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at the beginning level of Hunter, Jumper, Eventing, or Dressage
can be achieved with a black helmet, navy show jacket, white
shirt, beige or tan breeches, and black boots. For riders who
have decided to specialize in just one type of competition,
each has it's own "Dress Code" |
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Hunter & Equitation - A black helmet is always
correct. Recently, the more trendy riders have been wearing
the European styled GPA or Charles Owen type style vented black
micro suede helmets. Current rules require A.S.T.M./S.E.I. certified
helmets at all U.S. Hunter Jumper association sanctioned shows.
Apparel hunt caps can still be worn by riders in some of the
breed shows. A.S.T.M./S.E.I. Certified models feature an impact
absorbing inner liner of styrene and a permanently attached
harness. The "apparel" hunt caps offer no head protection,
but feature a sleeker profile.
Jumpers - Riders wear a European style GPA vented or
Charles Owen style A.S.T.M. Certified safety helmet in black
micro suede or smooth shell helmet with an optional vertical
vent down the front above the brim. ALL riders at U.S.E.F. sanctioned
competitions are required to have an ASTM/SEI Certified helmet.
Dressage - Most lower level riders wear a black or navy
hunt cap. A round-top derby can also be worn at the lower levels
but seems to be less popular recently. As a rider progresses
up the levels, a black or navy top hat can be worn. For riders
looking for safety, an A.S.T.M./S.E.I. helmet in black can be
worn at any level.
Eventing - For Cross Country, a helmet meeting A.S.T.M.
safety standards is required. Most riders choose an A.S.T.M./S.E.I.
Certified Jockey or Training helmet with a nylon cover in their
barn or team colors. For stadium Jumping, a black or navy helmet
meeting A.S.T.M./S.E.I. safety standards is required. For Dressage,
a black or navy helmet, hunt cap, or top hat (at the FEI Level
only) can be worn.
Training - If a rider wants head protection, choose an
A.S.T.M./S.E.I. Certified vented schooling helmet. |
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Hunter/Jumper - Black, tall, laced
instep field boots with zippers up the back have become the
boot of choice. These boots have a slimmer ankle profile and
improved fit. Look for the extra tall profile on the outside
of the boot top. Be certain to fit new boots about 1" taller
than the leg length to allow for the drop in height as the boots
break in and wrinkle around the ankle. The field boot is very
soft to allow for maximum flexibility in the ankle desired by
jumping riders.
Eventing - Black, tall, laced field boots are used by
most riders for all phases. If a rider desires, they may wear
a stiffer dress style boot for the Dressage phase.
Dressage - the very stiff Dressage dress boot with an
inside front zipper in black is the choice of most Dressage
competitors. The boot features a stiffer rod up the back of
the leg to prevent wrinkling. This boot assists the rider to
use their leg aids correctly because it won't allow lifting
or twisting of the heel. These boots allow a very smooth connection
to the horse's sides as they do not wrinkle all the way down
the leg.
Training - Some riders choose to wear tall boots and
breeches for schooling. Most riders prefer a short laced or
zippered paddock boot combined with half chaps. |
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Hunter/Jumper - In the Hunter Ring:
beige, sand, or tan are the only colors worn. Most riders prefer
tailored breeches made of smooth woven fabric with a kneepatch
and a relaxed fit. These breeches provide a more flattering
look and help hide underwear and shirt lines. The side zip style
is very traditional for ladies and girls. Young children may
wear jodphur pants with a cuff and foot strap over their short
paddock boots. For regular jumper classes, the beige, sand,
or tan colors are worn. For informal jumper classes, some riders
are wearing charcoal gray or other conservative colors. For
jumper classics, white may be worn. Over the past two year,
the front zip breeches have made a comeback on the "A"
hunter jumper circuit. First made popular by the German Pikeur
brand, in a high tech microfiber performance fabric, it is now
also made by Tailored Sportsman and several other brands.
Dressage - At all levels white or cream colors are worn.
Many riders prefer the grip of the full inset seat styles. High
performance microfiber fabrics are more durable, so they are
preferred over cotton/lycra materials.
Eventing - For the Dressage phase - white, cream, or
beige may be worn in knee patch or full inset seat style. for
Stadium Jumping - white, cream, beige, sand, or khaki may be
worn. for Cross Country - any color breeches may be worn.
