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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, in the often white stand-up collar. The material is functional and very breathable. The look of a tournament 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 the march is easier.
Tournament shirt, tournament jacket and white breeches are the standard clothing for riders at a tournament. 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 gaiters or bandages are common in dressage. In show jumping it can be a little more colorful. On the jumping arena, for example, you can often see red, light blue or gray competition jackets and matching saddle pads.
The tournament jacket is traditionally worn in black or navy. But brown, gray or more conspicuous colors such as red, taupe or light blue are increasingly finding their way onto the tournament grounds. A good fit is important with a tournament jacket, because the rider must not be restricted in movement under any circumstances. Good functionality and air permeability should also be guaranteed. Tournament 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 also ELT offer a wide range of white breeches.
There is a large selection of white breeches for women. Simply in plain white with white knee or full seat is the classic. But also 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 more playful design, but do not differ much from the models of adults.
The selection of white breeches for men is unfortunately not that big. 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 a part of the tournament outfit as the tournament jacket. There are white riding gloves, for example Roeckl, ELT or Uvex. They are made of leather or synthetic material for more air permeability. Even in higher classes, a suitable riding helmet is increasingly worn 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, you often see women riding boots with an elaborate design at the tournament. The cuffs are provided with glitter, crocodile leather, lacquer or lacing. Aside from black boots, riding boots in brown or anthracite are also represented.
The dressage rider cannot ignore the tournament saddle pad in white. But white is not always boring, because the white saddle pads are often set with rhinestones or other beautiful details. The white saddle pad is available for both dressage and show jumping. It can also be a little more colorful there. Many show jumpers nowadays prefer a colored saddle pad, which, unlike in dressage, is allowed.
In addition to the white saddle pad, the matching bandages, gaiters and fly ears are also bought in white. In dressage, the white bandages and gaiters are removed before entering the test. In show jumping, the gaiters naturally stay 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 also accessories that are indispensable on a tournament day. So you shouldn't forget head numbers, a water bucket and cleaning supplies for emergencies. A hay net or a filled cereal bowl bridges waiting times between exams.
