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Post by hunter on Apr 29, 2009 16:53:07 GMT
i personaly hate black tack but if i get a good ride then i couldnt give a dam what im sitting on ( no puns please!!) its just i wouldnt have black tack myself .
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Post by Jessica on May 6, 2009 21:22:37 GMT
I have a chestnut veteran middleweight hunter type who i want to do the veteran horse society qualifiers with, what should i be wearing!? tie/stock? long boots (brown/ black) /short (i'm 17)? pale cream jods/canary? tweed jacket/navy/black? and if i should be wearing tweed what colour tweed and what type? rat catcher, or more like show hunter type jacket? also does anyone know of a good place to buy second hand long boots in the bedfordshire area? below is a photo of me competing on him last year, the jacket is quite a bright green tweed, would this be suitable?  |
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Post by victoria (highhill) on May 6, 2009 21:56:49 GMT
I think long black boots would look good.
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Post by Milliesmum on May 6, 2009 22:07:57 GMT
How big is he? I would stick with the tweed as he's a hunter type, I don't think it's too important what type of tweed for these classes, just wear what you've got, although if you have a choice I'm of the opinion the plainer the better - but that's just me, others may disagree! I also think cream jods look nicer with a tweed, but it's just personal preference, you're showing off the horse so I think anything to bright or blingy draws the eye away from the horse.
EBay is good for second hand stuff - just make sure you take your measurements before you order anything.
Looks a lovely sort, in really nice condition - good look with him/her.
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Post by hunter on May 7, 2009 13:23:45 GMT
one small suggestion if you are doing hunter classes the tweedshould be plain and definatly NO velvet on the collar!(only permissable in pony classes .
Anothe bit of usless trivia ,Velvet is not worn in hunter classes or in the hunting field (exception of hats) because a famous victorian murderess was hung at newgate prison in a velvet dress!, and scince then it has been regarded as extreemly unlucky !.
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Post by fmm on May 7, 2009 14:05:54 GMT
Really, I didn't know that. What an interesting bit of trivia!!!
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Post by dun4u on May 7, 2009 23:30:06 GMT
Really, I didn't know that. What an interesting bit of trivia!!! Neither did I. There's a lot of interesting/or useless trivia about horses around so I'm going to open a new thread in the Snug where we can post our bits of trivia and superstitions. Should make interesting reading!!! |
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Post by Jessica on May 8, 2009 19:33:56 GMT
thank you for the help; he is about 16.2hh
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Post by hottoddy on May 8, 2009 20:09:10 GMT
velvet is unlucky?  That explains a few things!!! Lovely horse looks very well for a veteran!! |
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Post by dannyxdancer on May 9, 2009 12:43:56 GMT
What age does everyone think riders should be to wear long boots? I have a sec c and I'm nearly 14. In a class there was two sec c's with riders on about my age and one had long boots and one had short boots - I personally thought the long boots lookeed better. Most people I have asked think long boots aswell? Thanks  |
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Post by fredaf on May 9, 2009 12:58:11 GMT
Depends on your pony. Sometimes people think they should wear long boots just because they are a certain age - but if you look around you will discover that adults sometimes wear jodphur boots especially on smaller ponies. WHy not take some photos of both and then we can see which looks best. |
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Post by nici on May 10, 2009 6:38:02 GMT
Usually with M&Ms it's short boots for the small breeds, long boots for the large breeds. However some of the smaller large breeds seem to suit short boots better, so whatever looks best. I have an 18 yo friend with a full-up section C. I've seen her ride him in both and IMO definitely looks better in short. But I've seen other jockeys on other Cs who look really odd in short and should definitely be in longs!
For a hunter horse, definitely long boots.
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Post by dun4u on May 10, 2009 21:32:52 GMT
What age does everyone think riders should be to wear long boots? I have a sec c and I'm nearly 14. In a class there was two sec c's with riders on about my age and one had long boots and one had short boots - I personally thought the long boots lookeed better. Most people I have asked think long boots aswell? Thanks Going along with the idea that it depends on the pony, I also feel it sometimes depends on the legs of the rider!!!!!  |
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Post by Milliesmum on May 10, 2009 21:39:15 GMT
Got to agree with you dun4u, I have chunky legs and look absolutely awful in short boots, but I think at the other extreme really skinny legs can look just as bad!
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Post by dun4u on May 10, 2009 21:42:58 GMT
Have seen a really nice large M&M at HOYS ridden by a very skinny gentleman in jods and short boots - not a pretty sight!!!
