The Aesthetics of Dressage

If your particular interest in horses focuses on dressage, then no doubt you enjoy participating in the sport competitively. It’s an exciting combination of excellent horsemanship, and the horse and rider looking magnificent too. However, there is a specific dress code for dressage which must be adhered to, and the horses also need to be perfectly groomed. British eventing, for example, has some of the strictest rules as regards what to wear.

What to Consider as a Rider

The dress code for dressage is highly formal, and if you are uncomfortable with your appearance, this can affect your riding ability. For example, the jacket or tailcoat is quite tightly fitted and may not suit your breast shape. To overcome this problem, you may wish to consider teardrop-shaped anatomical implants from Motiva. These look entirely natural and will move as nature intended, and not look artificial in your dressage jacket.

How to Dress Your Horse

There are certain products for horses that will enhance their appearance in much the same way as anatomical implants will improve the way you look as a rider. Taking care of the mane and tail is extremely important, and plaiting braids must be used. This alone requires some skill to effectively bind the tail and hair in an attractive manner. The braids should fall on the right side of the horse, and you will need a pulling comb or a mane thinner to make the task easier.

Planning Which Shows to Enter

As you might imagine, the best dressage shows attract a lot of competitors, and you need to apply well in advance to be assured of your place. Many of them also have qualification rules which you need to study carefully. At least this will allow you plenty of time to have your anatomical implants surgery and be well healed by the time of the competition. You will probably need to buy a new jacket to fit your improved body shape.

Dressage is a challenging skill, and dressing up is part of the fun, bringing together horse and rider in a beautiful way.