For more informal competitions, well-fitted polo shirts are acceptable. Pair breeches with a belt for a professional, put-together look. Boots should be clean and polished. G loves: Gloves are optional, although common in the jumper ring. There is a wide variety of styles and fabrics of gloves available, so shop around to see what works best for you. Be sure to ride in your gloves prior to competition! Long hair should be tucked into your helmet, preferably with a hair net.
Western riders should appear polished and conservatively dressed, paying careful attention to their silhouette on the rail. Also remember that you should dress to play up your strengths: dark colors minimize, while light colors emphasize.
Riders must wear Western hat; long-sleeved shirt any type of collar, trousers or pants and boots; a one-piece long-sleeved equitation suit is acceptable provided it includes any type of collar. Chaps, shotgun chaps and spurs are optional unless riders are showing in trail or pleasure class. Protective headgear may be worn without penalty; not required. Shirt: A show shirt is the foundation of your western show outfit, and a tailored, flattering fit is crucial.
Traditional, solid-colored blouses are a timeless, budget-friendly look. They are preferred for those who show in events like reining or cutting, where freedom of movement is paramount. Rhinestones, patterns, and color can help riders stand out and shine in rail classes. Pants: Classic jeans can work, but they can often make for a bulky fit under chaps.
The best choice is a pair of fitted pants with a hint of stretch. You can even consider trying English breeches. Just make sure they have belt loops wide enough for your western belt! Pants should always match your chaps in color. Chaps: Chaps are the most important element of a winning western wardrobe. A flattering fit will set the tone for your entire ensemble.
They should hang snugly off your waist, and they should cover your pants belt when you are mounted. A good fit in the thigh would be if you can just fit your hand between your thigh and the chaps leg. When your hand is in there, you should not be able to move it around or wiggle your fingers. The cowboy lifestyle can often require working and riding in difficult circumstances and chaps prove to be useful when riding in thick brush and dealing with various weather conditions that may come up within a single day.
Having the extra layer of leather protection for the legs was useful for daily activities. How Should Half Chaps Fit?
Initially, half chaps will fit snug around the calf and high on the back of the knee. As time goes on, half chaps will give and drop slightly.
They may even be difficult to zip at first, but they will stretch over time. Good boots or shoes help protect your feet if they get stepped on, and help prevent your foot from sliding through the stirrup should you fall off your horse when riding. Full length chaps help to keep the legs warm and dry whilst riding which can be very useful in the winter.
Half chaps have the zip at the side and zip downwards from the knee — for ease of use, whereas gaiters have a hidden zip at the back and zip upwards from the ankle for the more formal look of a classic long boot. Some half chaps actually imitate the feeling of a tall boot quite well. In addition, half chaps may be worn over just about any type of pants, breeches or jodhpurs.
They can be pulled on or have a zipper up the back which helps to give a snugger fit for those with slim calves. Your other half may get very fed up with pulling muddy boots off otherwise. You hook a boot pull into a loop handle each side of the boot opening to give you the leverage to pull it on. So you can see why people tend to only wear tall boots on special occasions like shows. Taking their name from the field officers when they were part of the cavalry, these are commonly worn by hunters, eventers, and showjumpers.
Field boots are generally made of supple leather and have elasticated ankles with laces at the front, making them flexible and provide a fair amount of movement and freedom. Either field or dress boots are fine for the lower levels of competition in any discipline. Made with either soft and supple or slightly firm leather, Dress boots are similar to field boots in that they are fitted to the leg. They have a flexed ankle and a shorter, jumping leg position and a square toe and a high cut top and tend to be used by dressage riders who want the most elegant boot possible.
These types of boots are a lot stiffer than the other members of the tall boot family, especially on the outside of the leg, and often have a straighter fit down the leg. Dressage boots also do not have laces and are quite rigid outside of a small strip around the ankle which allows the rider some movement.
It is not recommended for jumping or work in the half-seat, as they encourage a long leg, which would be made for uncomfortable riding with shorter, jumping-length stirrups. When you buy tall boots, it can be a good idea to also buy some heel risers to go in the back of them. A little heel rise at the back can make them more comfortable while you break them in, especially if you have a shorter stirrup length as you would for jumping. Happy shopping. The Landi chaps are great for sensitive legs, and their paddock boot was incredibly comfortable.
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