Do you tie yours like this?
I believe this one is tied like the above diagram.. but the photo is small so I am not certain.
..or do you have one like this one sold at Hartmeyers? ...anyone else think "lunch lady"?
..or even one like this, which I would call a modified veil? When I show in my top hat, I use a veil like this, but made shorter with black or brown tulle.
Now to me - this looks like formal hunt .. turned out to perfection.
More fashion than function going on here... but OH - WHAT FASHION!!! This is a still shot from the movie Hildalgo.
No offense.. but doesn't this look like a birthday hat rubber band under her neck?
I just love the way designers borrow on tradition to create equestrian street clothes...right down to the veil!
Seriously - I would wear any one of these outfits! I just love what horses have done for my life... even influencing what is in my closet!
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Mine just buttons at the back. I think the little photo of the blond lady has a button veil like mine. In fact, I've only seen the button veils for sale here in the UK.
Does it matter depending on what style of side saddle you use? I can see the purpose of a veil while hunting, but riding a Saddleseat horse or a Western horse is a different kettle of fish.
Yes, the veil style matters. But you don't use a veil most of the time. The draping long veils that hang down the back are only suitable for costume turnout. The tight over the face veils are used with a hunter turnout and only with a top hat or bowler, and they do have a function; at the gallop they really do keep your hat on your head. Since when showing western or saddle seat you should wear the same turnout as you would astride with the addition of an apron, veils aren't appropriate. Turnout is always important when showing, but when riding aside it is especially so.
Yes, the veil style matters. But you don't use a veil most of the time. The draping long veils that hang down the back are only suitable for costume turnout. The tight over the face veils are used with a hunter turnout and only with a top hat or bowler, and they do have a function; at the gallop they really do keep your hat on your head. Since when showing western or saddle seat you should wear the same turnout as you would astride with the addition of an apron, veils aren't appropriate. Turnout is always important when showing, but when riding aside it is especially so.
I use the triangle type one that you wrap around and tie. They are SO delicate though! One hangnail catches and you have a hole in it :(
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