Are Pinstripe Tailcoats allowed in British Dressage Competitions?

[Lynette30]

I have seen that Asmar Equestrian has a gorgeous new pinstripe tailcoat available. But I am not sure if I would be allowed to wear this in a competition? According to the rules stated by British Dressage - “Tail coats and short jackets may be any plain conservative, dark colour. For example navy, bottle green or charcoal grey etc. Tweed coats should not be brightly coloured or have loud patterns.”

Link to the rule book -
http://www.britishdressage.net/Rule Book/Rule Book 2012 FINAL Print Copy 23rd Sept.pdf

Do you think I would be allowed to wear a pinstripe tailcoat in affiliated British Dressage competitions?

 

[MissChaos]

Don't compete affiliated but with the 'plain' clause, I wouldn't have thought so. The way to be most sure is to just get your answer from BD. Drop them an email so you've got it in writing.

 

[MJC]

http://www.dressage-collection.com/
according to this site you can wear pinstripe if it is subtle!

 

[Lynette30]

Thanks! I think the Asmar one is subtle enough, but i guess it depends on if the judges like pinstripe as much as i do!!