
show jackets are available in black or navy and can be customized
with trim at the collar in 17 different colors. The collection also
offers elegant stretchy cotton show shirts with fashionable white
ruffled collar, short sleeves, crystal snap buttons and embroidery
in navy, red and white.
The Base Horse Collection features custom fleece coolers,
fly bonnets and saddle pads available in a large variety of color
options so your barn or favorite colors can match all your apparel.
Riders can create their own collection and stand out at the horse
shows.
We constantly try to keep up with new market trends and
requests from our customers. Flexibility and learning from and
adjusting to the U.S. market has definitely given us a competitive
edge. Combining European fashion with horses, being able to use
my language and international relationship skills and having the
flexibility of having my own company has always been not just
a dream, but also a future plan for me. I turned my dream, and
my passion for horses and fashion, into reality. I love what I do. I
can spend a lot of time around horses and my friends and I enjoy
working with my customers. Who wouldn’t like making a living that
way?
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About the writer: Vivian Bolman was born and raised in the Netherlands. She
moved to the United States for work in the ’90s. She began riding at age 5 on a liver
chestnut pony with long flaxen mane and tail named Milou. She rode dressage for
15 years, switching to jumping when she moved to the United States. She owns a
beautiful Dutch Warmblood gelding named Zack. Vivian lives in Northern California
and started FAB Sportswear in 2011 after a long career in the glass packaging
business.
Belts from the Esperado Base Collection
Photo provided by Esperado
Winston Apparel, including men’s and
women’s shirts, jackets, breeches and
accessories
Photo by Vivian Bolman/FABsportswear
Details on a Winston Sydney shirt
Photo courtesy of Winston Equestrian
The Winston Chicago jacket
Photo courtesy of Winston Equestrian
