Lesson atire?

Now I know who posed for Ghost BC's Ghuleh/zombie queen drawing - the dress is trimmed with willies although a small dog has run off with one of them.
 
MotherOfChickens said:
I think in the US its because it (in many places) is so hot. so when I was out there, there was a lot of riding in full chaps and shorts, strappy tops. whereas for lessons we would wear breeches, boots and polo tops.
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I rode in the US, in South Carolina. We never wore shorts and full chaps. We did wear jeans sometimes but not in lessons. We only wore polo shirts for schooling horses for shows. But my trainer, while good, was not into being tidy...we all helped muck out and feed so there was that to take into account.
 
I never ride without sleeves, that is a safety lesson that was drilled into me in my first riding lessons, many years ago. I do think it is rude to present yourself or the horse in a less than clean state.
I had some lessons on a mechanical horse after I broke my ankle, the RI said I need not wear my hat but I felt that I needed to do so, to get a consistent feel of my balance etc. I have since had physio sessions on a different mechanical horse at a RS, which insists on a hat for their insurance cover.
 
My long term instructor and friend is known for saying "they don't go better for brushing" but that is because she would rather they were worked in and ready to go than beautifully presented!

I generally make an effort to make sure both horse and I are reasonably clean and tidy but she lives in the real world and knows that stuff happens!
 
Pearlsasinger said:
I never ride without sleeves, that is a safety lesson that was drilled into me in my first riding lessons, many years ago. I do think it is rude to present yourself or the horse in a less than clean state.
I had some lessons on a mechanical horse after I broke my ankle, the RI said I need not wear my hat but I felt that I needed to do so, to get a consistent feel of my balance etc. I have since had physio sessions on a different mechanical horse at a RS, which insists on a hat for their insurance cover.
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Seriously? That's hilarious; how bad a rider would you have to be to fall off a mechanical horse?
 
Attire aside.... I do wish that the more well endowed females would strap down their boobs because frankly, it hurts just to watch.
 
I ride in same as I usually do. Horse willbe brushed where tack goes (and elsewhere if I have time) - more important to put the effort into riding than looking pretty. Obv clinic I'd actually make a bit of effort
 
I try to be clean-ish, with dark jods, a polo shirt and a tidy silk on hat - will try to grab gloves without holes and run a damp cloth over boots. I usually try to wash grey mare's tail, but it's always brushed through as is mane - probably could do with upgrading my neck strap however which is currently an old stirrup leather fastened with silver duct tape! To be fair, what I'm wearing is usually the least of my worries in a lesson....
 
Cortez said:
Seriously? That's hilarious; how bad a rider would you have to be to fall off a mechanical horse?
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Actually, that's a real possibility with me - if you asked me to close my eyes and "feel" the motion. My balance/proprioception is so bad that I list to one side without visual cues to keep me vertical.
 
my biggest worry is will he load, a) quickly or b) do I need to text instructor to come to us? he is opinionated and difficult but generally keeps himself very clean - so not much of a concern there. matching? with who? can't be doing with the pressure!!! I always ride in short boots - hate long boots - have to use them at competitions obviously but certainly wouldn't out of choice = a throwback to a childhood in the pony club in the 70's and 80's - I know what my horse is capable of so why worry?
 
Cortez said:
Seriously? That's hilarious; how bad a rider would you have to be to fall off a mechanical horse?
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Goodness knows! Neither of those that I have been on have ever made an unexpected movement! I suppose though that a complete beginner might slide off. You can see their point about insurance cover though.
 
I like to look presentable, but doesn't necessarily mean horse and I are 100% spik and span!

Sometimes I only have 30 minutes to get ready for my weekly lesson. It's more than enough time for me to get changed, pick feet, quick brush, tack up and be on and ready for when my trainer arrives.

Sometimes B is really dirty (he's grey) so will try and get the worst off... but I'd rather be on and ready to go rather than sparkling clean and late.

I always ride in breeches (not always clean... sometimes jeans), long boots, hat, gloves & short/long sleeve top (never a vest). I just don't feel right riding in anything else.
 
Casey76 said:
Actually, that's a real possibility with me - if you asked me to close my eyes and "feel" the motion. My balance/proprioception is so bad that I list to one side without visual cues to keep me vertical.
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you need 2 out of 3 things working to balance - vision, proprioception and your inner ear. You should be able to take away 1 and still balance. Suggests an issue somewhere
 
Well after one of my instructors heard about me riding my horse without any tack, before a lesson after that he did tell me to remember to tack him up this time.

So yeah I'm not usually neat and tidy. I do try sometimes for a visiting instructor but it seems to make me nervous. Plus i know now that generally they take one look at my horse moving and go 'oh he's lovely' and that just makes me go 'great thanks for jinxing it I'm now spending the lesson arguing with the brat'.

Hopefully soon we will have some good lessons with him happy and chilled, so sod how we look. He's never clean anyway. :P
 
I would not train regularly with a trainer who gave a toss about whether my horse had a bit of mud on him or I had stains on my jods. I'm not paying them to give me marks out of ten for my turnout.
 
Out of respect for my coach, smart attire, polo shirt or if jumping long sleeved shirt, tie and V neck sweater. Breech s and long boots. Clean horse, hoof oiled, clean tack. Like many of you if I feel smartly dressed I ride better.
It's also easier for the coach to see your position if it's not hidden under sloppy clothes.
 
mynutmeg said:
you need 2 out of 3 things working to balance - vision, proprioception and your inner ear. You should be able to take away 1 and still balance. Suggests an issue somewhere
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Yeah, I had a TBI when I was 16, I have lots of downstream issues, that weren't immediately apparent at the time, and are slowly getting worse as I get older.
 
I hate the cream pony going anywhere dirty but dont have much option she is a pig who likes to wallow she would need a full bath to go out hacking so not practical however if she is going to a clinic or a different yard I usually hose off the worst a couple of hours before and put a sheet on her so she is at least presentable. We have sandy soil so she has usually a slight tint of orange
 
I love matchy - the high end, subtle stuff though, wouldn't go for cheap, rainbow colours!
For lessons at my yard, pony is groomed and mostly clean with the odd stable stain that won't fully brush out. Mane is combed neatly and tail is free of shavings. Nice saddle cloth with matching bandages. I wear long boots, breeches in a neutral tone and a polo shirt that will match (or at least complement) the saddle cloth.
For lessons or clinics away from the yard, as above but, I will wash off any stable stains. I attended a clinic with a well know dressage rider once and I plaited up for it :D OTT? Maybe but, I wasn't the only one who did this!
 
Casey76 said:
Yeah, I had a TBI when I was 16, I have lots of downstream issues, that weren't immediately apparent at the time, and are slowly getting worse as I get older.
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Issues becoming apparent down the line isn't uncommon but shouldn't really deteriorate with a good reason - might be worth getting a neuro opinion on whats going on if you haven't already
 
Daughter went to a lesson once dressed as a princess.

Did have a quick daydream if I could get away with that - fairy wings a bit OTT?
 
tallyho! said:
Daughter went to a lesson once dressed as a princess.

Did have a quick daydream if I could get away with that - fairy wings a bit OTT?
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I'm amazed my daughter hasn't tried that. She's ridden in lots of dresses (with breeches underneath) but so far we've avoided princess dresses and fairy wings
 
clean horse and usually put some nice boots on them, matching top. clean clothes and decent riding footwear too!

more important to turn up and be ready on time and in the right frame of mind to learn tho!
 
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