| The high heat and humidity of summer in the show ring | | | | important aspects of the way you present yourself in |
| can leave you looking wilted and performing less than | | | | the show ring. Be sure to bring extras of your |
| your best. Instead of the fresh, crisp, elegant look you | | | | equestrian show clothes, just in case something |
| were striving for, you and your horse can lose that | | | | becomes dirty or torn. It is always a good idea to |
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| all the difference in how well you ride and how good | | | | the ring. One big horse sneeze and your immaculate |
| you look in the show ring. | | | | presentation may look more like a barn brawl. Baggy |
| Of course, looking and feeling your best doesn't start in | | | | T-shirts pulled over the top of everything can save |
| the show ring. As athletes, you and your horse must | | | | you frantic moments of stress and grief just prior to |
| train regularly, stay hydrated and eat properly. | | | | entering the show ring. |
| Assuming you have done all of the necessary | | | | Online Shopping For Show Clothes |
| homework, it is then up to you to acquire the proper | | | | There are many online equestrian riding apparel |
| equestrian riding apparel to ensure that you and your | | | | providers to choose from. To ensure that you receive |
| horse leave the ring as winners. | | | | the best service possible while shopping for your |
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| The components of classic equestrian show clothes | | | | informational services, extensive search and delivery |
| can vary somewhat, according to your riding specialty. | | | | options, easy to read sizing charts and products made |
| Hunt seat is slightly more casual than dressage, but | | | | with high quality materials and expert craftsmanship. |
| both require elegance and classiness about them that | | | | Your online supplier should provide you with information |
| expresses the cool, calm confidence the judges are | | | | regarding the fabric, fit and style of your purchases. |
| looking for in the show ring. Regardless of the brand of | | | | Online shopping offers the convenience of shopping |
| your show shirt or show jacket, be sure that they are | | | | from home, but be sure to stick with well known and |
| clean and neatly pressed. | | | | highly respected equestrian riding apparel brands to |
| Show coats should be dark or a shade of beige or | | | | ensure your satisfaction. |
| gray, while show breeches are always light colored, | | | | Looking And Performing Your Best |
| usually white, tan or beige. Brands such as Tuffrider, | | | | When you look good, you feel good, in or out of the |
| Equine Couture and The Tailored Sportsman are all | | | | show ring. When you look and feel good, and you |
| safe bets. Equine Athletics, Equine Couture and The | | | | carry yourself better with shoulders back, chin tucked |
| Tailored Sportsman offer fine show shirts. Ladies | | | | and elbows in, giving you overall a better riding position |
| should wear a ratcatcher and choker or stock tie while | | | | as well basic good posture. Wearing high quality |
| the gentlemen wear button-down shirts with a tie or | | | | equestrian riding apparel will make you feel more |
| stock tie. Your Tuffrider tall boots will either be field or | | | | comfortable, look and ride better and earn you higher |
| dress style and always black. Black gloves will add a | | | | points in the show ring. |
| touch of elegance to your overall presentation. | | | | You can be the greatest rider in the world and still do |
| Additionally, you must wear an ASTM/SEI approved | | | | poorly in the ring if you are not dressed in the |
| helmet with a harness. Colors are usually black or | | | | appropriate equestrian riding apparel. Each item of |
| charcoal-hued. | | | | equestrian apparel should be carefully considered for |
| Details Make The Difference | | | | its fit, look and feel. It is far better to pay a bit extra for |
| Once you are dressed in your equestrian riding apparel, | | | | something well made. Quality equestrian show clothing |
| you need to take a second look and ask yourself | | | | will help you to feel, look and perform your very best. |
| what details could be added to your equestrian show | | | | First impressions are powerful tools in your show |
| clothes to make you stand out in the judge's eyes as | | | | arena. When you enter the ring, the judge will observe |
| the next Champion. Little touches, such as discrete | | | | the overall image you and your horse create. The |
| make-up, neatly coiffed and beribboned hair or a crop | | | | judge will look for neatness, balance, elegance and |
| that matches your gloves may not seem like important | | | | controlled athleticism. You can add to this crucial first |
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| subconscious mind picks up many more details than | | | | equestrian riding apparel and riding equipment you will |
| the conscious mind is aware of, and judge's minds are | | | | be using. Purchasing high quality equestrian show |
| quite discerning. These little touches can mean the | | | | clothes and ensuring that you look your best in the |
| difference between winning and placing second or | | | | show ring will significantly increase your likelihood of |
| third. | | | | placing at the top of your class. |
| Cleanliness, neatness, style and decorum are all | | | | |