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Each type of show has its own dress code, based on both discipline and level of show.
If showing at a "fun show" or in a non-competitive atmosphere, you can probably wear whatever you want. Because you are showing off your accomplishments, you want to look clean and professional. As a general rule:
- English disciplines: tan breeches, neutral coloured polo shirt tucked in, black belt, black boots, black helmet, black gloves
- Western disciplines: jeans, boots with a heel, western shirt, cowboy hat or helmet
For western, you can continue to wear the described above through the higher levels, though chaps may be desired. Go to a few shows before your show date to see what's in style.
If you are showing at any level besides the lowest, grass-roots level, the dress code is more formal for english disciplines. Though styles come and go, this is the norm right now on the show circuit:
- Hunters: black helmet with hair in hairnet and put up in helmet, white show shirt tucked in, black/navy/grey show jacket with 3 buttons, tan knee patch breeches, black belt, black tall boots (or paddock boots and jodhpur straps if you're under 12 years old), black gloves
- Jumpers: conservatively coloured helmet, white show shirt, black/navy/grey show jacket with 3 or 4 buttons, tan knee patch breeches (white in special classes only), belt, brown/black tall boots, gloves
- Dressage: black helmet (or top hat at higher levels) with hair in a hairnet in a braided bun, white show shirt, black show jacket, black or white gloves, white breeches, black boots
No matter what level or discipline, the emphasis is on clean and tidy everything. Spend the extra hour cleaning everything before hand and make sure everything is well fitting.
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What are the rules in equestrain?
well it really depends on what type of horse riding catigory. Western, dressage ot English
Do you have to plait up for a dressage test show?
Yes, you should plait your horse's mane and tail for lower level dressage. Grooming your horse and plaiting up shows respect to the judges. In higher level dressage, you may not need to, although you should always check with your instructor and the rules of the show. You will see if you watch videos of high level dressage test horses are unplaited and unbraided.
Is dressage timed?
No dressage is not timed
Are piaffes part of dressage?
it is a dressage move
What has the author Jane Kidd written?
Jane Kidd has written: 'A festival of dressage' -- subject(s): Dressage 'Practical dressage' -- subject(s): Dressage
What is a horses dressage?
There are no "dressage horses" but some breeds are used for dressage more than others,, e.g. you would probably use a warmblood rather than a cob. But basically, a dressage horse is a horse that does dressage :)
Does Classical Dressage have an age limit if you are going to start it as a career?
No, Classical Dressage and Dressage does not have an age limit. I've heard of one Olympic Dressage rider who still performs in his 80s! So you can have Classical Dressage or Dressage as a career as long as you are healthy and physically fit.
What horses are used for dressage?
FrisiansThoroughbredsAny horse can be used for Dressage.
Where can you watch dressage?
Either youtube or at your local dressage stable
What gait is NOT performed in Dressage?
gallop is not performed in dressage tests.
How many levels of dressage are there?
Their are 18 competitive levels in dressage
What has the author Kathy Connelly written?
Kathy Connelly has written: 'Dressage insights' -- subject(s): Interviews, Dressage, Dressage riders
