I only do schooling shows. One would imagine, if at a schooling show that is being “run in accordance with USEF rules” that this would be the rule there as well?
Anyone have any idea if this is a rule for USDF competitions? I do some dressage schooling shows as well, and while they usually announce if they have waived jackets, it is nice to know if it is a rule.
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I am very interested to read this thread, as we have had this conversation on this board in years past, and it has always had two very passionate sides – the “yes, it’s a sport, thank god” side (well represented here) and the “it is traditional and shows respect and to abandon it is to diminish the sport” side (which has been totally silent on this thread).
Do we think there has been a fundamental shift in the sport on this issue? (says a hopeless partisan for being comfortable, fair warning…)[/QUOTE]
I think that since this thread was started discussing NAYRC specifically, and given HOW hot it was during that event, the tradition contingent couldn’t say much without sounding like they were endangering the lives of those riders.
I’m typically a traditionalist in that I want clean, neat, conservative appearance and I’d love for it to somehow reflect the origins and traditions of the sport. I do NOT want lycra bodysuits to become even a hint of an option, nor do I want to see riders at Rolex decked out like NASCAR drivers, covered in sponsor logos (sorry… that looks tacky to me). Of course I also have ties to the military myself so maybe I have a more biased (for lack of a better word) view on it. Yes, I will wear a polo, or long sleeve shirt with a vest if it’s cold, and do it happily… so maybe my views are changing slightly. But on this particular thread it didn’t make sense to bring up traditionalist dress views. 1) it really was an issue of safety for the riders at NAYRC and 2) when it comes to 1-day events, the rule is already there regarding the ability to wear polos.
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I am very interested to read this thread, as we have had this conversation on this board in years past, and it has always had two very passionate sides – the “yes, it’s a sport, thank god” side (well represented here) and the “it is traditional and shows respect and to abandon it is to diminish the sport” side (which has been totally silent on this thread).
Do we think there has been a fundamental shift in the sport on this issue? (says a hopeless partisan for being comfortable, fair warning…)[/QUOTE]
No, But I certainly competed in many Pony Club rallies where you were not allowed to wear a coat if they were waived. When it’s so hot out, no one wants to wear them. However, I still like the way I look in photos with the full getup on, so I wear it. I think modern fabrics are a good way to look traditional and improve mobility/heat issues/washability etc.
I love the le fash ny show shirts and polos! They easily go from show shirt to polo and they look sleak and classy enough to wear every day and in the show arena! www.lefashny.com
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