Dress code

Forest Oaks Equine Facility


Here is our dress code for shows





We prefer this hairstyle for all of our shows. Of course you can use any other short ponytail hairstyle. If you when any questions please put it in our questions channel in discord. (Photos and information from HJFJ.)

HUNTEREquineBrown English bridle with cavesson noseband
No flash or dropped nosebands
Brown English jumping saddle
Small or fitted white or cream saddle pad
No leg protection
Indicator tail bows (optional)
Mane in button braids
Short or roached mane style allowed for B and C rated shows
RiderBlack, brown, grey, navy, green, or burgundy show coat
Shadbelly coat required for hunter derbies
Pale color button up show shirt allowed for B and C rated shows
Tan, beige, or canary riding pants
Black or brown tall boots
Paddock boots permitted in short stirrup divisions only
Full length black or brown gloves
Black or brown helmet
Hair tucked under helmet
Example hairstyles can be found below
Pigtails permitted in short stirrup divisions only
Minimal accessories
Earrings, glasses. and facial hair permitted
No masks, headbands, or costume wear

EQUITATIONEquine
Brown English bridle with cavesson noseband
No flash or dropped nosebands
Brown English jumping saddle
Small or fitted white or cream saddle pad
Black or brown open front boots
No leg protection in flat classes
Indicator tail bows (optional)
Mane in button braids
Short or roached mane style allowed for B and C rated shows
RiderBlack, brown, grey, or navy show coat
Pale color button up show shirt allowed for B and C rated shows
Tan, beige, or canary riding pants
Black or brown tall boots
Full length black or brown gloves
Black or brown helmet
Hair tucked under helmet
Example hairstyles can be found below
Minimal accessories
Earrings, glasses. and facial hair permitted
No masks, headbands, or costume wear

JUMPERSEquineBrown or black English bridle with any noseband
Brown or black English jumping saddle
Any color small, square, or fitted saddle pad
Any color open front boots
Indicator tail bows (optional)
Any short, roached, or button braid mane style
RiderAny color show coat
Show shirt or polo shirt allowed for B and C rated shows
Neutral color riding pants
Black or brown tall boots
Full length black or brown gloves
Black or brown helmet
Any tied back hair style
Minimal accessories
Earrings, glasses. and facial hair permitted
No masks, headbands, or costume wear

WESTERNEquineBrown or black Western bridle with no noseband
No bosals or hackamores
Brown or black Western saddle
Any color rectangular saddle pad
Any color leg wraps or boots
No leg protection in pleasure
Indicator tail bows (optional)
Any long, short, roached, or braided mane style
Short or braided mane preferred for pleasure
RiderAny color button down long sleeve collared shirt
Neutral color wide leg pants, jeans, or chaps
Pants or chaps preferred for pleasure
Neutral color heeled boots
No gloves
Neutral color cowboy hat
Any tied back hair style
Minimal accessories
Earrings, glasses. and facial hair permitted
No masks, headbands, or costume wear

CROSS COUNTRYEquineBrown English bridle with any noseband
Brown English jumping saddle
Any color small, square, or fitted saddle pad
Any color leg wraps, open front boots, or brushing boots (optional)
Indicator tail bows (optional)
Any short, roached, or button braid mane style
RiderAny color shirt with protective vest or show coat
Show coat preferred for hunter paces
Protective vest preferred for derby cross
White, tan, beige, or canary riding pants
Black or brown tall boots
Full length black or brown gloves
Any color helmet
Any tied back hair style
Minimal accessories
Earrings, glasses. and facial hair permitted
No masks, headbands, or costume wear

DRESSAGEEquineBlack or brown English bridle with any noseband
Black or brown Dressage saddle
White square saddle pad
No leg protection
Indicator tail bows (optional)
Mane in button braids
Short or roached mane style allowed for B and C rated shows
RiderBlack, brown, grey, navy, green, or burgundy dressage tailcoat
Regular show coat permitted for B and C rated shows
White riding pants
Black tall boots
Full length black or white gloves
Black helmet or top hat
Hair tucked under helmet
Example hairstyles can be found below
Minimal accessories
Earrings, glasses. and facial hair permitted
No masks, headbands, or costume wear