What to wear

Hunters/Riding Horses

Riders should wear tweed jacket with collar & tie, though a coloured stock is acceptable. Plain leather gloves & a show cane, with top boots or half chaps. A correctly fitting hat with safety harness. Breeches should be plain, preferably beige.

Hacks

Male riders wear as above, but lady riders may wear navy or black jackets. If you are unsure whether your horse is a hack or riding horse wear what you think is appropriate, and the judges will put you on the right track, but you will in no way be penalised if you get it wrong!

General

Coloured browbands acceptable in hack/riding horse classes.
It is also considered correct dress for ADULT riders to wear spurs, but this is optional.

If you are lucky enough to get through to the final championship at HOYS, adult riders should wear top hat and navy/black coat whatever category their horse is.

Don’t let this put you off – it’s amazing what you can borrow off your friends!!