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Location: Somewhere around here | As a barrel racer (or roper) what comes to mind when you hear "dress for success"? What do you wear going to a jackpot; a button down shirt or your favorite tee shirt? Some torn up jeans or something that looks and feels nice? Just something to think about... | |
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Location: The edge of no where | The last thing that I consider is my wardrobe....Everything is going to be appropriately covered up, but I'm going to be more concerned with being ready to compete, it's not a judged event. I like some of the torn/distressed jeans. I pay attention just enough to make sure I'm following dress code, other than that....makes no difference. | |
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| I haven't shown much but of course after checking the dress code first something comfortable, covering, and "neat". I like wearing tshirts, jeans, plain or cute tanks, etc but nothing that's super loose and looks like it may get in the way or anything that may end up in a wardrobe malfunction while riding!
ETA: I'm not huge into looking super nice unless I have to (especially when it's hot) but I just like to look generally put together and not sloppy.
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Location: WI | cecollins0811 - 2016-05-17 2:59 PM
As a barrel racer (or roper) what comes to mind when you hear "dress for success"? What do you wear going to a jackpot; a button down shirt or your favorite tee shirt? Some torn up jeans or something that looks and feels nice? Just something to think about...
I've never heard 'dress for success' when it comes to barrel racing! I've heard of best dressed, and well as we all know that means different things to different people.
I own several pair of jeans from the plain (Kimes) to the wild (Fallon Taylor) to the blingy, distressed, not holes but worn patches (Cowgirl Tuff). I think they all look and feel nice! Let me tell you a cute tank from Ranch Dress'n feels REAL nice in 100+deg weather :-) | |
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Now which one is you? Gotta say very sharp looking.  | |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | hoofs_in_motion - 2016-05-17 3:42 PM
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| as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.)
That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition.
Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc.
(All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL | |
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Location: CTX | When it's a weekday I just wear what I wear to work which is mostly jeans and a button down, with a tank underneath. On weekends I might just throw on a t-shirt, unless there is a dress code.
I know it gets hot here in Tx, but I can't watch some people running in a tanktop. No offense, but if you are a tad on the bigger side you should wear something over it.... The flopping around is not pretty to look at......Or just wear a t-shirt....... JMHO. | |
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Location: Somewhere around here | RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride! I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo. Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
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| I have never seen Martha Josey at a barrel race in anything but a starched long sleeve button down shirt and a cowboy hat. It didn't matter if it was in mid July and 105. Twenty five entries or 450 entries. For the 50 years that I have know her she has always looked professional. If you look at the people who work at the Reunion or Jr World (many are volunteers), they all have on long sleeve button down shirts and sometimes it is very hot that time of year.
Personally, I am not into long sleeve shirts in July but I always look neat. | |
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Location: Somewhere around here | Hahaha love the tight pants pic!
I want to clarify that I know these is a difference between wearing casual clothes and "professional" clothes. Wear whatever you want at home (for you sake rethink that strapless bra lol) but I'm not saying everyone needs to wear button downs and look really nice if just trail riding at home. | |
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| Having come from the pleasure horse industry...and a dad who was a stickler for "looking the part"...I've never done the holey jeans deal. At the least, polo shirt, nice jeans, most the time starched. Big shows...starched button up, starched jeans, CLEAN boots, CLEAN, shaped hat. They may not be clean at the end of the day...but I start the day that way. | |
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| cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
I can agree here. I usually wear a nice fitted t shirt and nice pants with my hair neatly pulled back while at jackpots. I always notice when someone looks nice so I have decided I would like to take it up a notch. I think I am going to start maybe tucking my shirts in and wearing a belt. We represent our sport. We are the face of barrel racing. How we look may effect how the outside world views us as a whole. If I can possitively impact that by dressing a little nicer, why not.. | |
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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | Can't go wrong with nice starched jeans and button down.I think that goes for anyone,but most especially the kids out here begging for rodeo sponsor. .....if you look like a hobo an can't keep the cloth you have on neat and presentable why in the world should a business want you wearing thier name. | |
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| Rodeo_cowgirl - 2016-05-18 6:54 AM
Can't go wrong with nice starched jeans and button down.I think that goes for anyone,but most especially the kids out here begging for rodeo sponsor. .....if you look like a hobo an can't keep the cloth you have on neat and presentable why in the world should a business want you wearing thier name.
