What to wear to take my pony to church on Sunday.

[Expo]

I own a highland pony (who happens to be related to the Balmoral highlands, but that is entirely co-incidental). My village church is holding a service for Her Majesty this Sunday and they have lovely pictures of HM, flowers and the like as part of that. I have been asked if it would be possible to take my pony along to act as a "meet and greet" by the church door and to represent the Queen's horses at the service, which, as we all know, were a huge part of her life: quite a lot of very big shoes to fill there, but I'm sure he's up to the task. He's also a pretty laid back lad so I'm sure will enjoy the fuss. (not planning on taking him into the church!)

I'm happy to go along - especially as we can walk there from the yard - but what should I wear? Options are my dressage gear but with tie rather than stock, so black show jacket, white shirt, black tie with white or cream rods, black boots/hat/gloves. Or do I go for cream jods, black boots, tweed jacket and an HM style head scarf, which is more what HM would have worn when around her ponies? Pony will be wearing a tartan summer sheet and his normal bridle. Please advise. Thank you.

 

[AmyMay]

I’d go with the former. You’ll look incredibly smart.

 

[Pippity]

I'd go with tweed for a Highland pony, but with a riding hat instead of the scarf.

 

[katastrophykat]

I agree- tweed and a velvet hat is my native go-to!
what a lovely thing to do ?

 

[YorksG]

If you go tweed, which I would, then perhaps a black tie and black armband?

 

[babymare]

Oh please take a photo. what a wonderful way to show respect to the Queen

 

[Abacus]

I would also go tweed with a hat. And ideally I think I wouldn't have a rug on the pony unless there is a real need for one? What a lovely thing to do.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Tweed and a hat too ?

 

[Jenko109]

Either option will look perfect, please do take a photo. It would be lovely to see.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Tweed, cream breeches, velvet riding hat I think a tie or stock would look just as nice

 

[OldNag]

If you go tweed, which I would, then perhaps a black tie and black armband?

I would say this ^^

And ps... what a lovely thing to do.

 

[Rumtytum]

Tweed, black tie and armband.
A lovely thing to do, and another who would really like to see a photo.

 

[palo1]

Tweed, black tie and armband.
A lovely thing to do, and another who would really like to see a photo.

This!! I think this is a lovely, simple tribute - I would like to shyly ask if you can respectfully carry my best wishes and thanks to HM The Queen too when you are there. This is definitely something I would do if I had been asked but I haven't lol.

 

[Leam_Carrie]

Nothing to add, except a lovely thing to do and please share a photo

 

[2 Dragons]

I agree with tweed, hat and black tie. Traditional and respectful. A lovely thing to do

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I'd go tweed too. Please do post a pic.

 

[Palindrome]

I am a bit surprised by the answers, it's a funeral service so I'd go in black as much as possible.

 

[Auslander]

The staff who were with Prince Philips Fell ponies at his funeral were in tweed, so I agree with the majority.

 

[Red-1]

I think either would be smart.

I wouldn't do a headscarf though.

 

[nagblagger]

I agree with majority, tweed.
I don't want to be a spoiler as it's a lovely idea, but check your insurance is covered for this. (I had to inform company when I took donkey to Palm Sunday services at Christchurch Priory)

 

[Expo]

I agree with majority, tweed.
I don't want to be a spoiler as it's a lovely idea, but check your insurance is covered for this. (I had to inform company when I took donkey to Palm Sunday services at Christchurch Priory)

Good point about insurance. I'll check. Think I will go for tweed with a black arm band and a hat rather than a headscarf.

I've now heard that another local lady, who has 4 corgis is also going with her dogs - should be interesting.

 

[Surbie]

I own a highland pony (who happens to be related to the Balmoral highlands, but that is entirely co-incidental). My village church is holding a service for Her Majesty this Sunday and they have lovely pictures of HM, flowers and the like as part of that. I have been asked if it would be possible to take my pony along to act as a "meet and greet" by the church door and to represent the Queen's horses at the service, which, as we all know, were a huge part of her life: quite a lot of very big shoes to fill there, but I'm sure he's up to the task. He's also a pretty laid back lad so I'm sure will enjoy the fuss. (not planning on taking him into the church!)

I'm happy to go along - especially as we can walk there from the yard - but what should I wear? Options are my dressage gear but with tie rather than stock, so black show jacket, white shirt, black tie with white or cream rods, black boots/hat/gloves. Or do I go for cream jods, black boots, tweed jacket and an HM style head scarf, which is more what HM would have worn when around her ponies? Pony will be wearing a tartan summer sheet and his normal bridle. Please advise. Thank you.

What a fabulous thing to do. I'd go tweed and a black armband - but whatever you choose, please do post a pic after.

 

[HashRouge]

I think either sounds lovely, but your pony would look much smarter without a rug on.

 

[KJ94]

How did it go? ? any pictures would love to see! Such a lovely thing to do!