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Timberwolf
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 Posted - 03 May 2007 : 8:41:50 PM
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Hi All,
Just after a bit of advice from some of you seasoned experts on the correct turnout for horse and rider doing novice ridden classes.
Muzz will be doing a few shows this year and I would like to make sure I get things right. She's only ever been ridden in a french link loose ring snaffle, is this acceptable in novice classes or would she be better wearing a double or rugby? Should she wear a plain leather browband or a snazzy velvet one? Also correct colour for jods hat and jacket etc.
Sorry for all questions but any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks Guys.
Jackie. x
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LIV
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England
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Posted - 03 May 2007 : 9:13:32 PM
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Hi Jackie
There is a Dress Code article at the bottom of the Articles section on this site. Don't know if that's any use?
I have three snazzy browbands if you would like to borrow them at any time. From what I can gather a lot of the dress code depends on who is judging and knowing what they prefer.
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Chris James
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Posted - 03 May 2007 : 9:33:59 PM
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Good Luck Jackie, and remember to enjoy yourself!
I always started my youngsters off in a French link ( I think it's an excellent bit for Arab mouths)
It depends where your first show is - ie don't spend a fortune on new outfits if you are just showing locally - as at the end of the day it's your horse that is being judged not your appearance. Although, if you are correctly turned out it says 'you know what you are doing'.
I can't stress enough to go and watch Arab classes at shows before you venture out - then you will see what is acceptable at what level, and you'll see what you'd like for your combination.
There is a good article here on A Lines about clothes & turnout, but basically be clean and tidy - &
navy rather than black for hat & jacket
no white numnahs/martingales
brown tack/gloves rather than black/navy (although am I old fashioned? I do see a lot of black in the Arab rings now???)
As above it used to be plain brow bands a long time ago - now they are colour co-ordinated to ties etc. which I like.
breeches/jods can be any beige/canary/lemon colour
Think classical/smart (to make you feel the best in the ring!) - look at photos in old AHS News etc.
Then if you feel you've got it right and your horse goes well.. it doesn't matter where you come, 'cos you've done your best - and if you win it's fabulous.
Go for it and have fun.
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Timberwolf
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Posted - 03 May 2007 : 10:34:14 PM
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HMMMM!!!
Thanks Liv and Chris, have looked at the articles section and taken notes but it doesn't mention bits do you think it is appropriate to stick to the snaffle in novice classes. I'm doing Fenland, Hocon and Wessex.
Thanks
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LIV
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Posted - 04 May 2007 : 06:35:35 AM
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Silvern_Scepris
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Posted - 04 May 2007 : 08:38:17 AM
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Hi timberwolf,
It is acceptable to wear a snaffle in Novice classes  |
  
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MinHe
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Posted - 04 May 2007 : 1:11:16 PM
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brown tack/gloves rather than black/navy (although am I old fashioned? I do see a lot of black in the Arab rings now???)
I suspect the bias against black tack originally arose because originally black leather dye was not water-fast, therefore if it rained, you got black streaky clothes and a black streaky horse! However, I've had black saddles for over 20 years and no problesm! According to my saddler, in some parts of the country black is 'in' with riders in general, in other areas (even the next county!) it isn't!!
Black gloves are a BIG no-no, though, as traditionally they mean you have just had a death in the family!  Some people wear light coloured/string gloves, but unless you have really good hands, best not to wear them as they draw attention to you!
Chris, as a matter of interest, what do you think about men wearing safety hats rather than bowlers? If they do, what colour hat should go with what colour tweed? (I'm told blue/grey tweed is 'out' for anyone - is that just fashion?)
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sazzlepants71
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Timberwolf
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Posted - 04 May 2007 : 6:26:01 PM
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Thanks all for your advice.
Looking forward to getting out to some bigger shows!!
Jackie. x |
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