Glossary
Mesh Jacket
A mesh jacket is a riding jacket built with large ventilated panels so air moves through it, which is why it is the standard hot-weather choice in the South.
What is a mesh jacket? A mesh jacket is a riding jacket built with large ventilated panels so air moves through it, which is why it is the standard hot-weather choice in the South. It normally carries armor at the shoulders and elbows like any other riding jacket. The compromise is in the mesh itself: it is built to breathe, so riders who want maximum abrasion resistance reach for leather or a heavier textile instead.