I hear this in AQHA…“I am going to Move Him Up to a double twisted wire/corkscrew/triangle mouth…” Move up???
Oh dear, that would be really funny if it weren’t so sad…
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Bluey, it isn’t how dirty you get, it’s how much you pretend that you are too good to get dirty. And it’s a measure of your snoot, not your horsemanship. ;)[/QUOTE]
Let’s see if I got this right.
The “school uniform” I wear for a dressage test is what defines my level of “snootines” ?
What I ride in the other 360 or more days of the year does not need to be considered?
[QUOTE=monstrpony;7073366]
Bluey, it isn’t how dirty you get, it’s how much you pretend that you are too good to get dirty. And it’s a measure of your snoot, not your horsemanship. ;)[/QUOTE]
Right. Also, I think the image of snootiness comes from seeing those who ride around in their clean clothes and diamond earrings then get off and hand the horse to a groom who then does all the work of untacking, grooming, cleaning tack, mucking stalls, etc., while the rider goes to the bar and gets a glass of wine. 
Let’s face it - at some barns the opportunity to be involved in horsemanship is taken away from the rider and delegated to someone else.
[QUOTE=monstrpony;7073366]
Bluey, it isn’t how dirty you get, it’s how much you pretend that you are too good to get dirty. And it’s a measure of your snoot, not your horsemanship. ;)[/QUOTE]
I question who are the haughty ones here.
Of course that never happens in western barns.
Sigh. I started this thread because Daffy Duck looked so good, not in order to talk about snobbery or inverse snobbery.
Also, don’t think there wasn’t any of that back in the Californio tradition. Buck Brannaman told a story about half-breed bits and pointed out that the Spaniards in California (before it belonged to the US), thought only Spaniards were good enough to ride horses. Plenty of snobbery lying around.
It should be clear by now.
Things do not go as planned whenever Daffy Duck is involved.
[QUOTE=Graureiter;7073779]
It should be clear by now.
Things do not go as planned whenever Daffy Duck is involved.:D[/QUOTE]
It is always the duck’s fault.:yes:
I wish someone would do something about that duck.
[QUOTE=Bluey;7073811]
It is always the duck’s fault.:yes:
I wish someone would do something about that duck.:p[/QUOTE]
Except for when it’s “wabbit season”…
Here’s the reference:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ocaZb-bGg
You only have to wade in 10 seconds.
[QUOTE=Graureiter;7073675]
Let’s see if I got this right.
The “school uniform” I wear for a dressage test is what defines my level of “snootines” ?
What I ride in the other 360 or more days of the year does not need to be considered?[/QUOTE]
Oh, come on, we’re just funnin’ here. I’ve spent my share of time in white breeches and a wool coat in August to know how little the dress code has to do with the horsemanship.
Let’s get one thing straight. There is never a wrong reason to go shopping for horse stuff, especially fashionista horse stuff!!!
I’m practical, and I’m struggling with having to wear a cowboy hat instead of my helmet. And since it’s 90-100 degrees out, the helmet is actually cooler to wear. BUT I LOVE riding in jeans and boots rather then chaps or tall boots. I like the individuality of western outfits vs. the similarity of the English outfits (there are only so many coat/shirt combos, right?). And matching saddle pads!!!
As far as tack/equipment goes, you should have what you need, and be able to use what you have. I like cows on my dinner plate and that’s about it, so no ropes for me.
[QUOTE=Flash44;7085032]
Let’s get one thing straight. There is never a wrong reason to go shopping for horse stuff, especially fashionista horse stuff!!!
I’m practical, and I’m struggling with having to wear a cowboy hat instead of my helmet. And since it’s 90-100 degrees out, the helmet is actually cooler to wear. BUT I LOVE riding in jeans and boots rather then chaps or tall boots. I like the individuality of western outfits vs. the similarity of the English outfits (there are only so many coat/shirt combos, right?). And matching saddle pads!!!
As far as tack/equipment goes, you should have what you need, and be able to use what you have. I like cows on my dinner plate and that’s about it, so no ropes for me.[/QUOTE]
There’s nothing wrong with wearing your helmet with your jeans and boots. Anyone who judges you for it is missing a few. Please don’t let peer pressure cause you to do something not smart. Everyone falls off at some point, even really good BB style riders.
[QUOTE=Flash44;7085032]
I’m practical, and I’m struggling with having to wear a cowboy hat instead of my helmet. And since it’s 90-100 degrees out, the helmet is actually cooler to wear. [/QUOTE]
FWIW, I do believe some believe that straw (or palm) hats are acceptable in the summer. Perhaps you still need to wear your (very expensive) felt hat for really big shows because those are akin to black-tie affairs. Otherwise, there’s some rule about straw hats before Labor Day.
[QUOTE=mvp;7085640]
FWIW, I do believe some believe that straw (or palm) hats are acceptable in the summer. Perhaps you still need to wear your (very expensive) felt hat for really big shows because those are akin to black-tie affairs. Otherwise, there’s some rule about straw hats before Labor Day.[/QUOTE]
essentially…you need the felt hat for showmanship. after that, the unofficial rule is…if the judge is wearing straw, so can you! also…NO judge will count it against you if you wear your helmet.
^^^
Ah, so if the judge is wearing straw…
I knew there was some kind of official etiquette rule. It’s so Edith Wharton to have the top guy silently set the fashion trend.
Thanks for clueing me in.
