Kimes Ranch Blog: SHOWING ON A BUDGET – PART 1 DRESSING YOURSELF

I’m fortunate enough to be able to continue showing throughout college, but I have witnessed firsthand people having to put their horse showing lives on hold because of how expensive it can be. Between trainer’s fees, traveling, show expenses, tack and attire, things can start to add up. Sometimes it seems hard to keep up when you see all of those fancy outfits in the show pen. I have gathered three important tips that can make showing on a budget possible when it comes to the clothes you wear.

Make It Fit

Having the most fancy or flashy outfit doesn’t always mean you win the blue ribbons. Having well fitted clothing and a put-together look from head to toe is most important. Most judges agree that they aren’t all fashion aficionados, but a well-shaped hat is a must. This doesn’t mean you fold it up with your hands when you take it out of the box but rather have it professionally shaped every so often. You can shape it yourself with a steamer, but this can turn out to be a disaster if you’re not familiar with hat shaping. You can get a quality hat shaping for around $20.

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