Concours d’elegance

[madamebonnie]

Concours d’elegance Astride or Side-saddle. Judged on turnout of rider & horse plus show (please note if period costumes are to be worn please take into account the hat rule Riding Club rules apply)

well thats the name of the class ect, i would really like to have ago, but im not sure what kindof things i should wear i dont think i will be wearing a period costume tho! unless anyone wants to buy me one.

I was thinking for bonnie:
double bridle with velvet browband
all plated up ect
saddle and just my brown numnah im not sure about white
i was wondering if i should have glitter on her or not

and for me:
putting on my black gaiters
stock and matching scrunchie
navy show jacket and navy hat
not sure whether i should wear white, brown or cream coloured gloves


oh and i was wondering if i should add anything special to the show like rein back ect
thanks xxx

[Spider]

I love those classes ;D abit upmarket from T&T will try find a pic of me & H doing the class, for you.. so you have some sort of idea

[Spider]

here you go... this is the sort of Turnout required

[madamebonnie]

looks nice and lots of fun! hmm i wonder if one of mums mates has a tophat i can borrow, thats all i would really need, decided for a pass on the glitter as i have other classes after! thanks for the picture xxxxx

[pelly]

lovely picture spider!!! Tres Beau

Good luck madame bonnie

[shadowdancer]

Good luck MB, hopefully you will post a pic also

and have to say that is a fab pic Spider ;D

[cubic]

Apr 13, 2008 6:01:02 GMT -12 madamebonnie said:

hmm i wonder if one of mums mates has a tophat i can borrow, thats all i would really need,

Whether you can wear a top hat would depend on the rules of the show (it specifies you look at these in the class title), especially if you're a junior.

The rest of your outfit sounds ideal, although I think a neat bun, without a scrunchie looks smarter than with a scrunchie if you're wearing a stock.

[madamebonnie]

ok do you think i should wear my black gaters, i am 16 now not cure if im old enough, i cant find anyone with a top hat anyway xxx

[silverlady]

MB you can wear an normal riding hat matching your jacket is quite ok.

[cubic]

How big is your pony? and will you be turning out as a show pony or a hunter pony? That will determine whether you should be in gaiters/long boots or in short boots.

[madamebonnie]

well i'm supposed to be a shp but i have a really nice blingbrowband so might cheet and wear that as shes not too chunky, also my other class is riding pony so i thort i might be able to keep the browband on, shes 14.2hh xxx

[wiggle]

Iv never actually done one of these classes but think the period costume looks amazing- Who knows when my mare has had her baby (next year) i may have a go at side saddle and get myself sorted to do a few! keep us posted of how you get on mb when is it?

[cubic]

Apr 15, 2008 3:34:38 GMT -12 madamebonnie said:

well i'm supposed to be a shp but i have a really nice blingbrowband so might cheet and wear that as shes not too chunky, also my other class is riding pony so i thort i might be able to keep the browband on, shes 14.2hh xxx

If you're going as a riding pony, then short boots. If you're going as a hunter pony, long boots. good luck

[madamebonnie]

thanks i think i'll do short boots its what im used to, thanks for your help, its a while till the class tho! xxx

[xloopylozzax]

spider completely O/T but thats at mill lane- which show was it?