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POCKET GUIDE TO

EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION ATTIRE

BY EQUETECH

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The most comprehensive guide to correct attire for Dressage, Eventing, Showing and Show Jumping.

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INTRODUCTION

RIDE IN STYLE!

Welcome to our first edition of our guide to the correct attire in all areas of equestrian disciplines.

Just as other disciplines demand performance from their clothing, so do show riders, which is why you choosing the right showing attire is more than just it looking good.

BODY SHAPEFinding a jacket which suits your body shape is key. If you are pear shaped try and avoid shorter jackets. For bigger busted or inverted triangle shapes, find a jacket that gives you a waistline to balance out your shape, to avoid making you look square. For apples shapes, choose smaller over-checks or plainer tweed to give you a slimmer outline. There are lots of nationwide alteration companies popping up, so you can easily get a tailored ‘made to measure’ look on a budget.

Freedom of movement is key, so choose jackets, which feel comfortable and fit! Squeezing yourself into a jacket you have grown out of will not only look ugly, but will make you feel uncomfortable and an unwelcome distraction in the ring. Choosing a jacket, which is cut, to flatter is especially important, so look out for a nicely cut jacket, which skims your curves and gives a nice overall impression. Our tweed and plain show jackets go up to a size 24” and have been designed to suit all figures with their clever seams, pocket and button placement.

COLOURS & FABRICSChoose your fabrics wisely. Shirts are available in many fabrics these days. Fabrics features include coolmax, breathability, stretch, wicking, and crisp cottons. The technical fabrics are very comfortable, but choose these wisely as they can sometimes feel very man-made against the skin and irritate. Choosing a crisp cotton shirt looks very smart, but shirts with added Lycra give you stretch for movement in and out of the saddle, otherwise you will feel very restricted. Pure wool jackets tend to hang better and are more forgiving but there are great man-made alternatives on the market too. Equetech jackets are Teflon coating, to protect your jacket from the rain, making it showerproof. Perfect for the British summer!

Choose a colour that suits your horse. Brown tweeds look fantastic with chestnuts and bays, but avoid them if you have a piebald, Grey or black horse. Green tweeds tend to complete these horses better. Black jackets can look harsh on paler skin, whereas Navy is softer and more forgiving.

ACCESSORIESIf you are trying to achieve a new look on a budget, spruce up your existing jacket a new tie, stock or shirt. A different colour tie or pattern can completely change your look. Remember to match your browband to your tie to complete the look.

TO CONCLUDE Make a plan with a time line. Make sure you decide on your outfit a few weeks before, just in case you can’t find what you are looking for. It’s always worth contacting your brand of choice for their latest brochure to peruse their latest collections. They might surprise you! Appearance is everything and attention to the detail can make the difference between 1st and 2nd place, but remember always have fun, that’s why we do it!

We hope this guide is informative and helpful. The information given throughout is a guide and if unsure, consult your society / association rule book for comprehensive up to date regulations. If you require any further information on Equetech products, please visit www.equetech.com or contact our team on +44 (0) 1296 688 966 / info@equetech.com

We hope you have a successful season in the ring!

Liz Hayman / Designer & Director For & on behalf of Equetech

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DRESSAGEDRESSAGE INTRODUCTORY – ADVANCED MEDIUM TESTS

Jacket : Short jackets in a conservative colour. For example black, navy, bottle green, charcoal grey, brown, with the exception of British Team colours.(Navy with a red collar and white piping). Tweed jackets can also be worn. No bold stripes or multicoloured jackets. Subtle pinstripes are permitted, as are coloured collars and contrast piping to collar, lapels, pockets and vents. In warmer weather a fitted, plain, conservative coloured waistcoat may be worn when permission has been granted not to wear coats. Diamanté trim can be worn as long as it doesn’t distract from the judges eye. Legwear : White, champagne or beige breeches / jodhpurs. Footwear : Black, brown or the same colour as the coat, long or jodhpur boots. Gaiters can be worn, but must match boots. Top boots may be worn. Patterned boots are not permitted. Gloves : Must be worn. Black, champagne, brown or white. Shirt : White or cream stock shirt. Gentlemen can wear a collared shirt.Tie : Stock or necktie in white or cream.Accessories : Spurs and dummy can be worn all levels. Whips can be used ( except at Finals, Championships or at the Selectors’).Hair : Longer hair should be secured in a hairnet. Buns and scrunchies are permitted. Helmet : Protective hat to current safety standard in colour to match jacket. Misc. : Earrings can be worn.

