Friday, November 18, 2011

Dressage Show Colors for a Chestnut???

i have a 4 yr old chestnut german warmblood. she normal ( not liver) looking chestnut. she has a crooked blaze and two socks (one on her right front and one on her back.) i need some insight for show colors (2 colors) nothing with red in it. thanks a bunch!!!

Dressage Show Colors for a Chestnut???
EDIT: Having read your edit, I apologise for miss interpreting your question! Dark green always looks fantastic on a chestnut, even better if your show sheet has gold braid around it and a matching fillet string. Dark navy, with green and white looks good too, and may be a little different (most people who have chestnut horses use green as their primary colour). I've also seen a chestnut wearing brown with yellow trim. It sounds yucky, but it looked very smart.


I have to admit that, when I compete, none of my stuff matches! I've got rugs and kit in all colours! So long as my sponsors name is clearly visible, and we look smart in the ring, I don't fuss over it any more (but I do look on with a little envy when a smart horses arrives looking neat in coordinated kit!)...





I presume you are talking about getting a coloured brow band, because in Dressage your saddle cloth or numnah should be either black or white, bandages or boots are only allowed for the warm up phase, and you should wear a black or navy jacket (though a tweed will be accepted at riding club level and can be teamed with a coloured stock) and hat with beige, buff, or white breaches. A white stock and shirt are correct and you should wear gloves and black boots.


Your tack should also be of brown or black. That said, some competitors do add fancy brow bands, for example in colours of their national flag, or diamante, which can look great. As your horse (who does sound lovely) has a crooked blaze, I would encourage you to opt for a simple bridle so that when you first enter the arena, she won't look so much like she is tilting her head (even if she isn't!). The markings on a horses face can have an impact on the judges eye, so drawing attention to her head may not do you any favours. Simplicity is in order really, anything too fancy can detract from your overall performance...
Reply:dressage show colors??? Black and white. You can not have color on your dressage horse. Black saddle, black bridle. For you: black coat, black boots, and white breeches and shirt. It doesn't matter what color your horse is.
Reply:Burgandy (A dark, dark violet color)


Olive Green (Dark Green)


Dark Purple (Violet)


White (Plain)


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Any of these go together. Even a violet color would look wonderful! Mix them up.
Reply:I would go with a hunter green with either black or white trim. It looks great on chestnuts and brings out the white in their markings
Reply:emerald green %26amp; black.





green looks SOOO good on chestnuts, %26amp; if you are doing dressage, you don't want to be too flashy. You want to be classy %26amp; elegant, %26amp; still stand out from everyone else.
Reply:blue and silver would look nice
Reply:Try something with tones of green. I know it's pretty standard, but it looks really classy. Green and white set a complete mood and the color green is supposed to bring on a calmer feeling, wich is perfect for a hectic show setting. It also looks good with chestnuts!
Reply:how about something bold...silver and...purple!





she sounds like a beautiful horse! good luck! :)
Reply:royal blue a color to wear with it could be with yellow, green, or baby blue
Reply:how bout purple or lilac
Reply:Royal purple and a gold yellow.

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