MINATURES! showing attire.

[keep the faith]

Ive recently got the chance to show a minature mare inhand in May. Have been practising my in hand skills and am confident enough with that (the little gal knows her stuff) but what is correct showing attire for me?

[Wally]

Wear what you like!

Must be smart and with clean cut lines. I know some old dears resplendent in cocktail dresses......a hat is a must.

Chinos, a waistcoat and a hat you are comfy with, shirt with descreet brooch at the collar. OR, skirt suit if you are of that generation, kilt, hat and white shirt.

This is what I wear at local events showing reg. Shetlands. Fair Isle jacket, stock, hat, gloves and matching breechs.....and a cane.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f177/sprimble/IMG_3645.jpg

[keep the faith]

Thanks. Your little 'un is Lovely.:D I was afraid you were going to say a hat!:eek: Eugh! Think i'll stick with the trousers though, Haven't got the legs to carry off a skirt. lol. So would i get away with black trousers and a well fitted shirt and black waistcoat? (now i sound like a waitress.lol)

[Wally]

Yes, but dress it up with some colour or you will look like you are about to serve the judge with a Latté

A hat, gloves and a cane are vital to the overall image.

[keep the faith]

lol. Thanks for the tips will take it on board when searching for an outfit.

[WYCHWOOD]

Hi some great tips there
can you tell me is this exceptable in the inhand and driven class

i have a pair of
dark navy and dark green small check tartan straight legged trousers
a navy jacket and a navy and lemmon hat
with a lemon blouse with a navy tie
a show cane in dark brown and a pair of leather dark brown gloves
black sensible shoes
or
should both cane and gloves be black

i have a dark bay and a chestnut dunn miniature both geldings

thank you
hope you didnt mind me asking on your posting keep the faith

[Wally]

Never black gloves, always brown!

Sounds very nice indeed.

here's a picture of how Yellow and navy works well in the showring, with a dark bay.

This is Jane MacInnes' mare Jenny with a friend of mine driving her.

[WYCHWOOD]

Thank you so much Wally for such a quick response :)
and i though as much to be honest about the cane & gloves

but just though i would clarify thank you

the picture is fantastic the navy and yellow complement
each other and goe's well together

also what a apsolute fab turn out :D

thank you again

[Wally]

I look upon that vehicle every time I see it with the green eyed monster on my shoulder. It is a gorgeous vehicle. Has a pole for pairs too.

The navy and yellow are really smart together.

[WYCHWOOD]

I look upon that vehicle every time I see it with the green eyed monster on my shoulder. It is a gorgeous vehicle. Has a pole for pairs too.

The navy and yellow are really smart together.

ME TO :) NOW

its outstanding isn't it maybe one day if i ever win the lottery :eek:

okay i can dream :D