In hand showing - county level

[akehurstannabel]

O k now I have got on and eneterd Holly. What exactly should I wear? Do I have to wear a hat? I'd rather not a s it gets so hot. Also would it be possible to wear a waistcoat with a shirt and tie instead of a jacket again for the hot factor. All advice gratefully received! Jo x

[lancslass]

hi jo,
well you aint going to like my reply! LOL

wearing a hat is a must, it finishes the overall picture off. a jacket too..........to be correct.

i wear a blue toggi suede hat OR a brown aussie hat in suede. you could also wear a felt hat if you preffered or even a beagler .
if your hair is long, tie it up neatly out of the way..........nothing worse than hair sprouing out all over..........makes the finished pic look a bit tatty.
lose any earrings you may wear
a cream shirt with a tie f your choice that co ordinates with your jacket.
a green tweed jacket
cream/biege trousers
brown boots [preferrably steel toe caps for obvious reasons and some you can comfortably run in.]
brown leather gloves
brown show cane.
thin black/brown elastic for your back number instead of the crude tape you get from the show! lol
does this help!?

[lancslass]

this is an old pic, but it will give you the general idea.
try to look happier than the miserable sod in the photo too ;D

[akehurstannabel]

Hmmmn.....I am going to roast! I have a blue tweed jacket and a blue dps tie. I was going to get a school shirt as i'm quite little and that would be cheap. Holly actually has a black bridle. Do you think I should get her a brown one. Also do I use her reins to lead her or a leather show lead. Oh dear i don't know what to do about the hat! I'll have to have a look round or borrow a blue riding hat. I will also have to get trousers, show cane and gloves. This is going to get expensive! I was thinking of putting my hair in a net then if i have to wear a hat as it's mad corkscrew curls! Jo x

[akehurstannabel]

Yes that what we intend to do! She has been known to go up so i am going to get a blue velvet riding hat for safety reasons! Hadn't really thought about it before but it would be a sensible precaution. Thank you all very much for your advice and pictures. I feel a lot clearer about what I am aiming for now! Jo x

[The Moo]

Karen, you said a green tweed jacket.
Is that just your preference as it looks best with black/brown ponies or is it what is expected by the judges.

[kermie]

ed2004 said:

Karen, you said a green tweed jacket.
Is that just your preference as it looks best with black/brown ponies or is it what is expected by the judges.

Green is the "norm". Historically blue tweeds were cheaper, inferior quality jackets and whether we like it or not - there is a lot of snobbery in showing!

There are a lot of brown tweeds being worn now so the attitude is slowly changing.

[rebeccajane]

I think brown tended to be coarser?

[lancslass]

i personally think the green tweds look more professional and a lot smarter. echo everything kermie said above.

[akehurstannabel]

Well just tried my jacket on and it's a touch snug shall we say! Going t try to trade it in for a more comfortable model. (aah the saga of the drastically increasing for no discernible reason bust!!!!) I'll see if i can find a green one then. Jo x