Dressage Show Colors for a Chestnut???

Question

i have a 4 yr old chestnut german warmblood. she normal ( not liver) looking chestnut. she has a crooked blaze and two socks (one on her right front and one on her back.) i need some insight for show colors (2 colors) nothing with red in it. thanks a bunch!!!

She is 16.2 and she has a very feminine face...do you think anything could accent that? if not it doesnt really matter...i just ned some colors!!!!! thanks.

i am looking for show colors for her sheet and leadrope...basically her signature colors at shows..not for saddlepads and stuff like that. i know u cant have any other colors besides black and white...i just wanted to clarify that (i have been showing for 7 yrs). thanks again!!!!

Answer 1

EDIT: Having read your edit, I apologise for miss interpreting your question! Dark green always looks fantastic on a chestnut, even better if your show sheet has gold braid around it and a matching fillet string. Dark navy, with green and white looks good too, and may be a little different (most people who have chestnut horses use green as their primary colour). I've also seen a chestnut wearing brown with yellow trim. It sounds yucky, but it looked very smart.
I have to admit that, when I compete, none of my stuff matches! I've got rugs and kit in all colours! So long as my sponsors name is clearly visible, and we look smart in the ring, I don't fuss over it any more (but I do look on with a little envy when a smart horses arrives looking neat in coordinated kit!)...

I presume you are talking about getting a coloured brow band, because in Dressage your saddle cloth or numnah should be either black or white, bandages or boots are only allowed for the warm up phase, and you should wear a black or navy jacket (though a tweed will be accepted at riding club level and can be teamed with a coloured stock) and hat with beige, buff, or white breaches. A white stock and shirt are correct and you should wear gloves and black boots.
Your tack should also be of brown or black. That said, some competitors do add fancy brow bands, for example in colours of their national flag, or diamante, which can look great. As your horse (who does sound lovely) has a crooked blaze, I would encourage you to opt for a simple bridle so that when you first enter the arena, she won't look so much like she is tilting her head (even if she isn't!). The markings on a horses face can have an impact on the judges eye, so drawing attention to her head may not do you any favours. Simplicity is in order really, anything too fancy can detract from your overall performance...

Answer 2

Try something with tones of green. I know it's pretty standard, but it looks really classy. Green and white set a complete mood and the color green is supposed to bring on a calmer feeling, wich is perfect for a hectic show setting. It also looks good with chestnuts!

Answer 3

I would go with a hunter green with either black or white trim. It looks great on chestnuts and brings out the white in their markings

Answer 4

Personally I like a horses stable name (Or a legnthened stable name) then a letter or number at the end. Like Paddy Z or Pandemonium 9. Or Paddington T, Pandemic X. -Paddy's Revenge?

Answer 5

emerald green & black.

green looks SOOO good on chestnuts, & if you are doing dressage, you don't want to be too flashy. You want to be classy & elegant, & still stand out from everyone else.

Answer 6

dressage show colors??? Black and white. You can not have color on your dressage horse. Black saddle, black bridle. For you: black coat, black boots, and white breeches and shirt. It doesn't matter what color your horse is.

Answer 7

Royal purple and a gold yellow.

Answer 8

royal blue a color to wear with it could be with yellow, green, or baby blue

Answer 9

Burgandy (A dark, dark violet color)
Olive Green (Dark Green)
Dark Purple (Violet)
White (Plain)
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Any of these go together. Even a violet color would look wonderful! Mix them up.

Answer 10

blue and silver would look nice