Jo_x
Well-Known Member
I think there is definitely a place for modernising dress codes and making some clothes more practical. Much of current dress codes are based on what the aristocracy used to wear. It's no wonder horse sports don't get taken seriously when we are dressing as Victorians.
Some things are based on practicalities yes, most aren't. White or pale jodhpurs are about the least practical thing going. It's all very well arguing the safety aspect for long sleeves, but it's strange that shows don't insist on arms being covered in the warmup ring.
I also think it makes competitions more interesting when the competitors actually look different from each other so you can tell them apart, and they aren't just wearing variations of navy and black!
Some things are based on practicalities yes, most aren't. White or pale jodhpurs are about the least practical thing going. It's all very well arguing the safety aspect for long sleeves, but it's strange that shows don't insist on arms being covered in the warmup ring.
I also think it makes competitions more interesting when the competitors actually look different from each other so you can tell them apart, and they aren't just wearing variations of navy and black!