05/26/2020
Tack / Attire:
I would like to make this as close to a real show as possible but if anyone is unable to meet the tack/attire requirements I won't throw rocks at you.
Classical Dressage: Coats off for Hot Weather - Britches, tall boots or paddocks with half chaps (purple half chaps okay for Miss Tabitha). Belts required, English style shirts, no collar okay but buttoned to the top. Helmets in any color.
Tack (Dressage or Hunter) saddle, bridle, bit - I think everyone will have correct bits but unconventional bits will be allowed/discussed if needed. No wraps/boots for the horses.
Western Dressage: Long sleeved button up shirt, Jeans, Chaps okay, any color, fringe chaps discouraged. Boot with a heal, western boot or paddock boot okay. Belt required.
Tack - Western Saddle (with or without bling), clean pad, western type bridle, brow band or split ear okay. I'll make sure everyone is in the correct bit for the show.
People: no loose hair please, buns, snoods, braids (not hanging down your back), I would like those that have gloves to ride in them. Katey - with 3 girls I suggest You, Em & Vi put yourselves together at home so we just have to deal with Tabitha at the show.
Horses: If it stays warm enough to bathe, everyone should be bathed the night before and blanketed, button braids can be done the night before, french braids right before your class.
I can help braid morning of but I can not braid 10 horses at once so you'll have to space yourselves.
Braids apply to Classical Dressage only.
You DO NOT have to bang or shave tails.
This is the hard part: PLEASE no extra guests, no extra moms or dads or grandma's or aunties and uncles...Just us. Bring the bare minimum number of hands you'll need to get through the day, I am going to try to bring a groom that y'all can share and that can help me.
