Behind the Reins– Street and Saddle

"I grew up loving not only horses, but the culture and history that surrounds them. Though they have long outlived their "usefulness" to humans, horses still occupy a special place in our souls. They have shaped our society, our art, and our clothing. Street & Saddle is my love note to horse girls worldwide - my way of honouring and celebrating a passion that binds us. From professional horse riders to those who have never touched a horse in their lives: if you love them, you're welcome here."

K. Woodburn

Our commitment to our clients

For over ten years, we have dedicated our efforts to crafting quality goods that inspire joy and last for years - not months. Instead of outsourcing manufacturing, we brought it in-house so that we could offer custom sizing and style options. Our market research was talking to all of you - our amazing clients - about what fits, what you like, and what needs improving. Thousands of tiny adjustments, pieces of feedback, and lessons learned have made us, well, experts at it. We work hard to keep our sizing and fit true and consistent, pick fabrics that are a delight to wear, and craft with quality that you can trust.

We love making clothing that you love wearing.

Our Commitment to our Craftspeople

Becoming a well-rounded sewer takes about a decade of hard work, and yet this trade is considered "unskilled" in many countries, which sets barriers towards craftspeople earning living wages, workplace rights and immigration.

Our mission is not only to operate an ethical workplace for our team, but to celebrate the beauty and skill that goes into making every garment. By manufacturing in-house, we are able to share our process with our community over social media. We hope that this inspires folks to appreciate the craftsmanship behind all clothing, and to make more ethical decisions with their buying power.

Most fashion brands never step foot in the factories that make their clothes. We work in ours, every day.

Our commitment to the planet

Every garment is hand crafted in our studio in Vancouver, Canada. We operate on a made-to-order and small batch basis. Though labour intensive, this process reduces the waste of overstock, and allows us to offer free customization services such as hem lengthening and shortening, or catering to those who find themselves outside of our standard size range.

We have an extensive system for not only sourcing our fabrics, but for making sure they are used to their full potential. We use a mix of new and "vintage" or "deadstock" fabrics - ones leftover from other brands or factories, that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill. We use primarily natural fibres such as wool, cotton and linen, alongside a selection of high-performing synthetic fabrics for our riding apparel. We proudly showcase materials with certifications such as GOTS organic or OekoTex certified.

Our scraps and fabric off cuts are recycled; we have partnered with an innovative textile recycling initiative to turn our fabric scraps, offcuts and other textile waste into home insulation. By doing so, we have diverted thousands of pounds of fabric from the landfill. We also partner with our network of other small businesses, who upcycle our fabrics into new products. To our knowledge, we are the only manufacturer who is this extensively "zero waste."

"Quality" is a term that is often overlooked in the sustainability conversation. Our primary goal is to craft a garment that will stay in your closet for as long as possible. Our multi-pronged approach to this includes classic, vintage-inspired designs that are not influenced by passing trends, durable fabrics and sewing that will stand the test of time, and offering custom options to make each piece exactly what you want.

Creative Director and Owner

Born with reins in one hand and shears in another, Katelyn Woodburn has spent her life dedicated to her two life passions; garment design and horse riding. Born in a small coastal town in Canada, Katelyn spent her youth competing in English riding discipline and her early adult life studying and honing her tailoring craft.

With a focus on the rich history of English and Western riding, Street & Saddle is known for its' eclectic takes on over a century of iconic looks. Marrying the timeless aesthetics of horse riding and the old world values of quality tailoring - we bring a luxurious experience that constantly rediscovers and revives heirloom aesthetics for women of all sizes.

202 - 739 Gore Ave. Vancouver, Canada

Open by appointment

Contact : 604.989.2124