Tweed colours?

[crystalclear]

Hi all,

For showing I know you need tweed and I have a feeling it needs to be green tweed like this for example...

http://www.mrscandy.co.uk/gold/Images/06_07/photo-58-192.jpg

Quick question, what colour is this tweed, is this too mustard/light for showing?

http://www.beamanscountrystore.com/images/product/ce37fcc7b1024c5fed4b2d03d17ac769.jpg

I think it is, just wanted to check!

 

[Fiona]

I'd certainly much prefer first one on an adult.

Might get away with second one on a small WHP perhaps. .

Fiona

 

[Lanky Loll]

Depends on what class you're doing whether you need tweed or not. That tweed should be fine - most people try and pick a colour that complements their horse

 

[crystalclear]

Ok this is what I thought! Thank you, def need to stick to a green tweed then. Just having a look around at the different companies, looking for a tweed with navy/blue overtones

 

[crystalclear]

Depends on what class you're doing whether you need tweed or not. That tweed should be fine - most people try and pick a colour that complements their horse

Thank you - I'd def need tweed. For in hand riding horse and potential part bred m&m

 

[Fiona]

Have you a picture of your horse?

It might be ok for in hand if it complements your horse....

Fiona

 

[acorn92x]

I like the first one - you can't go far wrong with a nice green tweed!

 

[crystalclear]

I'm just looking round at tweeds at the mo. Those were just random pics I found to ask about the background colour. Yearling is currently a steel grey colour but will eventually be greying out. Have a navy/White browband, pale blue shirt and navy/polka dot tie. Just looking to upgrade jacket

 

[crystalclear]

There's a couple of nice ones on pretty ponies, beau cheval and mrs candy

 

[Fiona]

No then, it might go with a chestnut. .

Go for the safer bet green one or similar. .

Fiona

 

[Lanky Loll]

Ok this is what I thought! Thank you, def need to stick to a green tweed then. Just having a look around at the different companies, looking for a tweed with navy/blue overtones

I believe navy tweed is frowned upon (waiting to be corrected by those that know more) but there are certainly green tweeds with navy - I have this one in green check: http://www.shiresequestrian.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=104&cat=826&page=1 with a navy collar

 

[acorn92x]

I always thought that navy tweed was for Hack riders and evening performances?

 

[Lanky Loll]

Plain navy for hacks and evenings

 

[crystalclear]

Yes apparently I'm not to wear navy, as above really. I'm still learning mind!

 

[be positive]

The Mrs Candy website seems rather out of date so the one you linked to may no longer be available, I like this one it has a blue over check on a green base, very smart and good quality that should last many years.

http://www.designerbrowbands.co.uk/Riding Wear/jackets/k572.htm

 

[crystalclear]

Ok, I'll attach a picture. Going for a complete overhaul (I know there are quite a few things to change). So any suggestions of a jacket would be fab please. In hand riding horse and I may do some part bred m&m. This is the first pic of us on here, (scared!) as I don't really do in hand showing, well I've never done it until twice this year...

Not really up on the showing world so suggestions appreciated

 

[Fiona]

The jacket you are wearing is lovely. ...

Do you need to change?

I like the one be positive linked too

Fiona

 

[crystalclear]

The Mrs Candy website seems rather out of date so the one you linked to may no longer be available, I like this one it has a blue over check on a green base, very smart and good quality that should last many years.

http://www.designerbrowbands.co.uk/Riding Wear/jackets/k572.htm

Oh thank you for this link. I hadn't seen this website. Yes this looks like it would be one that would suit as it has the blue to tie in

 

[Highlands]

There's a couple of nice ones on pretty ponies, beau cheval and mrs candy

Can't beat any of these, they are so well cut and look fab! Just slimmed down a lot and can get into old jackets and they look fab despite being 8 years old!

 

[crystalclear]

They have lasted a long time then highlands! I wasn't sure if my jacket was 'good enough'

 

[sychnant]

I have the "yellow" tweed in the picture, it's really not as pale as it looks there, really more of a beige colour

 

[gina2201]

I have just bought a green tweed, the Caldene Silverdale, I went for green to complement my bright bay, however my first use of it was showing a grey M&M inhand last weekend!

 

[Highlands]

They have lasted a long time then highlands! I wasn't sure if my jacket was 'good enough'

Plenty good enough but hardly over worn .... Minus 5 stone they fit! So pleased!

 

[conniegirl]

It entirely depends on the class you are doing.
With ponies you can get away with loud tweeds. For my hunter ponies I had a mustard coloured tweed with bright red bold overcheck.
For horses it should be more sedate but bothe brown and green tweeds with subtle overchecks are normal. I now have a proper hunter so my tweed is green with a subtle burghundy and yellow overcheck

 

[crystalclear]

It entirely depends on the class you are doing.
With ponies you can get away with loud tweeds. For my hunter ponies I had a mustard coloured tweed with bright red bold overcheck.
For horses it should be more sedate but bothe brown and green tweeds with subtle overchecks are normal. I now have a proper hunter so my tweed is green with a subtle burghundy and yellow overcheck

Ah ok this makes sense, so ponies louder really? I'll be in the in hand riding horse, or sometimes 1,2,3 yr old open depending on show. Also, part bred m and m.

 

[crystalclear]

I have just bought a green tweed, the Caldene Silverdale, I went for green to complement my bright bay, however my first use of it was showing a grey M&M inhand last weekend!

Oh wow, will have a look at this. How did you get on at your show?

 

[crystalclear]

I've decided!! What do you think of this one...

http://www.mrscandy.co.uk/gold/images/tweeds/tweeds_04.jpg