Bitten the bullet!

[dianchi]

Taking my 4yo to a walk trot test tonight
Nice and little show, only 6 in the class and I'm in last

Turnout question for me!

I had always worn my blue velvet for dressage till BRC said it's not legal in their rules
I will need to replace it anyway as it's only a BSEN (suggestions welcome- need one for showing too)

I also have my JTE navy blue hat which I guess looks more "modern"

I wear a cut away navy jacket, thoughts on what looks best?

 

[eggs]

I compete BD dressage in my Charles Owen Ayr 8. I've got one in black and one in blue - depending on what jacket I am wearing. I tend to wear my hacking jacket for prelim and novice tests (black hat) and my blue jacket for elementary and above.

 

[dianchi]

Sorry not been clear!

These are what I have and comp is tonight!

However going forward will need new velvet
As will be showing as well!

 

[Under-the-radar]

BSEN is still BRC legal until 1st Jan 2016

 

[DressageCob]

Either hat will be fine. You'll find there's a fairly even mix between people wearing velvet and people wearing the more "modern" style hats. Go for whichever you find more comfortable or you're more used to.

 

[wkiwi]

Don't forget to wear a smile too!

 

[Under-the-radar]

As someone pointed out today to a friend of mine who was stressing about having a mucky horse to go to an evening summer series tonight, you don't get ANY points for turnout or dress at dressage! Thank the lord!!

 

[dianchi]

I'll pop up a report in a bit

FWIW- my horses are always bathed and plaited for comps, regardless if it's local evening dressage or main ring at county shows- mum drilled into for years if your going to do it look the best you can!

 

[Under-the-radar]

I'll pop up a report in a bit

FWIW- my horses are always bathed and plaited for comps, regardless if it's local evening dressage or main ring at county shows- mum drilled into for years if your going to do it look the best you can!

Mine too - not that it helps scores though. I always say that I think I should get more points for my super shiny boots!