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Post by Milliesmum on May 10, 2009 21:46:55 GMT
I think it's not so bad round the yard when you can wear dark coloured jods and chaps etc., but cream and canary jods are very unforgiving if your figure is less than ideal - not having a go at anyone, as I'm in that group! Also difficult to get long boots if you're not a standard fitting - but that's a whole other thread.
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Post by josie1234 on Jun 11, 2009 12:31:16 GMT
I have a green tweed showing jacket with a navy colour and a navy hat I want to show my horse in riding horse classes? I dont have long boots i only have jods and gaiters they are very discreet though and are not too dressage like they are tred step ones. The trouble is i really cant afford a new jacket or boots so this will have to do, unless i nick my sisters!  |
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Post by dun4u on Jun 11, 2009 21:48:26 GMT
Unless you intend to do top County Level with your Riding Horse, then I suggest you go with what you have. If I was Judging at Local or Riding Club level then I wouldn't penalise you for your turnout as long as it was spotless, and I would Judge your horse on type, way of going, conformation, and manners and I would place you accordingly.
Good Luck!
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Post by josie1234 on Jun 14, 2009 13:59:09 GMT
Does anyone have any tips on putting quarter marks on a small hunter?
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Post by hunter on Jun 30, 2009 16:27:39 GMT
just shaks teeth on a hunter josie as the overall pc needs to be workman like .
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Post by bubbles7 on Dec 28, 2009 15:42:34 GMT
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Post by manes&muzzles on Feb 18, 2010 0:25:28 GMT
the best tip for a number i was taught was plaiting thread with two plaiting bands on either ends to go round the button holes then theres no knots to undo of faffing around in the morning cos you ccan use it again and again...
Really dislike EXTREME short jackets but i too dont like sitting on the back flaps when im doing rising trot..:-@ !!
also now a fan off brown or green hats...but with the OTT browband bling i think its really nice in evening performance xx
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Post by manes&muzzles on Feb 18, 2010 0:27:30 GMT
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Post by Grace1991 on May 4, 2010 20:33:32 GMT
Darts, the proof is in the pudding....A few years ago a friend bought a pink tweed (its her fav colour!) , and wore it at PUK for its first outing, after several classes , without the sniff of a rosette, she went back to her original jacket and went on to win the next couple of classes she entered...Pretty ponies tried to persuade me to buy a pink tweed to go with my black dartie and blonde child...Absolutely not was my reply ..I want to be taken seriously!!!  When my sister was on the LR she wore a pink tweed PP jacket and her leader wore navy blue. The first time she wore it she qualified RI and most judges said it really stood out and you could always pick the pony out due to the jacket. I think if the jockey is little and its a nice pony the jacket can look good. |
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Post by bernie1956 on Jun 3, 2010 1:07:53 GMT
When I started riding...choice of hard hat was black or brown, jackets were tweed or black. Jodhpurs were beige...with wings. I'm so ancient!  |
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Post by hatman on Jul 30, 2010 14:24:43 GMT
Went to a arab show a few week ago it was a very hot day us showing PBA all done up with our hats shirts tie jackets sweating our you now whats off all the people with the pure breds not a lot of clothes on, no hats horses leaping all over the place. Why do they not wear hats? My daughter was worried all day they were going to be kicked in the head.
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Post by audra on Jul 30, 2010 22:05:30 GMT
Went to a arab show a few week ago it was a very hot day us showing PBA all done up with our hats shirts tie jackets sweating our you now whats off all the people with the pure breds not a lot of clothes on, no hats horses leaping all over the place. Why do they not wear hats? My daughter was worried all day they were going to be kicked in the head. i agree... and why are they allowed to jump around, rearing and spooking etc... arnt manners a priority in a show ring for arabs? |
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Post by dippykestral on Jan 15, 2011 16:46:27 GMT
Quick Question...
Should Int.SRT riders wear button holes, or does it look better without one?
Ta x
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Post by highlandpony<3 on Jul 30, 2011 15:52:42 GMT
my PET HATE is when people have straight ponytails and just dump it in a hainet and but a band round it... BUNS, PLAITS OR WIGGLY PONYTAILS
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Post by sophiea on Sept 17, 2011 9:08:31 GMT
can i wear a navy tweed in my m and m classed on my dartmoor as i think it would really go with him but was told they were only for show ponies. Could some one pls pm me with the answer as the navy with red checks would look fab
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That explains a few things!!!
