circlec
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I'm wanting to see photos of YOUR attire when showing in a pleasure driving class at an open show. I need some ideas. I've never shown in a driving class... this will be my first time showing my Shetland.
I saw that too, and thought the same thing. I wonder if it is because they can't guarantee the surface of the arena. Maybe they think requiring a little horse to do a strong trot in the sand would be too much.Those rules do sound like ADS rules, but what's up with not showing minis and ponies at the "strong" trot??? That is just wrong! Our horses SHOULD be able to perform a strong trot as well as any other horse!
Good point about the apron. I should also qualify what an apron is. It is to keep your clothes clean on the way to your destination. Therefore, it should be at least below knee length at a seated position, but some judges like to see them at the crease of your toe when seated. Since it is to keep your clothes clean, it should complement the carriage, as historically the apron probably stayed with the carriage.If you are new to the ADS rules, just thought I would add (in case you didn't know) that the apron goes OVER your jacket, if you wear one. Also, the gloves should be brown - although they didn't say so in those rules. And I always wear a helmet for safety and I don't think anyone can mark you down for that. And as mentioned, don't forget your footwear!
Thank you for all the info! I didn't know what the apron was .heheheGood point about the apron. I should also qualify what an apron is. It is to keep your clothes clean on the way to your destination. Therefore, it should be at least below knee length at a seated position, but some judges like to see them at the crease of your toe when seated. Since it is to keep your clothes clean, it should complement the carriage, as historically the apron probably stayed with the carriage.If you are new to the ADS rules, just thought I would add (in case you didn't know) that the apron goes OVER your jacket, if you wear one. Also, the gloves should be brown - although they didn't say so in those rules. And I always wear a helmet for safety and I don't think anyone can mark you down for that. And as mentioned, don't forget your footwear!
I have seen people that really don't know what an apron is, but saw that they had to have one for the rules. One 4-Her showed up with a little apron around her waist almost like you would wear in the kitchen! It was cute, but entirely inappropriate. They just didn't know. You also see plenty of beginners that wear it under the coat, like targetsmom pointed out. It isn't going to keep your clothes clean that way. It should also be quite high in the front, above the natural waist. The "new" thing is to have it wrap all the way around, so that you don't have "duck-tails" of the coat out your backside. I have made my own with a summer weight wool blend, and have heavy-duty velcro for the closure.
The historical purpose for brown gloves was so when you got to your destination, your hands weren't full of dye when you took your gloves off. That is also the purpose of brown reins, even though your harness might be black. That black dye might get all over your clothes, et al, especially if it rained.
Myrna
Actually, last year at the shows I saw quite a few sparkly shirts being worn in the driving classes now that I think about it!!What do you wear in the halter classes? Sparkles, yes, it would be dorky. Nice coat, no. That would be fine.
Myrna
That is because people don't know what "conservative" means and the judge was just picking the best horse or driver and ignoring the clothing. That will happen quite a bit in Open shows. And Open shows don't usually have driving judges, because they use the same judge that judged the halter and riding classes. Driving is so specialized, it is like hiring an Open judge to judge the reining or cutting classes. While I can pick a good Western Pleasure horse, I would have a hard time judging reining. Open shows can be a crap shoot.Actually, last year at the shows I saw quite a few sparkly shirts being worn in the driving classes now that I think about it!!What do you wear in the halter classes? Sparkles, yes, it would be dorky. Nice coat, no. That would be fine.
Thank you for the info =)That is because people don't know what "conservative" means and the judge was just picking the best horse or driver and ignoring the clothing. That will happen quite a bit in Open shows. And Open shows don't usually have driving judges, because they use the same judge that judged the halter and riding classes. Driving is so specialized, it is like hiring an Open judge to judge the reining or cutting classes. While I can pick a good Western Pleasure horse, I would have a hard time judging reining. Open shows can be a crap shoot.Actually, last year at the shows I saw quite a few sparkly shirts being worn in the driving classes now that I think about it!!What do you wear in the halter classes? Sparkles, yes, it would be dorky. Nice coat, no. That would be fine.
Your coats would be fine for Open shows, but a little too much bling for carriage driving (again, think Hunt Seat or Dressage if you have to pick a horse discipline). They might also be OK for mini breed shows.
Myrna
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