DRESSAGE ADVANCED TESTS +

Jacket : Tailcoats can be worn in a conservative colour. For example black, navy, bottle green, charcoal grey, brown with the exception of British Team colours (Navy with a red collar and white piping). Tweed jackets can also be worn. No bold stripes or multicoloured jackets. Subtle pinstripes are permitted, as are coloured collars and contrast piping to collar, lapels, pockets and vents. Diamanté trim can be worn as long as it doesn’t distract from the judges eye. Legwear : White, champagne or beige breeches / jodhpurs.Footwear : Long black, brown or the same colour as the coat.Gloves : Must be worn. Black, champagne, brown or white.Shirt : White or cream stock shirt. Gentlemen can wear a collared shirt.Tie : Stock or necktie in white or cream.Accessories : Spurs are mandatory. Whips can be used ( except at Finals, Championships or at the Selectors’).Hair : Longer hair should be secured in a hairnet. Buns and scrunchies are permitted.Helmet : Protective hat to current safety standard in colour to match jacket. Misc. : Earrings can be worn.

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Intermediate and belowJacket : Black, navy or tweed short jacket. Legwear : White, beige or fawn breeches. Footwear : Black long boots or black gaiters with matching boots. Brown boots and gaiters can be worn Novice level and below (with beige breeches). Gloves : Must be worn. Shirt : White or cream stock shirt. Gentlemen white collared shirt. Tie : White Stock or tie (with black or navy jacket). Coloured stock or tie (with tweed jacket).Accessories : Whips are not permitted. Hair : Longer hair should be secured in a hair net. Buns and scrunchies are permitted.Helmet : Top hat or a safety helmet must be worn to the standard set out in the rule book.Misc. : Jewellery can be worn but not advised.

Advanced, Advanced-Intermediate, Intermediate ChampionshipsJacket : Black or navy tailcoat. Legwear : White, beige or fawn breeches. White breeches (top boots).Footwear : Black long boots, top boots or black gaiters with matching boots.Gloves : Must be worn. Shirt : White stock shirt or collared shirt. Tie : White stock or tie. Accessories : Whips are not permitted. Hair : Longer hair should be secured in a hairnet. Buns and scrunchies are permitted.Helmet : Top hat or a safety helmet must be worn to the standard set out in the rule book.Misc. : Jewellery can be worn but not advised.

EVENTING CROSS COUNTRY PHASE

Legwear : White, champagne or beige (with black boots). Beige or brown (with brown boots)Footwear : Black or brown long boots or matching boots and gaiters. Gloves : Must be worn. Shirt/Top : Long sleeved strongly advised. Tie : Stock. Body Protector : Beta level 3 (with the year 2000 or 2009). You may wear an air jacket, but a body protector must be worn underneath. Accessories : Spurs and dummy spurs can be worn at all levels.Hair : Long hair should be securely tied up.Helmet : A safety helmet must be worn to the standard set out in the rule book. Misc. : Jewellery can be worn but not advised.

EVENTING SHOW JUMPING PHASE

Jacket : Black, navy or red. Legwear : White, Champagne or beige breeches. Footwear : Black long boots or black gaiters with matching boots. Top boots can be worn (with white breeches only). Gloves : Optional. Shirt : White or cream stock shirt. Gentlemen collared shirt.Tie : Stock or tie. Accessories : A whip can be used to a length of 75cm. Long hair should be securely tied up. Hair : Long hair should be securely tied up.Helmet : A safety helmet must be worn to the standard set out in the rule book.Misc. : Jewellery can be worn but not advised.

