The high humidity and heat of summer in the show ring can leave you looking wilted and performing less than your best. Instead of the crisp, fresh, elegant look, you were striving for, you and your horse can lose that winning edge. The right Oregon equestrian riding apparel makes all the difference in how well you ride and how good you look in the show ring.
The equine style was made popular when Ralph Lauren hit the world of fashion by storm. Lauren made both equine and nautical styles livable for mainstream people. It became possible and affordable to have the sporting lifestyle look. And while many people took up stirrup pants and hacking jackets, decorating with equine style has been around for hundreds of years.
Look no further than the English countryside. Whether you have acquired equine pieces from the barn, or you are just starting out, giving your home or space an equine estate feel is not difficult. As with any design, the key is to start with a plan that includes well-thought-out furniture placement and a good color scheme. Traditional furniture works best when designing an equine style space. Dark, substantial wood furniture with good quality upholstery or leather gives mind to the English countryside, where most equine trends originated. Steeped in custom and tradition, equine elements have changed little through the centuries. Garner ideas from books and magazines, or search the internet for ideas.
Show coats should be dark or a shade of beige or gray, while show breeches are always light colored, usually white, tan or beige. Ladies should wear a ratcatcher and choker or stock tie while the gentlemen wear button-down shirts with a tie or stock tie. Your Tuffrider tall boots will either be field or dress style and always black. Black gloves will add a touch of elegance to your overall presentation. Additionally, you must wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet with a harness. Colors are usually black or charcoal-hued.
Equines love art, and art that includes the horse is always a favorite. Some equine artists have stood out through the years, with George Stubbs being immensely popular during England's sporting days. His works are traditional, beautiful, and have color schemes that are easy with which to work. Reproductions of his paintings are available on the internet.
Remember those tight white jodhpurs. Does that mean white is a good color for the equine look? Yes probably. Then there is the jacket, maybe a hip-length white jacket with black shaped pants. One can choose a bolero type jacket and the shirt inside whether sleeveless or not can be hip-length. And perhaps one can create this elegant look with leather!
It is always a good idea to protect your equine riding apparel before entering the ring. One big horse sneeze and your immaculate presentation may look more like a barn brawl. Baggy T-shirts pulled over the top of everything can save you frantic moments of stress and grief just before entering the show ring.
Bringing equine style to your home or space adds character. Horses have had a close relationship with a man for most of human history. Only since the invention of the automobile have we been so distanced from him. Bring equine style to your home by using these design ideas, and bring horses into your decor.
The equine style was made popular when Ralph Lauren hit the world of fashion by storm. Lauren made both equine and nautical styles livable for mainstream people. It became possible and affordable to have the sporting lifestyle look. And while many people took up stirrup pants and hacking jackets, decorating with equine style has been around for hundreds of years.
Look no further than the English countryside. Whether you have acquired equine pieces from the barn, or you are just starting out, giving your home or space an equine estate feel is not difficult. As with any design, the key is to start with a plan that includes well-thought-out furniture placement and a good color scheme. Traditional furniture works best when designing an equine style space. Dark, substantial wood furniture with good quality upholstery or leather gives mind to the English countryside, where most equine trends originated. Steeped in custom and tradition, equine elements have changed little through the centuries. Garner ideas from books and magazines, or search the internet for ideas.
Show coats should be dark or a shade of beige or gray, while show breeches are always light colored, usually white, tan or beige. Ladies should wear a ratcatcher and choker or stock tie while the gentlemen wear button-down shirts with a tie or stock tie. Your Tuffrider tall boots will either be field or dress style and always black. Black gloves will add a touch of elegance to your overall presentation. Additionally, you must wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet with a harness. Colors are usually black or charcoal-hued.
Equines love art, and art that includes the horse is always a favorite. Some equine artists have stood out through the years, with George Stubbs being immensely popular during England's sporting days. His works are traditional, beautiful, and have color schemes that are easy with which to work. Reproductions of his paintings are available on the internet.
Remember those tight white jodhpurs. Does that mean white is a good color for the equine look? Yes probably. Then there is the jacket, maybe a hip-length white jacket with black shaped pants. One can choose a bolero type jacket and the shirt inside whether sleeveless or not can be hip-length. And perhaps one can create this elegant look with leather!
It is always a good idea to protect your equine riding apparel before entering the ring. One big horse sneeze and your immaculate presentation may look more like a barn brawl. Baggy T-shirts pulled over the top of everything can save you frantic moments of stress and grief just before entering the show ring.
Bringing equine style to your home or space adds character. Horses have had a close relationship with a man for most of human history. Only since the invention of the automobile have we been so distanced from him. Bring equine style to your home by using these design ideas, and bring horses into your decor.
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