Training - Most riders prefer to school in breeches or
riding tights to prevent rubbing caused by the seams on "blue
jeans". Your saddle's seat will last much longer if you
avoid wearing jeans with rough seams. Many saddle manufacturers
will not honor leather warranties if breeches are not worn for
riding. |
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Hunter/Jumper - If a rider wants
to own only one jacket, a dark navy or black with double vented
back is suitable for all Hunter or Jumper competitions including
classics. Most riders who are looking to stand out in the larger
classes choose tone on tone plaids or stripes in navy, black,
brown, or dark gray. A current trend is shiny light reflective
fabrics in traditional dark navy and black. Many shows allow
jumper riders to compete without a jacket in the regular classes,
but require one for the classics. For the hunter classics, formal
attire is required: a navy or black short coat or shadbelly
tail coat. For the jumper classics: a navy or black coat is
required. U.S.E.T. members may wear scarlet. Piping on the collars
is a trend in the jumper ring.
Dressage - Black or navy are the only colors for Dressage
competitions in solids or tone on tone patterns. For the lower
levels, a short jacket with one center back vent is worn. For
the F.E.I. levels, a shadbelly tail coat is worn. Silver piped
collars with silver buttons are popular. The German manufacturers
are starting to offer fancy tone on tone and pinstripes and
patterns, which are very popular.
Eventing - For the Dressage phase, black or navy jackets
are worn. For Stadium Jumping, any color jacket may be worn.
Many riders wear their Dressage jacket for Stadium Jumping,
but recently, the more stylish riders have been choosing hunt
jackets in navy, black, brown, or dark gray for stadium jumping.
For Cross Country, jackets are not worn, but safety vests are
required in any color. |
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Hunter/Jumper - Long or short sleeve shirts in cotton
or CoolMax fabric with matching choker collar for ladies and
girls, and a tie for men and boys. For "formal attire"
classics, a white shirt is required. For all other classes most
riders choose a color which will help them stand out in a large
competitive class. Popular colors: blue, purple, teal, and pink.
The white shirt with a contrasting ribbon trim on the choker
or contrasting collar and cuff lining is the hot trend now.
A recent trend at the breed shows is dark shirts in black, brown,
and burgundy. Many riders have their initials embroidered on
their choker collar in a color to coordinate with their show
jacket.
Dressage - Long or short sleeve in white, cream or pastel
colors with a white or cream stock tie. Cotton shirts are traditional,
but recently many riders are choosing the hi-tech moisture wicking
CoolMax fabrics. The zip front pique weave shirt in short sleeves
are a top seller. The ruffled pre-tied stock in plain white
or trimmed in silver or bling is the current trend.
Eventing - For Dressage, a white or cream shirt is worn.
For the Show Jumping phase, the same attire can be worn that
is used for Dressage. Many ridrs are wearing the more colorful
Hunter/Jumper jackets and shirts for Show Jumping. For Cross
country, a long or short sleeve polo type shirt is worn under
the safety vest in a rider's barn or team colors. |
Hunter/Jumper - For Hunter and Equitation a black leather
glove is worn. For the jumper classes any glove which provides
a good grip is used. The German style glove with a velcro closure
is the number one choice.
Dressage - Most judges prefer a white or cream glove
in leather, fabric, or synthetic. At the lower level a black
glove can be worn.
Eventing - For the Dressage phase, a white or cream glove
is preferred but a black pair can be worn at the lower levels.
For Show Jumping and Cross Country, gloves are optional but
should be chosen to provide good grip. |
Hunter/Jumper - For Hunters and Equitation, a short
to medium length Prince of Wales spur with leather straps to
match the rider's boots are appropriate. Silver spur strap buckles
and small "bling" designs are currently popular. Recently,
the blunt rollerball spurs have been used to prevent rubbing
the horse's sides. The jumping bat, if used, should be short
18" to 24" in black or brown. For the Jumper classes,
any spurs can be worn and jumping bats are longer (24"-28")
to be more effective.
Dressage - Spurs are slightly heavier and longer than
those used for jumping. The longer length allows a rider to
use the spur without turning the toe out. a blunt end or a blunt
rowel style are most popular with either a black leather or
braided nylon spur strap. spurs are required at the F.E.I. Level
and optional below that level. Whips are long to be able to
tap the horse behing the leg. 120cm is the longest permitted
in competition. Whips may not be permitted in certain championship
and F.E.I. classes.
Eventing - In the Dressage phase, spurs are optional,
but if used may not exceed 1 1/4" length and must not be
sharp enough to be capable of wounding a horse. Dressage whips
are not allowed in competition. In the Show Jumping and Cross
Country phases, spurs must follow the same specifications as
the Dressage phase. If a jumping bat is used it may not exceed
30". |
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