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Rider :Jacket : Navy, just touching the saddle, with the sleeve showing a small amount of cuff of the shirt.Legwear : Canary coloured jodhpurs (or lighter for boys).Footwear : Brown leather jodhpur boots (black is acceptable) and jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown leather.Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Neat plaited, turned up loops if plaits are long. Always try and get coordinating tie & ribbons, i.e. shades of red/dark red, plain or polka dot. Helmet : Navy velvet with a tan leather chin strap.

Lead Rein Handler :Jacket : Smart jacket, usually matching rider or one compliments it. Gentlemen to wear a dark suit jacket.Legwear : Culottes, skirt or trousers. Gentlemen to wear suit trousers. Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Smart light coloured.Tie : Ties worn with collared shirts to match rider.Accessories : Hat to compliment jacket (not too large as may blow away!). Gentlemen to wear a bowler hat. Hair : Neat and tidy.

FIRST RIDDEN SHOW PONY

Jacket : Navy, just touching the saddle, with the sleeve showing a small amount of cuff of the shirt.Legwear : Canary coloured jodhpurs (or lighter for boys).Footwear : Brown leather jodhpur boots (black is acceptable) and jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown leather.Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Neat plaited, turned up loops if plaits are long. Always try and get coordinating tie & ribbons, i.e. shades of red/dark red, plain or polka dot. Helmet : Navy velvet with a tan leather chin strap.

YOUNGSTOCK / BREEDING IN HAND SHOW PONY

Jacket : Suit jacket, tweed jacket or waistcoat. Hacking jackets are acceptable.Legwear : Suit trousers, skirt or cord trousers. Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knot in the tie. Not too brightly coloured.Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : It is strongly recommended for safety reasons that all handlers wear protective head wear. Gentlemen can wear a bowler hat.Cane : Brown.

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Rider :Jacket : Tweed to compliment your ponies colour with plain collar or a discreet navy or brown velvet collar.Legwear : Buff or paler cream jodhpurs.Footwear : Brown leather jodhpur boots and jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown leather.Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knot in the tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Neat plaited, turned up loops if plaits are long. Always try and get coordinating tie & subtle ribbons.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.

Lead Rein Handler :Jacket : Tweed to co-ordinate with rider to give off a country look. Waistcoats can also be worn.Legwear : Culottes, skirt or trousers. Gentlemen to wear suit trousers. Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Smart, light colour.Tie : Gentlemen ties to match rider.Accessories : Hat to compliment jacket (not too large as may blow away!). Gentlemen may wear a flat cap.

Hair : Neat and tidy.

FIRST RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONY

Jacket : Tweed to compliment your ponies colour with plain collar or a discreet navy or brown velvet collar.Legwear : Buff or paler cream jodhpurs.Footwear : Brown leather jodhpur boots and jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown leather.Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knot in the tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Neat plaited, turned up loops if plaits are long. Always try and get coordinating tie & subtle ribbons.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.

RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONY

Jacket : Tweed to compliment your ponies col-our with plain collar or a discreet navy or brown velvet collar.Legwear : Buff or paler cream jodhpurs.Footwear : Brown leather jodhpur boots and jodhpur clips or wear top boots with a strap (not dressage boots) for older children.Gloves : Brown leather.Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knot in the tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Neat plaited, turned up loops if plaits are long. Always try and get coordinating tie & subtle ribbons. For children aged 13 years + to wear a neat bun. Kept tidy in a bun. Scrunchies to match tie but discreet.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.

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SHOW HUNTER PONY

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Jacket : Tweed to compliment your ponies colour with plain collar or a discreet navy or brown velvet collar.Legwear : Buff or paler cream jodhpurs.Footwear : Brown leather jodhpur boots and jodhpur clips or wear top boots with a strap (not dressage boots) for older children.Gloves : Brown leather.Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Neat plaited, turned up loops if plaits are long. Always try and get coordinating tie & subtle ribbons. For children aged 13 years + to wear a neat bun. Scrunchies to match tie but discreet.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap. INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPESHOW HUNTER PONYJacket : Tweed to compliment your ponies colour with plain collar or a discreet navy or brown velvet collar.Legwear : Buff or paler cream jodhpurs.Footwear : Top boots with a strap (not dressage boots). No gaiters or half chaps.Gloves : Brown leather.Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Kept tidy in a bun. Scrunchies to match tie but discreet.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.