AMEN!!!  As a person who has to review the applications for people requesting sponsorships...if you can't even look presentable in your application, what makes us think that you would look better going down the road? Of course, riding at home is one thing, but when out and about competing...the least you can do is look like you care. Especially because you never know who is in the stands watching and if your presentation and/or demeanor detracts from the image that your current sponsor wants, or the company you would like to have a sponsorship with would like...well, then you might be just as disappointed to hear the news come Monday morning. | |
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Location: Moving soon..... | If it's just a local jackpot, I wear a nice short sleved shirt and always starched jeans. Otherwise, I wear what the dress code states, always starched. My daughter (22) always asks how can I wear my "heavy" starched jeans and not slide right off. I don't know but I have been starching my jeans for over 45 years. | |
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RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride! I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo. Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!"
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RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride! I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo. Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!"
In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
That was me, the lady at the jackpot in a long sleeve button down tucked in starched jeans and my hat. Lol! First time I had run in years, boy I was in for a surprise to find everyone else in ratty jeans, loose sweatshirts or tanks and hair pulled up in a messy bun. I felt extremely overdressed! | |
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Location: South Dakota | CrossDRanch - 2016-05-18 10:10 AM My daughter has been finding shirts down at grandma's house that my wife and her sister wore back in the day. She has also had someone making her shirts in this style.
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Location: South Dakota | love2ridepre - 2016-05-18 9:56 AM cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
Honestly I wouldn't have any negative thoughts. I've started wearing the long sleeve ariat sunstopper shirts. People think I'm crazy when it's hot but honestly they are cooler. | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Timber Creek - 2016-05-18 10:18 AM love2ridepre - 2016-05-18 9:56 AM cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
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Timber Creek - 2016-05-18 10:18 AM love2ridepre - 2016-05-18 9:56 AM cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
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Location: Arkansas | In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
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Location: Feeding mosquitos, FL | Three 4 Luck - 2016-05-18 12:12 PM Timber Creek - 2016-05-18 10:18 AM love2ridepre - 2016-05-18 9:56 AM cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 7:24 AM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-05-17 3:38 PM as someone who came from hunters/jumpers, I always want to look my best but be safe and comfortable. I know there are ladies out there who wear lots of jewelry- big earrings and huge statement-piece necklaces that could get hung up on something if I was to come loose from my horse, or at the very least, hit me in the face going around a barrel or lose an earring in the arena. (Just recently I attended a HS rodeo finals and it looked more like a fashion show than a rodeo.) That being said, I also see those that look like crap, for lack of a better word. Unkempt hair, dirty jeans, tee shirt or tank top (and boobs) flapping in the wind, dirty horses and dirty tack in dangerous condition. Me, I like to look nice in a button down with tank or tee underneath and some riding-appropriate jeans, and other gear that is in good condition. When I feel nice it's kind of like a coating of armor...I am not going to be hiking my shirt down, worried about my belt buckle coming loose, buttons popping...and if they do I have a coordinating tank or tee underneath, etc. (All I can think about when reading the title of this post is either Sharron Camarillo or Martha Josey's books circa 1980 something...I think, that have a whole chapter devoted to "looking Like a Winner.") LOL
Yep, except it was from a different well known professional barrel racer that made me think of posting this. I've been thinking about this a lot this year as I've been watching jackpots, college rodeos, high school rodeos, and ammy rodeos and what people do differently. (Hubby's side of the family doing great in college and high school rodeos this year lol) I am not here to bash anyone for there clothing choices, I personally love wearing a tank in summer so I don't get a farmers tan, but I feel like some ladies kind of need a wake up call on what we wear when we ride!
I hope that (one day soon) I will be able to call myself a proessional barrel racer and trainer, and I would like to dress like professional. To me, that says "take me seriously". I would like to strive to look like Janna Beam, Sherry Cervi, Lisa Lockhart, and so forth if I am out at a gymkhana or a pro rodeo.
Does anyone have any negative thoughts when you see a lady wearing a button down tucked in at a jackpot that doesn't have a dress code, or do you think something postitive? Sure, our sport isn't a who's who of best dressed horses and riders in the arena (thankfully because those events are boring in my opinion lol) but I feel like some ladies should take more pride into what we wear.
My philosophy is " I might not ride well but by golly I am going to look good while I ride! and so is my horse!" In my opinion, it shows respect and pride for your mount, the sport and yourself
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I sweat like a 400lb man with a gland problem and I hate to sweat all over my "good stuff". I look like I crawled out of the gym all summer long. Tank tops, tech tees, baseball cap/visor to keep my bangs out of my face and a big messy bun to keep my hair from sticking to my neck. | |
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| rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
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Location: Arkansas | scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
LOL, thank you. This was one of those "mean girl" types, and she ticked me off!
