tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post6261277790174758656..comments2023-10-31T03:36:48.285-04:00Comments on Diary of the Overanxious Horse Owner: Showmanship Jacket - Even More OptionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-76850003382369971722011-03-18T15:05:41.889-04:002011-03-18T15:05:41.889-04:00oh, and in aqha horsemanship you generally want sy...oh, and in aqha horsemanship you generally want symmetry only because it makes everything look more even. however, it is personal choice, and if you have good equitation, i am all about asymmetrical designs :) they are really "in" right now, but some people just don't have the straight shoulders and lines required to do an asymmetrical design in the horsemanship. asymmetrical designs are HUGE in showmanship though, and western pleasure.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960027996445956767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-26088991626182468512011-03-18T15:02:44.711-04:002011-03-18T15:02:44.711-04:00belts are not required by aqha :) they pretty much...belts are not required by aqha :) they pretty much just want clothes to fit and be tidy and not revealingChelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960027996445956767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-20780486923521646092011-03-15T18:35:23.980-04:002011-03-15T18:35:23.980-04:00I know nothing about HMS but I definitely like the...I know nothing about HMS but I definitely like the one with the copper the best. It looks awesome with the show pad and it's very classy looking.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-18257272512136560742011-03-15T12:19:00.084-04:002011-03-15T12:19:00.084-04:00I stopped by a big AQHA show this weekend, and aft...I stopped by a big AQHA show this weekend, and after a couple minutes of observation of both the arena (a WP class was going on) and the vendor area, I proclaimed, "If it doesn't move they stick a rhinestone on it." Gadzooks, there is a lotta bling! :-) I know zip about Western clothing, but think your design is pretty spiffy; attractive without going over-the-top. I can sew myself but would never tackle something like this, so I'm with Eventer79 in complimenting your skllz!RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-18945163353493549432011-03-13T19:19:42.293-04:002011-03-13T19:19:42.293-04:00OMG, if you wear that figure skating outfit to a h...OMG, if you wear that figure skating outfit to a horse show, I will pay you money. That would be hilarious!!<br /><br />I am impressed with your mad clothing making skillz though!eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-28980915355604807452011-03-13T17:24:41.109-04:002011-03-13T17:24:41.109-04:00My best friend in 4-H showed her gelding in a crea...My best friend in 4-H showed her gelding in a cream colored outfit and I was absolutely amazed at how she was able to stay clean. He was a roan QH similar to Junior and the two of them looked absolutely stunning.<br /><br />While I'm terrified of light colors myself, I definitely like the look of the white and black better than all black with just a hint of color. <br /><br />While I still like blue (even though you showed in it before with a gray horse), I like the copper one best with the design you've chosen. It looks best with your blanket too.<br /><br />Regarding belts... I don't ride western these days (nor AQHA), but from what I've seen, as long as your shirt covers your waistline, you don't need a belt. I've seen plenty of girls riding western without a belt. The shirt is underneath the chaps, or sits right above the buckle on the chaps, and it looks great. <br /><br />I would go with the longer length, or perhaps something right in the middle of the two, and just make one jacket.in2paintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721328264615241612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-16270059127416631842011-03-12T19:15:43.341-05:002011-03-12T19:15:43.341-05:00White IS a danger around horses, especially Junior...White IS a danger around horses, especially Junior. I remember being mesmerized once by a photo of a leopard appy in a trail class and the rider was in white from head to toe. <br /><br />There is Scotchguard which can be sprayed on. But if I do this right it will be washable. If it's all polyester and I've tested the crystals before, I should be able to spot clean the bad stuff and wash it on gentle. The only thing I haven't tested is the airbrush detailing.<br /><br />@Story - there are all sorts of tricks to mask (or broadcast) a person's posture attributes in the saddle. I might try to put together a post about that.<br /><br />And here I go back to photoshop...Rebecca Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058661062366527906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-70012942012356761062011-03-12T17:51:48.604-05:002011-03-12T17:51:48.604-05:00I have no experience in HMS and/or SMS classes, bu...I have no experience in HMS and/or SMS classes, but I definitely like the copper best. I like the way it matches your blanket and it compliments Junior's color well. I like the asymmetrical pattern!Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127842562111344534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-7811342654373306102011-03-12T16:36:15.257-05:002011-03-12T16:36:15.257-05:00Well I don't know much about current show tren...Well I don't know much about current show trends in any breed I do like the copper best. As the others said it matches the horse and blanket better. I also really like the asymmetrical designs. As for the white very daring around a horse. LOL <br /><br />Is there any way to get stain guard stuff for the fabric? Would it even work?ValiantDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782730358693666271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-88868686038951751452011-03-12T15:13:34.365-05:002011-03-12T15:13:34.365-05:00I like asymmetrical designs. I think they look a t...I like asymmetrical designs. I think they look a ton better, especially with horses that aren't 'normal' colors (like bay, black, grey). I really like the one with the copper. It matches your horse better. ;) <br /><br />Also.. like Story said. Think about white outfit + horse = dirty. Make sure that whatever you pick won't be able to look too dirty, even if it IS really dirty. You never know what you're going to be getting into with horses.<br /><br />I showed AQHA a bit this year, and I don't think a belt is required at most levels. I wear a belt anyways because I think it completes the professional cowgirl look. If you go with the belt, make sure that the amount of sparkles / color goes with your outfit. If you have a ton of sparkles on the outfit, pick a simpler belt, and vice versa. If you go with the copper outfit, make sure you get a copper colored belt.<br /><br />Remember that sometimes simpler is better. Everything doesn't always have to be exciting; there's no such thing as too boring in the show ring. I have two outfits for western; one is just a plaid shirt and nice jeans, and the other one if a full-out SMS/WP outfit complete with sparkles. The judges liked both and I didn't get called out for being 'too simple' or anything. <br /><br />Hope this helps. :)Gabriella Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654181597852687661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-18409597975503751252011-03-12T12:03:32.704-05:002011-03-12T12:03:32.704-05:00I like the white design as well, especially if you...I like the white design as well, especially if you know tan doest look good on you. I personally like the outfit with copper. It brings out more of your blanket and your horse I think. Blue would look pretty, but then I think your blanket wouldnt match, if you were trying to do two events for one jacket.paint_horse_milohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549633937628282128noreply@blogger.com