IN HAND / BREEDING SHOW HUNTER PONY

Jacket : Navy. Gentlemen tweed. Legwear : Trousers. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse. Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots. Trainers can be worn if they are discreet.Gloves : Brown or corn. Shirt : Smart, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : Velvet. Gentlemen bowler. For safety reasons, child handlers to wear protective head wear.Cane : Brown.

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Rider :Jacket : Tweed to compliment your ponies colour with plain collar or a discreet navy or brown velvet collar.Legwear : Buff or paler cream jodhpurs.Footwear : Brown leather jodhpur boots and jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown leather.Shirt : Petite collared, light coloured.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place. Buttonholes are worn on the competitor’s right lapel.Hair : Kept tidy in a net pony tail, plaited or turned up and looped if plaits are long. Hair ribbons and not too brightly coloured and neat and tidy. For children aged 13 years + to wear a neat bun and scrunchie.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap. Lead Rein Handler :Jacket : Tweed to co-ordinate with rider to give off a country or waistcoat.Legwear : Culottes, skirt or trousers. Gentlemen to wear suit trousers. Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Smart, light colour.Tie : Gentlemen ties to match rider.Accessories : Hat to compliment jacket (not too large as may blow away!). Gentlemen may wear a flat cap. Hair : Neat and tidy.

RIDDEN M&M

Jacket : Tweed. Legwear : Canary, champagne or beige breeches/ jodhpurs.Footwear : Black long. Children to wear black/ brown short boots and jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown or corn.Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Neat, hairnet and/ or bun and scrunchie.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.Cane : Brown not to exceed 75cm.

WORKING HUNTER PONY M&M

Jacket : Tweed. Legwear : Canary, champagne or beige breeches/ jodhpurs.Footwear : Black long. Children to wear black/ brown short boots and jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown or corn.Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Neat, hairnet and/ or bun and scrunchie.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.Cane : Brown not to exceed 75cm.

IN HAND / BREEDING M&M

Jacket : Tweed jacket or coloured/ tattersall waistcoat.Legwear : Trousers. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse. For Highlands, especially if showing in Scotland, tartan trousers or a kilt are preferred. Culottes can be worn in Welsh B classes. Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots. Trainers can be worn if they are discreet.Gloves : Optional, to match outfit. Shirt : Smart, light colour.Tie : Breed society tie is preferred. Accessories : Optional to match outfit. Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : For safety reasons, child handlers to wear protective head wear.Cane : Brown not to exceed 75cm.

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RIDDEN HACKS

Jacket : Navy. Gentlemen tweed. Legwear : Beige, canary or champagne breeches.Footwear : Black long boots with a garter strap and spurs or dummy spurs.Gloves : Brown or cream.Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Kept in a bun (no scrunchie). Neat and tidy. Helmet : Navy velvet. Gentlemen can wear a bowler. Cane : Brown. EVENING PERFORMANCES HACKS

Jacket : Navy. Gentlemen black tailcoat and waistcoat. Legwear : Beige, canary or champagne breeches. Gentlemen black riding trousers. Footwear : Black long boots with a garter strap and spurs or dummy spurs.Gloves : Brown or cream.Shirt : White or cream stock shirt.Tie : White or cream Stock.Accessories : Stock pin. Hair : Kept in a bun (no scrunchie).Helmet : Top Hat. Cane : Brown.

IN HAND / BREEDING HACKS

Jacket : Tweed.Legwear : Trousers. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse.Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Hat to compliment jacket (not too large as may blow away!). Gentlemen may wear a flat cap. For safety reasons, child handlers to wear protective head wear.Hair : Neat and tidy.Cane : Brown.

RIDDEN COBS

Jacket : Tweed.Legwear : Beige breeches/ jodhpurs.Footwear : Black or brown long boots and spurs or dummy spurs.Gloves : Brown or cream.Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Kept in a bun or tucked into hairnet if hair is short. (No scrunchie or ribbons).Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.Cane : Brown.

