do all english shows (w/ mostly jumping) allow you to wear garter straps w/ jodphurs and paddock boots? and if so, are they a wise invesment?
2006-08-26 03:22:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i'm talking about a horse show of course!
garter straps are used to keep you jodphurs (riding pants) from riding up
2006-08-26 03:32:23 · update #1
They will be permitted in all pony divisions. Children's divisions if the child is riding a pony. If the child has gotten very tall they will begin to look odd, but if the child is still growing it will be a better investment than custom riding boots. The prize list will usually include proper attire for each division.
2006-08-26 05:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is based on the participants age. If you are wearing boots and jodphurs garters are probably required. Once you reach a certain age they expect you to be in dress or field boots. Garters are a good investment though you can sell them when the boots are outgrown or keep them for practice instead of scuffing your tall boots. They're cheaper than half chaps.
2006-08-26 12:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are called jod(hpur) straps not garter straps. all english shows allow you to wear them and quite a few judges will knock points off of the rider in an equitation class for wearing tall boots. because children are constantly growing, it is much better to invest in a a pair of paddock boots every time the childs foot grows than to invest in a pair of tall boots every time. about the time that the child gets tall boots broken in is the time he needs new ones. All shows under 4-H/FFA rules follow the US Equestrian Federation rules. The USEF governs most if not all shows in the US as well as quite a few internationally hosted events. These rules state that jod straps are acceptable as well as encouraged in children. I think the cutoff age is 13 or 14.
2006-08-26 15:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most shows should allow it but if you are unsure you should ask show officials or others who have been to a particular show and it could change I have used them before so the best thing to do is research the show you are planning to enter.
2006-08-26 10:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by kibbi21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what level you are competing at...most are quite strict and require full length boots. young riders and showing are mostly allowed to wear jodpur boots
2006-08-26 11:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by lovin_me2day 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but I have not the slightest idea what you are talking about.
2006-08-26 10:29:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