Hat Shape for Halter

LotsOfSavvy · 05-15-2006, 01:40 PM

I have heard from a few people that hat shape is very important for showmanship and halter. What shape is the hat supposed to be? I just bought a new straw hat. How do I know if it is the right shape?

Just wondering...

westerngrl · 05-15-2006, 01:41 PM

im not sure if you can use a straw hat in showmanship

LotsOfSavvy · 05-15-2006, 01:59 PM

I checked AQHA rule book. Didn't say anything about not being able to wear a straw hat. If anybody knows for sure I'd be interested either way.

equ3strian07 · 05-15-2006, 05:16 PM

Im not sure about other breeds, but for stock breeds the shape is flat in front with high sides, I think it's called the QH crease. Here is a picture:

Straw is ok for schooling, and small open shows, but in larger open and breed shows felt hats are in.

LotsOfSavvy · 05-16-2006, 08:05 AM

Cool. Thanks for your help!

Acme Acres · 05-16-2006, 03:36 PM

You don't have to have a hat with that much crease in the front of the brim. Out here, people go both ways.... straw and felt, basically going with straw in the summer and felt in the fall/winter.

tightpaycheck · 05-16-2006, 03:58 PM

A straw hat should be fine. I show APHA and I couldn't find a hat small enough so I bought a $12 kids hat. It worked just fine, and I did not look out of place. If you want to spend the money I understand you can get one shaped for your face. Just don't get a taco hat!

lilrider · 05-16-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by equ3strian07

Im not sure about other breeds, but for stock breeds the shape is flat in front with high sides, I think it's called the QH crease. Here is a picture:

Straw is ok for schooling, and small open shows, but in larger open and breed shows felt hats are in.

I agree that felt hats are very much in.. but that shape... omg! SInce when is that in style... I think its ugly personally and is not flattering in the least bit way. I have to get a large head size but have the brim cut down because the loarger brims look dumb on me. Shape wise... I dunno but I really don't like the QH crease lol.

Blistering Winds · 05-16-2006, 05:19 PM

The shape varies from person to person.

What looks good on one person looks HIDIOUS on another.

So crease it the way you feel makes you look AWESOME!

Judges care that you come out looking your best in showmanship. Not if you are following the latest fad.

equ3strian07 · 05-16-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilrider

I agree that felt hats are very much in.. but that shape... omg! SInce when is that in style... I think its ugly personally and is not flattering in the least bit way. I have to get a large head size but have the brim cut down because the loarger brims look dumb on me. Shape wise... I dunno but I really don't like the QH crease lol.

That shape IS in style right now in the stock horse breed shows...I'm not saying that every single exhibitor has it but the majority do.

05-15-2006, 01:40 PM	#1
LotsOfSavvy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shadow Hills, CA Posts: 1,765 Images: 180	Hat Shape for Halter I have heard from a few people that hat shape is very important for showmanship and halter. What shape is the hat supposed to be? I just bought a new straw hat. How do I know if it is the right shape? Just wondering... __________________ 11yo Quarter Mare For Sale $2200 If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question...or asked the question wrong. BLM Mustang Blog - 9/20/09 Day 40 The Fall

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westerngrl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,935 Images: 105	im not sure if you can use a straw hat in showmanship __________________ Forever in our Hearts Dana Centanni-Never Regret Anything That Made You Smile Jessica Forsyth- an amazing rider lost

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LotsOfSavvy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shadow Hills, CA Posts: 1,765 Images: 180	I checked AQHA rule book. Didn't say anything about not being able to wear a straw hat. If anybody knows for sure I'd be interested either way. __________________ 11yo Quarter Mare For Sale $2200 If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question...or asked the question wrong. BLM Mustang Blog - 9/20/09 Day 40 The Fall

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equ3strian07 Full Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 35 Images: 20	Im not sure about other breeds, but for stock breeds the shape is flat in front with high sides, I think it's called the QH crease. Here is a picture: Straw is ok for schooling, and small open shows, but in larger open and breed shows felt hats are in. __________________ Chocolate After Glow "Mocha" 3 yr old Bay QH Filly Pictures!

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LotsOfSavvy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shadow Hills, CA Posts: 1,765 Images: 180	Cool. Thanks for your help! __________________ 11yo Quarter Mare For Sale $2200 If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question...or asked the question wrong. BLM Mustang Blog - 9/20/09 Day 40 The Fall

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Acme Acres Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 8,006 Images: 447	You don't have to have a hat with that much crease in the front of the brim. Out here, people go both ways.... straw and felt, basically going with straw in the summer and felt in the fall/winter. __________________ *Acme Acres* Home of Dun Overo APHA/PtHA Stallion: Reflections Playboy & AMHR Black Tobiano Sunrae's Casino Magic www.azpainthorses.com

05-16-2006, 03:58 PM	#7
tightpaycheck Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,809 Images: 2	A straw hat should be fine. I show APHA and I couldn't find a hat small enough so I bought a $12 kids hat. It worked just fine, and I did not look out of place. If you want to spend the money I understand you can get one shaped for your face. Just don't get a taco hat!

05-16-2006, 05:19 PM	#9
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 32,425 Images: 864 Blog Entries: 18	The shape varies from person to person. What looks good on one person looks HIDIOUS on another. So crease it the way you feel makes you look AWESOME! Judges care that you come out looking your best in showmanship. Not if you are following the latest fad. __________________ Can I have a midlife crisis now?

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