IN HAND / BREEDING COBS

Jacket : Tweed.Legwear : Trousers. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse.Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Hat to compliment jacket (not too large as may blow away!). Gentlemen may wear a flat cap. Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : For safety reasons, child handlers to wear protective head wear.Cane : Brown.

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RIDDEN RIDING HORSE

Jacket : Tweed. A waistcoat may be worn to compliment your jacket.Legwear : Canary breeches.Footwear : Black long boots.Gloves : Brown or corn.Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Neat, hairnet, bun and scrunchie.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.Cane : Brown.

IN HAND / BREEDING RIDING HORSE

Jacket : Tweed or waistcoat. Legwear : Trousers. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse.Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Hat to compliment jacket (not too large as may blow away!). Gentlemen may wear a flat cap. Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : For safety reasons, child handlers to wear protective head wear.Cane : Brown.

RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHTS / CLEVELAND BAYS

Jacket : Tweed.Legwear : Beige or buff breeches.Footwear : Black or brown long boots and spurs (no longer than 3.5cm) or dummy spurs.

Gloves : Brown or cream leather or string gloves.Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Kept in a bun or tucked into hairnet if hair is short. (No scrunchie or ribbons).Helmet : Bowler hat, hunting cap or skull cap with Black or Navy cover and safety harness. Cane : Brown no longer than 75cm with blunt end.

IN HAND / BREEDING IRISH DRAUGHTS / CLEVELAND BAYS

Jacket : Suit jacket, tweed jacket or waistcoat. Legwear : Trousers, cord or suit. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse.Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : It is strongly recommended for safety reasons that all handlers wear protective head wear.Cane : Brown.Equetech Leather Show Gloves

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RIDDEN HUNTER

Jacket : Tweed. A waistcoat may be worn to compliment your jacket.Legwear : Canary or beige breeches.Footwear : Black long.Gloves : Brown or corn.Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Neat, hairnet, bun and scrunchie.Helmet : Velvet to match jacket or velvet collar with a tan leather chin strap.Cane : Brown.

EVENING PERFORMANCE HUNTER

Jacket : Navy or black hunt coat. Gentlemen Black or red frock coat.Legwear : Beige, canary or champagne breeches. Gentlemen can wear white breeches. Footwear : Black long boots with a garter strap and spurs or dummy spurs.Gloves : Brown, black or cream.Shirt : White or cream stock shirt.Tie : White or cream Stock.Accessories : Stock pin. Hair : Kept in a bun or neat hairnet (no scrunchie).Helmet : Top Hat or hunting cap. Cane : Hunting whip.

WORKING HUNTER

Jacket : Tweed. A waistcoat may be worn to compliment your jacket.Legwear : Canary or beige breeches.Footwear : Brown jodhpur boots and jodhpur clips. Black long (Intermediate only).Gloves : Brown or corn.Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Neat, hairnet, bun and scrunchie.Helmet : Velvet.

IN HAND / BREEDING HUNTER

Jacket : Tweed jacket or waistcoat.Legwear : Trousers, skirt or suit trousers. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse.Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knot in the tie. Not too brightly coloured.Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : It is strongly recommended for safety reasons that all handlers wear protective head wear. Gentlemen can wear a bowler hat.Cane : Brown.

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Jacket : Tweed for hunter types. Black or navy for hack/ riding horse types. Legwear : Beige or buff breeches.Footwear : Black or brown long boots. Spurs may be worn, not longer than 3.5cm. Gloves : Any leather or string. Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie or stock.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Hairnet, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Skull cap with black or navy velvet silk.Cane : Plain leather covered. Whip not exceeding 76cm.

EVENING PERFORMANCE ROR

Jacket : Black or navy. Legwear : Beige.Footwear : Black long boots. Spurs may be worn, not longer than 3.5cm. Gloves : Any leather or string. Shirt : White stock shirt.Tie : Stock.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Hairnet, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Skull cap with black or navy velvet silkCane : Plain leather covered. Whip not exceeding 76cm.

