USDF rules about colored tack?

[fish]

[QUOTE=rcloisonne;7788919]

Disagree if you must but to me a brown saddle with a black bridle looks as “off” as wearing brown wingtips with a black tux.[/QUOTE]

OMG-- please someone tell me that I’m not the only one on these boards without a clue as to what “brown wingtips” might be (shoes?)-- or give a damn.

[Janet]

[QUOTE=rebecca yount;7791392]
rcloisonne–“dressage” saddles aren’t required at ANY level. So to say that “dressage saddles aren’t required at the lower levels” is somewhat misleading.

The USEF rules only specify an English saddle.[/QUOTE]
I beg to differ

USEF DR121.1

A Dressage saddle which must be close to the horse and have long, near-vertical flaps and stirrups is compulsory for FEI tests.

[rebecca_yount]

Hi Janet. I stand corrected. This must be a pretty new rule? The USEF website won’t open at all so I can’t look at it. Thanks.

[Janet]

It is not new THIS year, but yes, I think it has only been there a couple of years.

[FLeventer]

[QUOTE=rcloisonne;7787852]
“Legal” but IMO the brown saddle with the black & white bridle looks, well… tacky and amateurish. Ditto those braids. Sorry.[/QUOTE]

What’s wrong with her braids?

I dont like the look of saddles and bridles not matching, but not to the extent that I think it looks “amateurish”

it isnt easy finding a double bridle in brown.

[Loopy]

Nothing at all wrong with those plaits, I agree.

[honeylips]

“Those braids” are the standard in dressage braids now. Internationally and Nationally. Small braids are “out” and have been “out” for a couple of years now.

[fish]

[QUOTE=FLeventer;7793681]

it isnt easy finding a double bridle in brown.[/QUOTE]

I easily made one by combining a hunter headstall and brow band with a bradoon holder.

Then used it with my black dressage saddle because that’s what fit the horse:D.

[soloudinhere]

[QUOTE=fish;7794245]
I easily made one by combining a hunter headstall and brow band with a bradoon holder.

Then used it with my black dressage saddle because that’s what fit the horse:D.[/QUOTE]

They’re easy to find overseas. Just not here.

This took me roughly 30 seconds to find so I don’t really buy that they’re impossible to find, especially for a rider who has a pile of sponsorships and could easily pick up a bridlemaker who could do anything they want…

http://www.ffequestrian.com.au/bridles/double-bridles/flexi-fit-gel-english-leather-mix-match-2-in-1-double-bridle-havana-brown-with-stainless-steel-fittings.html

[ACMEeventing]

[QUOTE=Appsolute;7788938]
Hahahahahah “amateurish” :lol::lol:

Guess what? Dressage is a RIDING competition. Not “tack show”. Personally, I like the look of a few number of button braids.

Reminds me of a girl at my barn. Man, such nice tack! Beautiful custom saddle, stunning bridle. Always admired it when I would see her tack up and lead her horse to the mounting block - we never really ride at the same time though.

Imagine my surprise when I recently discovered she can’t quite canter a full circle.

You are right… Heather should be sent home and told that she can come back when she “looks” like a professional. Because clearly she does not belong at this level.

I mean, what kind of fool doesn’t know that pretty tack and tiny braids should be a top priority?[/QUOTE]

Holy moly. I would ride in a plaid saddle and chicken suit for engagement like that! What a gorgeous photo.