Show Ring SwaggeR WHAT TO WEAR IN 2014 by KARA LARSON
You may have the show horse, the trainer, and even the proper tack to be competitive in the show ring, but what about the appropriate show clothes and final touches to bring the whole picture together? For those concerned with giving a judge the impression that you are to be taken seriously, we give you some insight into what judges, trainers, and various clothing outfitters think about each division and how to dress to impress accordingly. As we move into the show ring, there are a few options for the type of show clothes you might want to try. In the custom suit game, DeRegnaucourt Ltd. and President Becky Veltema encourage a classic, signature look. Veltema shares, “DeRegnaucourt Ltd. prides itself in producing garments that create a signature look that becomes unique to a special horse and rider team. This direction has been very successful for us, and we expect that our timeless selections will continue to be popular. The choice of unique, but classic and elegant, will be noticed in the show ring this season, and for all seasons to come.” Another interesting point that Veltema makes is in the selection of one’s outfit. “It is obvious when riders make their apparel selections all about themselves and what they personally like to wear. When the horses color, carriage, and presence in the ring are not considered or made a priority, the horse is lost in the presentation. Many riders way outshine their horse, diminishing the judge’s perception of that horse’s presence 1 | APPAREL 2014