RIDDEN CHAPS

Jacket : Tweed, Blue or Black. Legwear : Canary or beige breeches / jodhpurs.Footwear : Black or brown short boots andjodhpur clips. Black long boots or short boots with gaiters for older children and adults.Gloves : Brown, Black or Navy.Shirt : Petite collared, light colour or stock collar.Tie : A neat small knotted tie or stock.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place or stock pin.Hair : Hairnet, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Black or navy velvet.

Cane : Plain leather covered. Whip not exceeding 76cm.

EVENING PERFORMANCE CHAPS

Jacket : Black, blue jacket or tailcoat. Gentlemen can wear red.Legwear : Canary or beige breeches / jodhpurs.Footwear : Black or brown short boots and jodhpur clips. Black long boots or short boots with gaiters for older children and adults.Gloves : Brown, Black or Navy.Shirt : Stock collar.Tie : Stock.Accessories : Stock pin.Hair : Hairnet, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Top hats, hunting caps or bowlers worn by ADULT riders only. Children wear a velvet helmet with chin strap.Cane : Plain leather covered. Whip not exceeding 76cm. IN HAND / BREEDING CHAPS

Jacket : Suit jacket dark colour, tweed or black. Juniors wear a navy or black show jacket.Legwear : Dark or black suit trousers, skirt or culottes. Children wear canary jodhpurs.Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots. Children wear brown or black jodhpur boots.Gloves : Dark or Black. Shirt : White or glitzy shirt. Gentlemen wear a white collared shirt.Tie : Gentlemen to wear a neat knotted tie.Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : It is strongly recommended for safety reasons that all handlers wear protective head wear.

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RIDDEN SPORT HORSES

Jacket : Tweed, black or navy. Legwear : Beige or champagne breeches.Footwear : Black or brown long boots. Gloves : Any leather or string. Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Hairnet, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Black or navy velvet or skull cap and silk. Cane : Plain leather covered. Whip not exceeding 76cm.

IN HAND / BREEDING HORSES

Jacket : Suit jacket dark colour or tweed. Waistcoats can also be worn.Legwear : Dark or black suit trousers. Women can wear trousers, skirt or culottes. Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots. Gloves : Dark or Black. Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : It is strongly recommended for safety reasons that all handlers wear protective head wear.

RIDDEN ARABS

Jacket : Navy or tweed (before noon classes). Navy (afternoon classes).Legwear : Champagne.Footwear : Black long. Children may wear jodhpur boots and jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown. Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Hairnet, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Navy velvet.Cane : Plain leather covered. No whips.

EVENING PERFORMANCE ARABS

Jacket : Navy cut away and waistcoat or black tailcoat. Gentlemen to wear a morning coat. Legwear : Beige or white. Footwear : Black long boots. Spurs may be worn, not longer than 3.5cm. Gloves : Any leather or string. Shirt : White stock shirt. Gentlemen to wear white collared shirt. Tie : White or cream hunting stock or tie. Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place or stock pin. Hair : Hairnet, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Navy velvet or top hat. Cane : Plain leather covered. Whip not exceeding 76cm.

IN HAND / BREEDING ARABS

Jacket : Tweed. Legwear : Smart trousers (not jeans). White or light coloured is typical. Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots. Gloves : Dark or Black. Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Hair : Neat and tidy. Helmet : Velvet hunting cap. Gentlemen may wear a suitable Trilby or Panama hat. For safety reasons, child handlers to wear protective head wear.Cane : Whips not to exceed 122cm. E

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FOREIGN BREEDS / HEAVY HORSES

RIDDEN FOREIGN BREEDS

Jacket : Navy or tweed.Legwear : Champagne.Footwear : Black long boots. Children wear jodhpur boots with jodhpur clips.Gloves : Brown. Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Hair net, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Navy velvet.Cane : Plain leather covered. No whips.

IN HAND / BREEDING FOREIGN BREEDS

Jacket : Tweed. Legwear : Trousers, cord or suit. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse.Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots. Gloves : Dark or Black. Shirt : Petite collared, light colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Hair : Neat and tidy. Helmet : Velvet hunting cap. Gentlemen may wear a suitable Trilby or Panama hat. For safety reasons, child handlers to wear protective head wear.Cane : Whips not to exceed 122cm. (You may be permitted to wear a traditional dress from your foreign breed horse’s country of origin. Check your society rule book.)

