What to wear whilst eventing…
British Eventing has strict rules on dressing for the sport, not only because of the safety aspect but to keep in-line with the sports original dress code, which was based on traditional hunting attire. Dressage Phase In the Dressage phase of Eventing, hunting dress is permitted when competing at advanced level in three-day eventing or intermediate and above.
At one-day events riders must wear a black or navy tailcoat. At all other levels riders are encouraged to wear either black or navy show jacket, similar to the Caldene Heritage show jacket or the Wessex hunt coat. When wearing black or navy, it is correct protocol to sport a white stock, with buff or fawn breeches. These can be worn with plain black leather long boots or full grain smooth black gaiters and matching jodhpur boots.
Competing at novice level, or below, riders are permitted to wear a plain tweed coat similar to the Caldene Belvoir tweed with a smart coloured stock or tie and black or brown full length leather boots or gaiters. Gloves must be worn. But colour is down to personal preference. If you struggle to keep your hands still whilst riding it is advisable to steer away from light coloured gloves, as this will only draw more attention them. Gloves are designed to offer extra grip. When choosing your gloves its best not to go for full leather. In wet conditions leather doesn’t offer the same grip.
Show Jumping- The show jumping phase of Eventing requires advanced level riders and those competing at intermediate championships to wear a black, navy or red coat. At intermediate level and below, or except where indicated, black, navy and tweed coats are allowed. Teamed with a plain stock shirt and stock, or shirt and tie with tweed.
Similar to Dressage; white, buff or fawn breeches are permitted. Like with all physical sports it is important for riders to remain comfortable whilst looking stylish. Often breeches or jodhpurs can look great but don’t deliver on performance. Caldene have a heritage in designing fashionable and functional equestrian attire, devised from years of research and tried-and-tested designs pushed to the limit. The mix of fabrics used in their breeches ensures riders are given complete freedom of movement without any restriction.
Cross Country:- The most dangerous and thrilling section of Eventing, Cross Country — safety must come first! A visible British Eventing checked symbol, such as the yellow/green tape, must be visible and the harness correctly fastened at all times. Body protectors are obligatory for this section and without one, riders are not allowed to compete. Riders will also be required to have their hats checked by officials to ensure they meet current safety standards. A sweater or shirt is required with breeches and boots or gaiters. Many riders still wear a stock which was traditionally worn to support the neck should the rider fall off.
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