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
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| rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 1:47 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
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| rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 1:47 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:48 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 1:47 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
If this ever happens again I would ask them, Are you paying for my runs, if not then shut the pie hole. I hate rude people and whats it to them what you have on your head,, maybe wear a sombrero and see what they have to say about it, lol | |
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Location: Montana | I wear nice jeans and a nice t-shirt or tank, no holes or rips, but something that makes me feel comfortable. But I go just to little Wednesday night jackpots, and everyone dresses about the same. | |
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Location: Arkansas | Southtxponygirl - 2016-05-18 1:52 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:48 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 1:47 PM scwebster - 2016-05-18 1:24 PM rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
I love your sass! :) LOL
I will wear a t-shirt and ball cap too though :)
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Location: Somewhere around here | I'm glad no one is taking this the wrong way! (or at least not yet) I've been wearing button down at home lately for the sole purpose of not getting any tanner than I already am. I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding in August and I do NOT want a farmers tan in a fancy sleeveless dress lol. I do feel like I can take myself more seriously though, even just trail riding, and I'm going to chalk it up to a mental thing lol but so far I like it. | |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 2:32 PM I'm glad no one is taking this the wrong way! (or at least not yet) I've been wearing button down at home lately for the sole purpose of not getting any tanner than I already am. I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding in August and I do NOT want a farmers tan in a fancy sleeveless dress lol. I do feel like I can take myself more seriously though, even just trail riding, and I'm going to chalk it up to a mental thing lol but so far I like it.
I think the long sleeve shirt looks nice on anyone, but if you lived here in south texas, you maybe changing your mind, the humidity and the heat will kick your bu** real fast, thats why I'm a tshirt wearing gal, sometimes I have to change tshirts a few times during the day they get soaked with all the sweating we do here.
But at a big race like a 2,3 day show, I will run in nice shirts with collars, but as soon as I finish my run off comes the shirt and tshirt back on. The heat can drive you crazy at times
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Location: East Texas | Timber Creek - 2016-05-18 10:13 AM
CrossDRanch - 2016-05-18 10:10 AM My daughter has been finding shirts down at grandma's house that my wife and her sister wore back in the day. She has also had someone making her shirts in this style.
How cool is that. She looks beautiful.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 2:32 PM I'm glad no one is taking this the wrong way! (or at least not yet) I've been wearing button down at home lately for the sole purpose of not getting any tanner than I already am. I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding in August and I do NOT want a farmers tan in a fancy sleeveless dress lol. I do feel like I can take myself more seriously though, even just trail riding, and I'm going to chalk it up to a mental thing lol but so far I like it.
If you lived here in South texas you may be changing you mind about wearing long sleeved shirts, here we have lots and lots of heat and humidity, thats why I'm a tshirt wearing gal, Sometimes I have to change shirts a few times during the day with all the sweating I do, but when I do go to a 3,2 day race I wear nice collared shirts to run in, but as soon as my run is over I'm changing back into a tshirt, the heat here will kick your bu** , the heat can make you crazy here, I grew up here but it still gets to me at times.
For just a smaller race its all tshirts and jeans for me.. lol | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | rodeochick382 - 2016-05-18 12:02 PM In the practice pen I dress like a homeless person, but when I go somewhere I try and look nice. My Dad is a rodeo judge, so I NEVER push the dress code. I will wear a button down and cowboy hat at a no-dress code jackpot and not think twice about it, especially if there is a photographer. Nothing ruins a wicked-awesome pic like a t-shirt and a ball cap, lol. Plus, if I decide to sell a horse down the road, I think dress code makes the video and pics look more legit.
I had some snooty girl come up to me at a jackpot once and tell me "this isn't a rodeo, why are you wearing a cowboy hat". I replied "well, it **** sure isn't a baseball game, so why do you have a ball cap on?" Shut her right on up, lol
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| cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 2:32 PM
I'm glad no one is taking this the wrong way! (or at least not yet) I've been wearing button down at home lately for the sole purpose of not getting any tanner than I already am. I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding in August and I do NOT want a farmers tan in a fancy sleeveless dress lol. I do feel like I can take myself more seriously though, even just trail riding, and I'm going to chalk it up to a mental thing lol but so far I like it.
I've been wearing long sleeves to religiously trying not to get funky tan lines for my own wedding next month. I wore a long sleeve tee to a race and had several girls ask me if I was nuts! Maybe, but hopefully it's worth it come picture time!  | |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | CrossDRanch - 2016-05-18 10:10 AM My daughter has been finding shirts down at grandma's house that my wife and her sister wore back in the day. She has also had someone making her shirts in this style.
