Many people that own western show horses will spend countless hours riding to ensure that they are completely ready for anything that they will face at the horse show. Once the riding lessons are complete, owners will then spend several more hours making sure that their horse is spotless and ready to impress the judges. After spending this much time getting the horse ready, it is important to spend some time to ensure that the clothes you will be wearing are just as impressive as the horse.
There are a few
western show apparel pieces that are essential to any wardrobe, usually due to breed show regulations. The most important aspect of any outfit is the hat because a good hat that is clean and has a great crease will show the judge that this rider has taken the necessary time to prepare themselves and therefore has probably spent the time needed to ensure that their horse is also prepared.
It is also important to have clean, well-fitted boots. This is a requirement for most breed associations due to boots being safer than other form of footwear and because boots were the traditional form of footwear worn by early riders. While it is not a requirement for boots to be well fitted, most riders will choose boots that are comfortable because they will usually spend several hours a day wearing them at a horse show.
Most breed associations will require that a rider's western show apparel also consist of a long sleeved shirt with a collar. Since these are usually the only requirements, riders have a great deal of freedom when it comes to customizing their shirts so that they will stand out from other riders in the arena. Many female riders are choosing to customize their western show apparel with sparkling rhinestones.
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