I always thought coats for the hunter ring had 3 buttons whereas the 4 buttons were more dressage or jumper type coats, but lately I’ve been seeing more and more coats with 4. Is this the new trend or was I wrong?
it’s a trend, i think it came along with some of the new european brands like animo, equiline, etc.
You can wear whatever you like. People are choosing whatever looks best on them. Personally, I find the Four button costs to be more flattering and elongating - I traded my three button models in for ones with four buttons instead.
Yes, I agree that this started when the european and soft-shell style jackets came into fashion. But its fine, no one notices how many buttons you have on your jacket when you’re in the ring.
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no one notices how many buttons you have on your jacket when you’re in the ring.[/QUOTE]
unless they are scooping you up, in which case you’re already out of the ribbons 
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unless they are scooping you up, in which case you’re already out of the ribbons ;)[/QUOTE]
:lol:
Also with new lower rise breeches, a lower set fourth button often leaves less of an unattractive gap of shirt sticking out.
I am a judge, and I notice. I do not like them, but it would never have an effect of your placing. But there is a little voice way in the back of my head saying that you are not a traditionalist.
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It doesn’t look like it hurt John French any. Of course, if you ride like him you can probably get away with it :lol:
http://www.chronofhorse.com/sites/default/files/WEBSmall_Gesture_DSC_2066.jpg
yes…it would never affect my placings based on the horse or riders performance, but I just wanted to put it out there that some judges do notice.
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People are choosing whatever looks best on them. [/QUOTE]
or whatever is in fashion. I’ve seen plenty of 4 button coats that look terrible. 
[QUOTE=mroades;8902293]I am a judge, and I notice. I do not like them, but it would never have an effect of your placing. But there is a little voice way in the back of my head saying that you are not a traditionalist.[/QUOTE]. Can I say that this makes me happy. I still prefer a 3 button coat but they are getting harder and harder to find. Good thing I have about 9 wool coats. It is a shame for my coat hoarding tendencies, though. No more new ones for me. :lol:
I rode with his mother when I was a kid. Too bad I didn’t stick with her. Maybe you’d be talking about my fashion choices!
