hunt jacket???

midniteontherox · 09-03-2007, 01:17 PM

I have a jacket that I bought a long time ago. Not sure WHY I bought, but it was really inexpensive.
Anyways... I was wondering if this jacket would be ok for a hunter show??

Its like a light tan/brown color. With leather elbow patches and some leather on the back of the neck area.

Sort of like this one... just light tan/brown
HUNT VALLEY Jacket,Leather elbow Patches, Wool,USA 42R - (eBay item 110164336489 end time Sep-04-07 18:00:00 PDT)

If this one is ok to use, let me know. Id rather use this than buy a new one.
thank you thank you;

hil529 · 09-03-2007, 03:06 PM

to tell u the truth .. ive never seen anyone show in hunters with this type of jacket.

it looks like a very traditional "hunt coat". not the typical hunter jacket you see in the show ring.

but i could be wrong. just from my experience around me, i havent seen one. and if you are planing of showing in hunters often, i would buy a new one. much of hunters is judged on appearance.

Xiphias · 09-03-2007, 03:16 PM

Nope, elbow patches, are not hunter attire, sorry...Cathy

Preppy_Ponies · 09-03-2007, 03:16 PM

No that wouldn't work in the hunter ring. It looks like it might be a traditional hunt coat not a show coat.

Try to find one at the consignment store. Go with navy, hunter green, gray, brown or some such subtle shade. Avoid black (it's considered formal and only appropriate for certain things) and if it has a pattern make sure it is very subtle.

midniteontherox · 09-03-2007, 08:03 PM

You cant wear black???
I hate that... then my stuff wont match, I get everything in black...
Ill just have to find the darkest blue they make! lol

Preppy_Ponies · 09-03-2007, 08:08 PM

Just no black coats. Black boots, black gloves and black helmet still apply.

midniteontherox · 09-03-2007, 08:10 PM

GRr,... why do they have to be so picky!! I love black...
and my horse is black. now i cant totally match...
lol
oh well

kellidahorsegirl · 09-03-2007, 08:22 PM

You can get away with black just fine at smaller shows. Its when you start doing bigger, rated shows, that they become super picky.

ThePerfectFit · 09-03-2007, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midniteontherox

GRr,... why do they have to be so picky!! I love black...
and my horse is black. now i cant totally match...
lol
oh well

Now, I have a black horse as well and I show in the hunters (and equitation) but I have a coat thats contrasting to his color. Black/black makes you blend in a little bit, you want to stand out, but not too much. I wear a light blue jacket with suddle pink pinstripes or a blue windowpane with light blue thread.

Preppy_Ponies · 09-03-2007, 08:31 PM

Well I guess you can "get" away with black at a very small show. But since you are planning on showing more in the future I would get a coat that you could use at both small and big shows. I know it sucks that hunters are so picky but it's just something you have to put up with I guess. It's also why I did way more jumpers (fashion is much more lax there

).

Your horse is black right? Usually blues or grays look great with a dark colored horse. Actually most colors work with a black horse so just pick one that you like.

09-03-2007, 01:17 PM	#1
midniteontherox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 320 Images: 36	hunt jacket??? I have a jacket that I bought a long time ago. Not sure WHY I bought, but it was really inexpensive. Anyways... I was wondering if this jacket would be ok for a hunter show?? Its like a light tan/brown color. With leather elbow patches and some leather on the back of the neck area. Sort of like this one... just light tan/brown HUNT VALLEY Jacket,Leather elbow Patches, Wool,USA 42R - (eBay item 110164336489 end time Sep-04-07 18:00:00 PDT) If this one is ok to use, let me know. Id rather use this than buy a new one. thank you thank you;

09-03-2007, 03:06 PM	#2
hil529 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA Posts: 2,366 Images: 205	to tell u the truth .. ive never seen anyone show in hunters with this type of jacket. it looks like a very traditional "hunt coat". not the typical hunter jacket you see in the show ring. but i could be wrong. just from my experience around me, i havent seen one. and if you are planing of showing in hunters often, i would buy a new one. much of hunters is judged on appearance. __________________

09-03-2007, 03:16 PM	#3
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 16,506 Images: 627 Blog Entries: 29	Nope, elbow patches, are not hunter attire, sorry...Cathy __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! http://www.freewebs.com/xiphias21034/ I was on HGS the day we made 2 million posts and 3 million posts

09-03-2007, 08:22 PM	#8
kellidahorsegirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,205 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 18	You can get away with black just fine at smaller shows. Its when you start doing bigger, rated shows, that they become super picky. __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. I Love the Backyardigans www.sporthorseartconnection.com

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09-03-2007, 03:16 PM	#4
Preppy_Ponies Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 1,364 Images: 215	No that wouldn't work in the hunter ring. It looks like it might be a traditional hunt coat not a show coat. Try to find one at the consignment store. Go with navy, hunter green, gray, brown or some such subtle shade. Avoid black (it's considered formal and only appropriate for certain things) and if it has a pattern make sure it is very subtle.

09-03-2007, 08:03 PM	#5
midniteontherox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 320 Images: 36	You cant wear black??? I hate that... then my stuff wont match, I get everything in black... Ill just have to find the darkest blue they make! lol

09-03-2007, 08:08 PM	#6
Preppy_Ponies Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 1,364 Images: 215	Just no black coats. Black boots, black gloves and black helmet still apply.

09-03-2007, 08:10 PM	#7
midniteontherox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 320 Images: 36	GRr,... why do they have to be so picky!! I love black... and my horse is black. now i cant totally match... lol oh well

09-03-2007, 08:31 PM	#10
Preppy_Ponies Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 1,364 Images: 215	Well I guess you can "get" away with black at a very small show. But since you are planning on showing more in the future I would get a coat that you could use at both small and big shows. I know it sucks that hunters are so picky but it's just something you have to put up with I guess. It's also why I did way more jumpers (fashion is much more lax there ). Your horse is black right? Usually blues or grays look great with a dark colored horse. Actually most colors work with a black horse so just pick one that you like.