Older rider returning to h/j land. Seeking tips and recommendations

[mika0116]

chiming in as a dressage rider turned jumper rider… the outfits aren’t so much the issue as our $$ power typically increases when we are late 20’s+. I personally find the rediscovering a more closed hip angle and remembering to stabilize in the thigh to fences as you would a canter depart to be the most challenging. As a junior before dressage I had that 90s kid trainer history of heels down, knees off (to prevent pinching), toes out drilled into me. Genuinely not the most stable jumping position!

anyone who sees me jump these days is like “pretty dressage rider, good thing she has long arms and is average/slim bodied, as we really could see a better closure to her hip”. My new trainer is fixing my ‘switch’ between flatting and jumping, even allowing me to dressage between the fences, but none of that dressage hip over the fence

I 2nd Struck breeches, they have a nice rise and really lovely material. I would also recommend trying on a few of the technical show coats, some are nicer than others and I always buy for my long arms and overall length and get it taken in for shoulder and waist.

I, too, am in the PNW as of very recently! would love to know more horse community members here!

[touchstone]

There is a much wider range of acceptable brands than even five years ago. Plus, everything is machine washable now! It’s so nice that there’ s no more single helmet brand or breeches brand that everyone wears. Hunter fashion is still conservative, as people note–in particular, white shirts have become the norm. But there are lots of subtle new ways you can express your personal style and fit preferences without sticking out.

[doubledutch]

We will have to meet up at a local PNW show one day for a happy hour. All these replies really calms my nerves. Thanks all!