Beagler's

[nikki_07766]

Im looking into getting a beagler for dressage and i was just wondering what all you dressage diva's wear, whats the best make and colour to get etc?
Thanks Nikki

 

[kick_On]

Patey - bespoke and i would match your main jacket - i have navy blue, but it also matches my other jackets

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Personally I prefer navy blue. Make depends on your budget. If you are feeling really flush then you cannot go wrong with a made to measure Patey, if you are not up to paying Patey prices then the Charles Owen beagler is very good, the velvet on it is good quality which makes it look more expensive, the cheapest option seems to be the Horka dressage hat, looks OK on but close up the velvet is not so nice but it is cheap.

 

[KatB]

The Pateys and the Charles Owen ones are lovely. The Horka's are ok for the price, but personally gone off mine as the shape aint great!! Would get a CO one, but doesnt fit me.

 

[FMM]

Charles Owen (they do normal and deep crown) are the standard ones - around £120. Horkas don't look as good, but are only about £40. Made to measure Pateys are nearer the £400 mark and some people never find them comfortable (whereas other people can wear them all day).

Navy blue is the standard colour for ladies and is also the easiest colour to sell if you no longer require it.

 

[nikki_07766]

Fab, thanks for that, erm not sure i am feeling flush enought to get a patey one

, i was looking at the CO one's so i think i'll go and have a look in the shop

 

[kerilli]

i've got a Charles Owen which is very nice and very secure. however, a Patey's been on my wish-list for yonks, they really do look a cut above the rest. Navy for ladies i think, always looks much more chic than black.

 

[ccooxxyy]

I use a navy, charles owen one, its lovely, wld love a patey but too pricy!!!

 

[lifeslemons]

I've got a Charles Owen... they're good, but I dream of having a Patey. I drive past their showroom twice a day and always want to go in and steal one!

 

[CastleMouse]

If you're willing to splash out a bit then Pateys are the best... Charles Owen beaglers are also very nice IMO for the price

 

[lifeslemons]

Surprised no one has mentioned Christies, I always thought they were popular/desire after too. (Have a similar niche market to Pateys)

 

[Wiz]

Have to agree with others Patey - or Charles Owen on a more realistic budget. I've got a navy CO think it's a 56 which I used for in hand showing and no longer have use for - still v gd condition - PM me if you'd be interested

 

[Ferdinase514]

I have a Navy CO High Crown (Classic) Beagler - they are lovely. Had a Horka, but agree that shape is a bit off and they look cheap

 

[K27]

I have a Charles Owen Beagler, a Navy one and its really comfortable! The Patey's are really nice but I couldn't justify spending that sort of money on a hat- would rather put it towards a holiday in Barbados!!

 

[kizzywiz]

I've got my first aff test in a couple of weeks, are you all going to laugh at me in my skull cap??? Beagler is on my wish list, but would rather wait till I can afford a nice one, & she is a bit sharp, so wouldn't want to land on my head in a beagler.

 

[custard]

Ebay, got a barely used CO for £60

 

[Aleka81]

I have a patey and absolutely love it!! Its so comfortable and was worth every penny. The CO ones are lovely though.

 

[Solstar]

i love my Patey- it was my grans, my mums and is now mine. it's navy and is soooo comfy.

 

[Christmas Crumpet]

I would have a look on Ebay - there are usually a few Patey's, Charles Owens, Christie's etc on there. I have a Locks hat for hunting which is navy blue and is lovely. If you buy a Patey off Ebay which is your size but perhaps not a 100% fit then you can go and see them and they will remould it to fit your head. Only if it is the right size though - they won't shrink them or stretch them hugely!!

Personally I would recommend Ebay Patey or Christie. You can't go wrong there!!

 

[Touchwood]

I have a navy Charles Owen one which I love, it looks expensive and fits really well.

I do hanker after a Patey though.......sadly there are many more things I need to spend my money on!