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Clothing
This is a list of what you will be expected to wear for different classes (english, western, reining and showmanship).
English:
The attire in an open show for english events is breeches, white shirt, jacket, belt, tall boots,
helmet and gloves.
Western Plesure, Trail, Horsemanship:
To compete in these classes cowboy hat, jeans, belt w/ buckle, paddock boots, chaps, slinky and vest (for
girls) or a "western" shirt (for boys) is expected.
Reining:
Jeans, chaps, belt w/ buckle, some sort of "western" shirt boots, cowboy hat and gloves is expected.
Showmanship:
For showmanship in an open show, the same attire for western classes is used except for chaps, the horse
wears a show halter. You may also show in english attire using an english briddle for the horse.
Dressage:
For schooling shows, you can wear light colored breeches, gloves, tall boots, and a dark jacket. For approved
shows, or most schooling shows, white breeches, a black jacket (dressage jackets have four buttons), tall boots and black
gloves are recommended. A velvet helmet (or black helmet) is appropriate at most shows for most levels.
Below I added some links of websites that have show clothes on
them where you can learn more.
Hobby Horse Clothing
This is published by the u.s.e.f. and is the proper dressage attire for all levels. Click on the link that says: Dressage
saddlery and dress guidelines. It is second to last in the first group of links. I found it very imformative.
Here are some tips to make your horse showing experiance easier and enjoyable.
- Make a list of everything you need to bring and check it off as you load it in the trailer. You should start with things
you use to groom, curry comb, hoofpick, bodybrush, etc. and continute with things that you tack up and ride with. That way
you have everything you need.
- If possible, leave 10-30 minutes earlier than you think you need too. That way you have extra time to double
back and get something, or if your horse decides that he doesn't want to get in the trailer that day. If nothing else, its
better to be waiting than rushing.
- Have everything ready by the night before. That way you can just get in the car, load up your horse and go. You won't
have to worry about getting up extra early to pack either.
- Bring food. Even if the show is selling food there, they may run out. So bring some snacks and a sandwich.
- If you are doing jumping or trail, sign up for warm up time (if its availible), or (if you can) enter the class before
it (ex. you are doing class #34, walk, trot, canter trail. Sign up for class #33, walk trot trial) it will give you a chance
to get your horse used to the obstacles and the arena.
- If you are going to travel for a long time, say 4+ hours, stop and offer your horse water. If they won't take it, give
them some carrots. Carrots have water in them and will hydrate them, plus they will apreciate it. DON'T LET THEM OUT. More
often than not, your horse will not want to get back in, so just open the feed door to water them.
- Wrap your horses legs. It will prevent injuries, but makesure they are wrapped correctly so they don't do more harm than
good. If your not sure, ask someone who knows to check them for you.
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