What do I want to wear this summer?

With summer only a couple of months around the corner it beggars the question 'what do I want to wear this coming season?'

Looking at some of the trends being set at the moment, Ellen Whitaker is setting a high standard with her iconic Caldene red show jacket, something which has taken off all over the circuit bringing a traditional edge back to the new ‘technical’ style of jumping jacket.

When it comes to riding hats Laura Kraut opitimises the continued favour for the stylish GPA helmets in the show jumping world, I have never seen her compete in anything but a GPA riding hat and she’s not the only one.  Three time Hickstead derby Winner, William Funnell, young rider Charlotte Platt, Olympic rider Tim Stockdale through to the majority of everyday show jump riders, they all favour the breathable styles that mean you can finally get a hat which lets your head breath in the warm summer months!

So how about boots?  Mine are certainly not in great condition after the toll of winter rain, mud and the squeeze of how many pairs of socks one can physically get on their feet in the winter months! It seems to be that De Niro riding boots at the moment are the obvious choice of boot for the majority of people that show jump. Every other person I seem to speak to are gloating about their new shiny De Niro’s and I have to admit they look fabulous in and out of the saddle, but then again that’s would I would expect from Italian design (from fashion world to horse world)! The ‘Swarovski Crystals’ seem to be on the ‘it’ list and moving on from last years patent top and toe, the new Ramses 8 boot couldn’t have any more sparkle on it without blinding someone – have a look and decide for yourself whether your brave enough for this one!