Dress Code-Working Hunters

[oscarwild]

Well I have just started competing on my new mare and am looking at trying some working hunter, show jumping and ridding club horse classes later on in the summer.
But I was wondering what the dress code for these classes would be so I could get organised now to save hassle closer to the time.
What would you guys wear for these classes?

 

[BronsonNutter]

Tweed jacket (brown/green is the norm, but I've seen blue-purpley tweeds even at county level, and it doesn't look bad providing your horse suits it ), beige/cream/yellow jods, brown gloves, black long boots, shirt and tie to complement horse and jacket (I wear a pale blue shirt because white looks godawful with my tweed, and they didn't sell yellow ones in the kid's school uniform department of matalan ) then a hat - peaked and navy with the skin coloured harness always looks smartest, but to be honest, I know someone who went to HOYs in a skull cap and did very very well, so the judges can't mind too much

 

[Javabb94]

I normally wear -
tweed
cream/canary jods
white shirt
yellow tie with blue pinspots
brown gloves
long black boots although i just wear boots and gaiters
i had a navy velvet hat with flesh harness however I won a large pony m&m working hunter in a black Showjumping hat so I dont think hat matters too much
spurs

horse -
Brown Tack
Boots can be worn for jumping but have to be taken off for the show
I think either a double bridle or snaffle is correct however im going to be competing mine in a gag as thats what he goes best in
Doesnt really matter about noseband either
Plain Brown Numnah

 

[MissSBird]

For yourself:

Hat - best is velvet (navy, green or brown) with flesh straps, though other kinds are permissable. Stay away from black if you can.
Tweed - best is green, mustard or brown. Blue is slowly making a comeback at county level, but is only really seen on children so far.
Shirt - any pastal colour, or a white/colour stripe. Avoid white if you can.
Tie - patterned in a colour that compliments your jacket/shirt
Gloves - brown leather
Breeches/jods - beige, cream or yellow
Boots - black long boots or black jod boots with well fitting gaiters. If you can, avoid laces/modern features and stick to traditional design.

Your hair should be in a bun with a hairnet, and if your hair is too short you can buy false buns if you really want to go the whole hog. Avoid scrunchies, ribbons and buttonholes - those are for kids on showponies!

The above is what you should wear - at local level though, you will not be thrown out the ring for a black hat or laces on your boots. Make sure you enjoy it, then slowly perfect your turnout over time

Tack wise, brown is traditionally preferred for showing but black is becoming more and more common.

Traditionally hunters on the flat are ridden in double bridles. For workers, however, any bit is acceptable (except bitless) as long as the horse goes well. You can also wear martingales and breastplates. Be aware, however, that the kiss theory should apply. The simplier/gentler the bit the better to show your horse off as a good hunter. That being said, far better to be in control in a pelham than run off with in a snaffle!

For riding club horse, you will need to show in a snaffle. No martingales or breastplates etc are allowed.

For both these classes a GP saddle is fine. Use a numnah that matches the colour of the saddle, and is as neatly fitted to the edge of the saddle as you can find. Ideally, you shouldn't even see it.

Have fun, and happy shopping!