What would you wear?

[QueenLizzie]

Hi! I hope this is the correct place to put this, I'm new to the forum.

I currently work at a dressage show barn as a stable hand/groom and my boss asked me if I would be interested in going to some shows with her as a groom. They would be 3-4 days and hotel and food is covered. Has anyone done anything like this who could give me some advice? What should I wear while at the shows? (I live in the US)

 

[Annagain]

What will you be doing at the shows? Will you be going into the ring at all or just preparing the horses?

 

[ihatework]

Something comfortable and practical, suitable for the weather conditions, but not scruffy. Good boots that won’t give you blisters.
Some changes of outfit.
Maybe something more smart-casual if there is evening entertainment.
Riding kit if you are likely to be walking off/exercising

 

[QueenLizzie]

I will be cooling down and warming up horses. I don't think I'll be going into the ring.

 

[QueenLizzie]

My responsibilities will be, some small amount of riding, mucking, grooming, feeding/watering, making sure the trailers and stalls are ready, leading, tacking/untacking, etc.

 

[Annagain]

In that case I’d wear not tatty riding wear. If you’re anything like me, the sort of thing you’d wear to a lesson rather than every day. Clean jodhpurs, a polo shirt (with a long sleeved base layer underneath if necessary) and a gilet if you need an extra layer. I suspect it might be warm enough for just a polo shirt though.

 

[oldie48]

Why not ask your boss? It sounds like a great opportunity so your boss must value you. I'd just tell her/him how pleased you are to be asked and want to make sure you do everything correctly for her/him.

 

[QueenLizzie]

Thanks!

I definetly will! I just wanted to see what other people do so I can know what to expect.