Dress to Impress

A winter horse show hiatus is the perfect time for all of us to outgrow our show clothes from the past year. Before your first show, make sure to pull out all of your show clothing and try everything on. Clothing that is nicely fitted and clean will always stand out to a judge no matter the amount of bling and sparkle. Items like chaps and pants may need to be lengthened or hemmed depending on your individual needs. Growing children especially need to try on their show clothing many weeks before their first show so the proper alterations can be made. Hat shaping is another must before the first show, especially if your hat has not been stored inside.