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Post by cuckoo on Sept 18, 2008 9:21:06 GMT
Thanks for the tips, but I am far too tight to buy another hat in black! And my tweed jacket has a navy inset on the collar so I think I look quite dashing when aboard! I am usually a stickler for tradition but I anit changing!! Cuckoo you mentioned hunting pinks, I am so wanting to get into an evening performance to wear these but a friend said I cant because I havent hunted with the quorn. Is that correct, anyone? Dreams dashed!!  Pigsear that is utter rubbish about the Quorn!! I am not sure the etiquette for wearing hunting pink in an evening performance but I can guarantee that it has nothing to do with hunting with the Quorn! The general rule out hunting is that hunting pink is principally worn by hunt servants or long standing hunt subscribers, this determines who has authority on the hunting field therefore they are easy to identify in the event of an incident etc. |
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Post by pigsear on Sept 18, 2008 9:31:09 GMT
Thanks cuckoo for that, I'll shall look out for some now!! But first I have to get into an evening performance!! Best I have little words with hairy monster and tell him, next year is his year!!
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Post by hellosailer on Sept 18, 2008 11:57:38 GMT
I thought the bow part was OK - you had to sew up the loose 'tails' at the end? Be difficult to remove the bow bit!!
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Post by bunny on Sept 18, 2008 12:05:41 GMT
I also believe its the tails that are supposed to be removed or sewn up although mine arent
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Post by sg on Sept 18, 2008 12:27:57 GMT
Yep the tails at the back should be sewn up or tucked under. On a strap hat it's hardly noticeable (I sew mine up anyway) but on a Patey type hat they are longer and just need tucking under when you put the hat on.
I believe you should only wear a scarlet coat if you are an MFH; but Im sure some people don't follow that!
I don't think any of the things in this post are going to affect your placing - it's just knowing what is 100% correct. It's about creating the whole picture to look as professional as possible
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Post by diadem on Sept 18, 2008 12:35:04 GMT
In hand yuckies - big earrings and jeans get me. Turnout should be smart and workmanlike, if you want bling have a colourful tie and nice tie pin - any more than that just looks bad.
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Post by absfabs on Sept 18, 2008 12:43:17 GMT
What's with the whips in ridden classes?  Am always being told "if you need to whip your horse, you shouldn't enter it!' Have cane's gone out of fashion or are some horses really in need of a slap when the judge isn't looking?  |
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Post by smokeycott on Sept 18, 2008 14:00:39 GMT
hey diadem!! you mean i cant were me big gold ooop earrings and low cut jeans and muffin tops any more? what about me pink cowboy hat?  yeh absfabs, whats wrong wif me malacca whacka aka attitude adjuster!!!!  |
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Post by diadem on Sept 18, 2008 14:08:16 GMT
Nah Smokeycott, you carnt lol  |
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Post by absfabs on Sept 18, 2008 14:51:59 GMT
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Post by cuckoo on Sept 18, 2008 18:09:25 GMT
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Post by diadem on Sept 18, 2008 22:30:35 GMT
I agree wth the joddy elastics, being swen in, have seen a couple of clips ping off before now. The tucked/sewn in tails on a hat is a very old hunting tradition if i remember rightly.
Copying, trimming and laminating numbers for shows is another, espech if you got the same number for a couple days, say at a champs or summat.
I personally have had to get gaiters for when I ride (someday) as I have a dodgy leg. They have the curved top. Fo me the fit is more important than the cut. I do like the old ones with garter straps though, but I just could nt get into them LOL
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Post by flagmountmolly08 on Sept 19, 2008 9:32:30 GMT
sg - just reading your comment. it might be me but sounds like your saying i'm not professional?
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Post by pigsear on Sept 19, 2008 9:48:51 GMT
Anyway Pigsear you don't need to worry really do you I thought you were just going to wear a sash next season!!!! lol  Dunno that the public are quite ready for that cuckoo! |
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Post by spot on Sept 19, 2008 11:22:55 GMT
You do not remove the bow just the tails it is old fashioned etiquette again that only hunt staff have tails hanging on hats. |
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Post by bowditchblobs on Sept 19, 2008 15:48:24 GMT
If any ones stuck reguarding owt with showing i would 100% recommend "Showing Secrets" written by Carolyn Henderson, it has tips from top producers and judges, fantastic book, got loads on correct turn out.
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Post by absfabs on Sept 19, 2008 16:01:41 GMT
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Post by pigsear on Sept 19, 2008 16:20:50 GMT
I just dont think I'm that brave, for a good charity or not!! Mind you a few bevvies and a little help into a sporting thong you never know!! |
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Post by dun4u on Sept 19, 2008 16:27:52 GMT
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Post by dun4u on Sept 19, 2008 16:30:00 GMT
As much as I really enjoy the humour in these threads and I have contributed to it, I think we ought to get back to the subject title, please. Go to 'pigsear's holiday' if you wish to keep up with his escapades.
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Post by pigsear on Sept 19, 2008 16:55:21 GMT
here here dun4u.
I'm now off to sew up me tails on the hat!
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Post by absfabs on Sept 20, 2008 8:17:04 GMT
OOOPS, sorry back to the thread.... Personally hate the standard issue tape for numbers. Little bit of matching elastic looks far neater, together with a shaped number card. (though not cut into fish shape like OH did, when left to his own devices!)  Over shoes on boots keep them clean and mud free and therefore no slippy stirrups. |
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Post by Milliesmum on Sept 20, 2008 8:40:11 GMT
Re the number tape, we always use a length of toning plaiting thread, and trim the corners of the number. If you are competing two horses, you can thread the two numbers back to back on one string, then just flip it over when you swap horses. Just remember which one is which!!
I've seen mums lift kids onto the pony in their socks, then put the pristine boots on once child is mounted!
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Post by flagmountmolly08 on Sept 20, 2008 16:47:29 GMT
what do you think to the number clips?
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Post by shelleyj on Sept 20, 2008 17:11:12 GMT
big no!!!
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Post by absfabs on Sept 20, 2008 19:18:38 GMT
A lint roller comes in handy for removing any horse hair off jacket. Especially if riding a grey horse in the evening performance.
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Post by smokeycott on Sept 20, 2008 19:51:13 GMT
for number"strings" i use some black or brown searing elastic with loops tied on the ends so they can loop over jacket buttons, one tight over the button so it stays on the jacket when you take it off, it doesnt get lost then.
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Post by bowditchblobs on Sept 20, 2008 20:53:40 GMT
Ooooooo didnt think about that, i always do a knott then cant undo it and waste the elastic!!! I can be dim though!!!!!!!!
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Post by dun4u on Sept 21, 2008 17:59:10 GMT
what do you think to the number clips? Definitely no. IMO they are clumsy looking. Shearing elastic, plaiting thread or a matching bootlace together with a rounded number produces a neat appearance. |
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Post by dancer on Sept 21, 2008 18:24:33 GMT
Always make sure your jacket is the correct length!
I usually have to get our adjusted when we buy them as they are too long - nothing worse than sitting on the back of the jacket when doing rising trot!
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Am always being told "if you need to whip your horse, you shouldn't enter it!' Have cane's gone out of fashion or are some horses really in need of a slap when the judge isn't looking? 
