deano
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Post by deano on Sept 13, 2006 7:10:59 GMT
Your the opposite to me then, i keep organising stuff incase i get through lol . deano.
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Post by v8kate on Sept 13, 2006 22:37:51 GMT
Have to say all the pics in H&H etc generally show a very shiny silk or fur felt topper in black with navy jacket. The short topper is the dressage version.
Have you all seen my posting in turnout re ebay seller for toppers?? You've still just about got time to get a brand new one for less than £100 - mine is superb.
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Post by rufus on Sept 13, 2006 23:13:05 GMT
Sorry to cause confusion can only comment on what ive worn and seen others wear Because the coloureds always wear evening dress, at major finals, ive seen loads of eve perfs..... I wouldnt wear a black hat of any style with a navy coat but its the spirit that counts i suppose...no-ones gonna take marks off for turnout due to a hat colour when theres been a real effort made everywhere else. will watch this closely at HOYS and report back for future ref
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Post by kermie on Sept 14, 2006 8:38:39 GMT
Must admit I've never seen the coloureds at HOYS, but I have seen the hunters, M&Ms, etc and never noticed a navy hat but I do think a navy would be quite smart.
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Post by v8kate on Sept 14, 2006 20:35:09 GMT
I 'think' you can only get navy in wool so no nice shiny topper - I dare say Patey's would do a special in navy silk - dread to think at what cost though
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Post by bangle on Sept 14, 2006 20:47:09 GMT
My topper is the short dressage one in black 1. because it was affordable 2. i look daft in the tall ones and they dont fit my head why spend a fortune when you arnt guaranteed to get to wear it
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Post by lenny on Sept 14, 2006 21:15:06 GMT
mine is a black silk highish one about 100 years old and cost me nowt Just hope i dont fall on my head......id hate to damage the hat ;D
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Post by meerkat on Sept 15, 2006 9:02:59 GMT
The hire place at dabbs had a real mixture of colours and heights. It really just depended on what fitted your head. Hannah ended up with a tall one as it was the only one that fitted - looked a bit artful dodger but stayed on at least!
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Post by v8kate on Sept 15, 2006 19:42:31 GMT
looked a bit artful dodger but stayed on at least! Can't have looked any worse than the ridiculously tall ones the eventing team wore at last Olympics - Pippa's was taller then her ;D I would hope mine isn't too over the top - 5.5 inch rise I think. I want to do side saddle anyway so it will get used for that even if I never get to wear it for anything else & at under £100 brand new I was just very naughty & bought it.
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Post by watson on Sept 15, 2006 21:07:49 GMT
Did the lady last year hire out blue wool jackets then as i only have tweed
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Post by meerkat on Sept 15, 2006 21:48:21 GMT
Yes she did.
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