Meet Sixteen Cypress: Traditionally Modern Equestrian Horsewear

Our founder first discovered Sixteen Cypress at an equestrian trade show years ago, long before Birch & Bridle.

What stood out then still defines the brand today: distinctive designs, practical horsewear, and polished details that make everyday pieces feel a little more special.

That balance of function, personality, and refined equestrian style is exactly why Sixteen Cypress feels so at home in the Birch & Bridle collection.

Inspired by the Details of Equestrian Life

Founded by lifelong equestrian Emily Factor, Sixteen Cypress brings together her experience in the saddle with a career in textile, fashion, and product design.

That background gives each piece a distinctive point of view. The collections feel thoughtful and polished, but still grounded in the realities of equestrian life.

Rather than treating horsewear as purely functional, Sixteen Cypress pays close attention to the details riders notice; shape, trim, texture, finishing, and the way a piece looks once it is actually on the horse.

Horsewear That Feels Considered

Sixteen Cypress is especially known for saddle pads and coordinated horsewear that combine practical performance with design-led details.

Signature touches such as leatherette accents, brass rivets, structured shapes, and refined trims give the collection a more finished look than traditional everyday horsewear.

Those details are subtle, but they make a difference.

The result is horsewear that feels polished without being overdone, equally at a lesson, at a show, or as part of an everyday barn look.

The Field Plaid Collection

One of the most popular examples of the Sixteen Cypress aesthetic is the Field Plaid collection.

With its heritage-inspired pattern and refined detailing, Field Plaid has become a customer favourite at Birch & Bridle, selling out time and time again.

It has all the elements we love about the brand: an equestrian feel, a strong design point of view, and enough personality to stand out while still remaining timeless.

For riders who want their horse’s wardrobe to feel as considered as their own, it’s an easy favourite.

Why We Brought Sixteen Cypress to Birch & Bridle

Sixteen Cypress was one of those brands that stayed with us.

Years after first discovering it, the same qualities that made it memorable - thoughtful design, functionality, and attention to detail - made it a natural fit when building the Birch & Bridle collection.

We look for horsewear that goes beyond basic utility. It still needs to perform, of course, but we’re especially drawn to pieces that feel distinctive and considered.

Sixteen Cypress does exactly that.

Discover Sixteen Cypress at Birch & Bridle

Explore our curated selection of Sixteen Cypress saddle pads and horsewear, including signature styles like the Field Plaid collection alongside coordinating boots, fly veils, and other equestrian essentials.

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