RIDDEN HEAVY HORSES

Jacket : Tweed, Black or navy. Legwear : Canary or beige breeches.Footwear : Black or brown long.Gloves : Any leather or string. Shirt : Petite collared, pale colour.Tie : A neat small knotted tie.Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Neat, hairnet, bun and scrunchie. Ribbons kept to a minimum.Helmet : Black, navy or brown velvet.Cane : Brown.

EVENING PERFORMANCE HEAVY HORSES

Jacket : Navy or black hunt coat or tailcoat. Legwear : Beige breeches. Gentlemen may wear white breeches. Footwear : Black long boots with garter straps. Spurs may be worn, not longer than 3.5cm. Gentlemen cab wear top boots. Gloves : Any leather or string. Shirt : White stock shirt. Tie : White or cream hunting stock. Accessories : Tie pins keep the tie in place.Hair : Hairnet, with long hair tied back.Helmet : Navy velvet or top hat. Cane : Plain leather covered. Whip not exceeding 76cm. IN HAND / BREEDING HEAVY HORSES

Jacket : Black suit jacket, tweed or white stockman coat. Waistcoats can also be worn. Legwear : Trousers. Legwear should contrast the horse’s leg colour, to allow the judge to easily identify between the handler and the horse.Footwear : Sensible shoes/ boots.Gloves : Brown or dark leather.Shirt : Collared, light colour or stock shirt.Tie : A neat small knotted tie. Not too brightly coloured.Hair : Neat and tidy.Helmet : It is strongly recommended for safety reasons that all handlers wear protective head wear. Cane : Brown.

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Jacket : Traditional style tailored jackets and hacking jackets with the exception of British Team colours. (Navy with a red collar and white piping). Soft shell style jackets, up to three sponsor logos can appear on the right handsleeve, all three to be contained with in a space of 14x6cms and one sponsor logo on the breast pocket (approximately 3x4cms). Rider’s full names may appear on the back of the jacket in upper and lower case letters, using the type face Cosmos Light and Arial and letters to be 4cms in height. New styled jackets must be fully zipped up during competition. Members of the Armed Forces or Police Force may wear their uniformshowever, headgear must conform to the current safety standard. Legwear : White, champagne or beige breeches.Footwear : Long leather boots in plain black, brown or navy. Top boots can be worn with brown or patent black tops. Gaiters can be worn with matching short boots. Children wear black, brown or navy half chaps with matching jodhpur boots. Gloves : Optional. Shirt : Short or long sleeved and must have a white tie or stock collar. Long sleeved shirts must have white cuffs. Ladies can wear a stock shirt with stock or overcollar. If a jacket is not worn shirts must have sleeves, short or long. Gentlemen wear a tie collared shirt. Tie : White or cream tie or stock. Coloured ties and stocks can be worn with hacking jackets. Accessories : Tie pins or stock pin to keep the tie in place. Optional body protector, including air bag style.Hair : Neat, tied back.Helmet : To conform to current safety standard.

RIDING CLUBS

Jacket : Plain black, navy or subtle tweed. Legwear : White, champagne or beige breeches / jodhpurs for children.Footwear : Long leather boots in plain black or brown. Gaiters can be worn with matching short boots. Children wear black or brown short boots with optional gaiters. Spurs can be worn with a maximum length of 3.5cm. Gloves : Must be worn. Black, Navy, Brown, Champagne or White. Shirt : Short or long sleeved and must have a white tie or stock collar. Ladies can wear a stock shirt or collared shirt with stock or tie. Gentlemen wear a tie collared shirt. Tie : White or cream stock or club tie. Accessories : Body protectors are optional, except cross-country, where they are compulsory. Hair : Neat. Long hair must be secured, ideally in a hairnet. Helmet : To conform to current safety standard with no fixed peak. Cane : Whips can be used of any length.

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