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The tournament shirt or blouse is an important part of the outfit. It differs from a normal shirt, among other things, by the often white stand-up collar. The material is functional and very breathable. The look of a competition shirt is elegant, for example with a concealed button placket, glitter applications on the collar or lace inserts. So you are perfectly dressed even when you are easing your march.
Tournament shirt, tournament jacket and white breeches are the standard clothing for riders at a tournament. In addition, white riding gloves and riding boots, as well as a safe riding helmet should be worn. The white saddle pad for the horse and white spats or bandages are common in dressage. In show jumping it can be a little more colourful. Red, light blue or gray tournament jackets and matching saddle pads are often seen on the jumping arena.
The tournament jacket is traditionally worn in black or navy. But brown, gray or more eye-catching colors such as red, taupe or light blue are also increasingly finding their way onto the tournament grounds. A good fit is important for a tournament jacket, because the rider must not be restricted in his movements. Good functionality and air permeability should also be guaranteed. Competition jackets for women are also often provided with subtle embroidery or glitter applications.
Nothing beats white breeches in tournament sports. In addition to the tournament jacket, it is part of the basic equipment of the tournament rider. But white breeches don't have to look boring. The trimmings are often in a different color, such as cream, gray or black. Glitter trimmings or colored seams are also increasingly common. pikeur, Samshield, Cavallo but ELT also offer a wide selection of white breeches.
There is a large selection of white breeches for women. The classic is simply in plain white with also white knee or full seat. However, glitter applications on the pockets or colored seams and trimmings are increasingly finding their way into tournament sports.
There are also matching white breeches for the youngest riders. Competition breeches for children often have a somewhat more playful design, but overall they do not differ much from adult models.
Unfortunately, the selection of white breeches for men is not that large. But brands like Pikeur, ELT or BR still offer a good range, so that male riders can also find competition breeches. The cuts and the design are rather classic and simple.
White riding gloves are just as much part of the tournament outfit as the tournament jacket. There are white riding gloves from, for example Roeckl, ELT or also Uvex. They are made of leather or synthetic material for more air permeability. A suitable riding helmet is also worn more and more frequently, even in higher classes, instead of the top hat. Black or dark blue riding helmets with glitter are very popular with women. The outfit is completed by a polished riding boot. In contrast to everyday boots, women's riding boots with an elaborate design are more often seen at tournaments. The cuffs are provided with glitter, crocodile leather, lacquer or lacing. Aside from the black boots, there are also riding boots in brown or anthracite.
The dressage rider cannot avoid the tournament saddle pad in white. But white is not necessarily boring, because the white saddle pads are often decorated with rhinestones or other beautiful details. The white saddle pad is available for dressage as well as for show jumping. But it can also be a little more colorful there. Many show jumpers today tend to use a colored saddle pad, which, unlike in dressage, is also allowed.
In addition to the white saddle pad, the matching bandages, gaiters and fly hats are also bought in white. In dressage, the white bandages and gaiters are removed before entering the test. In show jumping, of course, the gaiters remain on the horse's leg for protection.
Essential accessories for the tournament
In addition to tournament clothing and the right outfit for your horse, there are accessories that are indispensable on a tournament day. So you should not forget head numbers, a bucket of water and cleaning supplies for emergencies. A hay net or a filled cereal bowl bridges waiting times between the exams.
