HORSE BUSINESS( Coni ' d.)
APPOINTMENTS
Should be becoming and appropriate. Fit demands that clothes fit you and you alone. Moderate fullness is preferable to too snug a fit. TIES AND COLLARS should stay in place. Straps should always be used on jodphurs. Shoes must be polished and in good condition. Hair must be neat and carefully groomed. Be dressed in time to assure an attractive, neat appearance.
MEN— Correct attire for exhibiting the Tennessee Walking Horse is essential. In addition to those suggestions already mentioned, it would be well to point out that Semi-Formal attire is always correct. Gentlemen should wear the traditional riding coat and Kentucky-type Jodphurs and a hat. A boutonniere, either flower or feathered type, is permissable.
WOMEN— The basic attire for women exhibitors is similar to that prescribed for gentlemen, however, as usual we find a creative flair present in the appointments, colors and accessories of our Lady Amateurs. Two excellent examples of the“ woman’ s touch” in riding apparel are found in the“ riding habits” of Miss Raye Graham of Huntsville, Alabama and Mrs. Shirley Schliecher of Gary, Indiana, two well known Women’ s Amateur Walking Horse exhibitors.
MRS. SHIRLEY SCHLIECHER— One of the most charming and well liked Lady Amateur riders of the Walking Horse World... Mrs. Schliecher has selected an ensemble that will blend well with her horse— CONFEDERATE RAIDER. She shows in a royal blue velvet coat with light blue lapels which is lined in light blue satin. Her jodphurs are midnight blue formal-type cut which are set off by black boots. Highlight of the entire habit is a wesgate tie tipped with a horse shoe diamond stick pin.
MISS RAYE GRAHAM— This popular Miss has chosen for her habit a combination of gold and black to accent her horse— SUN’ S PAPER DOLL. She wears the traditional black Kentucky jodphur pants with black boots and tops the suit off with a gold and white brocade coat with gold lapels and white satin lining. The coat is set off by interwoven gold metallic threads that add a glittering sheen to the material. Accenting her white shirt is a black tie that adds the finishing touch to a well chosen ensemble.
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