What do you need to wear for dressage?

Most riders you see competing will be wearing a show jacket. This is a plain fitted blazer, typically black or navy. Most dark neutral colours are permitted; avoid any patterns or bright colours. Tweed (hacking) jackets are also an acceptable choice for dressage.

What is the dress code for dressage?

For most dressage shows you need to wear a jacket, riding shirt, and breeches. You also need to wear a helmet, stock tie, and tall riding boots. Some dressage shows give you the option of wearing spurs or a body protector.

How do you dress a horse for dressage?

An equestrian dressage attire includes a shirt with collar, white breeches (if you are participating in an English dressage event—Western events may allow other colors), tall riding boots, a coat, gloves, protective headgear, and for those with long hair, a hairnet to keep yourself looking presentable.

Do you need to wear a stock for dressage?

Whatever the level of show, you'll want to be smartly turned out in jacket, jodhpurs/breeches and stock or tie. Gloves are always essential in dressage.

What boots do you wear for dressage?

Riders most commonly choose to show in black tall boots and most commonly select dressage boots rather than field boots. If you're riding at Training or First Level, you also have the option to wear paddock boots (also known as jodhpur boots) instead of tall boots.

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Can you wear black pants in dressage?

White, light or dark colored breeches or jodhpurs are permitted in competition. Bright colors or patterns are not permitted. Contrast piping is allowed.

Can you wear a GREY show jacket for dressage?

In accordance with the British Dressage rules, a conservative coloured dark jacket should be worn at preliminary to advanced levels. So that's a yes to navy, grey, black and tweed jackets!

What colour is Numnah for dressage?

The only rule you have to follow is ensuring your noseband is a cavesson and not a grackle. Like most things when it comes to dressage, the colour advised to be either black or dark brown.

Can your horse wear boots for dressage?

Can my horse wear boots and bandages? They're allowed while warming-up, but not during a test. If boots/bandages are left on the horse during a test. the combination will be eliminated.

Can you wear brown boots in dressage?

But that may just be me and the more old fashion view of “correct attire.” Brown boots with “informal attire” is completely acceptable in lower level dressage.

Do dressage saddles have to be black?

No rule about saddle color for eventing. Traditionally black tack is for dressage, and brown or black tack for the jumping phases. Saddle color really doesn't matter in any of the phases though. The black tack in the dressage phase is probably due to 99% (not a real statistic) of dressage saddles being black.

Can you wear black gloves for dressage?

If there are any serious concerns about the hands, the judge can't help but notice, no matter the color of the gloves. The color of your gloves should be a fashion choice (except at FEI levels), not an effort at camouflage. Wear the gloves you prefer. The judge certainly doesn't care.

When can you wear tails in dressage?

Junior level dressage is at M/Medium Advanced level and tails are mostly worn as of Prix St Georges level (i.e. Young Riders).

Can you wear a body protector in dressage?

Wearing a protector is currently only obligatory for eventing. Nevertheless, even dressage, show jumping and leisure riders should be aware of the risks involved in riding. Wearing body protectors and back protectors when riding can reduce the risk of serious injuries to the torso.

Can you wear a fly veil in dressage?

Fly Veils. Ear covers and fly hoods are permitted including noise reduction versions. They should not cover the horse's eyes and should be a discreet colour to match the horse's colour. Nose nets and face masks are allowed under British Dressage rules but not under FEI rules.

Can you wear chaps for dressage?

One of the most frequently asked questions asked is “can I wear half chaps or gaiters for dressage”. Quite simply the answer is yes. Just Chaps offer a wide range of half chaps and gaiters that are ideal for dressage.

What Colours can you wear for dressage?

Most dark neutral colours are permitted; avoid any patterns or bright colours. Tweed (hacking) jackets are also an acceptable choice for dressage.

Why do dressage riders use bandages?

Bandages and boots are mainly sold as 'protective gear', meaning that they intend to support the lower leg, limit torsion and/or protect the limb from trauma from the surface the horse is performing on, external objects like bars, or brushing from another limb.

Do you need a white saddle pad for dressage?

At dressage shows, you are to have a white saddle pad. White saddle pads should be used at all levels, no matter if you show at your local shows or FEI shows. The pads can, however, have discreet embellishments, such as a cord at the rim on the pad.

What kind of saddle is used for dressage?

A dressage saddle requires a longer, straighter flap than a jumping saddle, plus a deeper seat and a higher cantle. A dressage saddle is like a well-constructed athletic shoe that fits precisely and molds itself to the foot for maximum comfort and utility.

Can you wear a green jacket for dressage?

Many, many competitors are under the assumption that only black or navy coats are allowed in dressage. That's not true! Dressage riders can wear a rainbow of colors; DR 120 states “riders may wear jackets in other colors within the international HSV color scale, as described in FEI Dressage Regulations, Art.

Can you wear a skull cap in dressage?

For dressage and showjumping phases you can wear a riding hat with a fixed peak or a skull hat with a hat cover, which should be in a “conservative colour”, such as black or navy.

What do you wear with jodhpurs?

Colours such as pink, blue and purple all go well with beige jodhpurs and brown/black boots!

Do you have to wear spurs in dressage?

Once you reach an advanced level in affiliated dressage, spurs must be worn. However, you can wear spurs at all levels of dressage if you want or need to.