Shes cute and has good taste in style's | |
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Location: MI | I wear dress code, but for the life of me can't find a long sleeve shirt that will actually stay tucked on a long torso. So, I end up looking like a slob, but I try! #tallgirlproblems | |
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| Here are the outfits I wear barrel racing, mounted shooting (pistols pic), and roping (rope in the pic).
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Location: Somewhere around here | Southtxponygirl - 2016-05-18 1:51 PM
cecollins0811 - 2016-05-18 2:32 PM I'm glad no one is taking this the wrong way! (or at least not yet) I've been wearing button down at home lately for the sole purpose of not getting any tanner than I already am. I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding in August and I do NOT want a farmers tan in a fancy sleeveless dress lol. I do feel like I can take myself more seriously though, even just trail riding, and I'm going to chalk it up to a mental thing lol but so far I like it.
If you lived here in South texas you may be changing you mind about wearing long sleeved shirts, here we have lots and lots of heat and humidity, thats why I'm a tshirt wearing gal, Sometimes I have to change shirts a few times during the day with all the sweating I do, but when I do go to a 3,2 day race I wear nice collared shirts to run in, but as soon as my run is over I'm changing back into a tshirt, the heat here will kick your bu** , the heat can make you crazy here, I grew up here but it still gets to me at times.
For just a smaller race its all tshirts and jeans for me.. lol
I visited a good friend of mine in Tyler, TX and omg I completely see what your talking about, so humid and sticky. I can see it being harder wearing long sleeved button ups in the summer. | |
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Location: Arkansas | Ridenrun4745 - 2016-05-18 8:07 PM I wear dress code, but for the life of me can't find a long sleeve shirt that will actually stay tucked on a long torso. So, I end up looking like a slob, but I try! #tallgirlproblems
Buy mens shirts--I wear a lot of XS Cinch shirt. The tails are much longer | |
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| mtcanchazer - 2016-05-18 1:59 PM
I wear nice jeans and a nice t-shirt or tank, no holes or rips, but something that makes me feel comfortable. But I go just to little Wednesday night jackpots, and everyone dresses about the same.
I was watching a big race (this was not a jackpot, it was a BIG WELL KNOWN RACE) recently and they made an announcement that if any of the riders were wearing jeans with holes or rips they would be disqualified....I thought it was sad they had to remind people that those jeans are not acceptable for races that caliber  | |
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Location: Kansas | sodapop - 2016-05-18 10:25 PM Here are the outfits I wear barrel racing, mounted shooting (pistols pic), and roping (rope in the pic).
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Location: The edge of no where | love2ridepre - 2016-05-19 9:09 AM mtcanchazer - 2016-05-18 1:59 PM I wear nice jeans and a nice t-shirt or tank, no holes or rips, but something that makes me feel comfortable. But I go just to little Wednesday night jackpots, and everyone dresses about the same. I was watching a big race (this was not a jackpot, it was a BIG WELL KNOWN RACE ) recently and they made an announcement that if any of the riders were wearing jeans with holes or rips they would be disqualified....I thought it was sad they had to remind people that those jeans are not acceptable for races that caliber
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| when i rode i sweat my hair will ge soaked and it was long i was clean an neat but 10 minutes after i got there i would look like i rolled in dirt dirt is attracted to me
since i pay my own bills i give a rats what other people think my horses were in good shape i was not martha josey and have an image to protect she is awesome
i was a weekend warrior my kid and his horses came first i always carried extra clothes so i could sponge off and be fesh for a few minutes
never in 40 years did any one tell me i looked..... at least to my face i read stuff on here and go .. shake my head | |
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| I think they were referring to people wearing jeans with BIG holes. I know the jeans you are talking about and I absolutely love them!) | |
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Location: The edge of no where | vjls - 2016-05-19 9:48 AM when i rode i sweat my hair will ge soaked and it was long i was clean an neat but 10 minutes after i got there i would look like i rolled in dirt dirt is attracted to me
since i pay my own bills i give a rats what other people think my horses were in good shape i was not martha josey and have an image to protect she is awesome
i was a weekend warrior my kid and his horses came first i always carried extra clothes so i could sponge off and be fesh for a few minutes
never in 40 years did any one tell me i looked..... at least to my face i read stuff on here and go .. shake my head
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | I think "dress of success" varies depending on the event, venue, weather and dress code. For a local jackpot, clean neat and covered up (no boobage or butt cracks) is fine. Big races and rodeos generally have a dress code that dictates good taste. | |
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| hoofs_in_motion - 2016-05-19 9:27 AM sodapop - 2016-05-18 10:25 PM Here are the outfits I wear barrel racing, mounted shooting (pistols pic), and roping (rope in the pic).
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