Since it was founded by Queen Anne in 1711, the
annual Royal Ascot races
have become the highlight of the English social season. Ostensibly a five-day
sporting event, it's also evolved into something of an immense fashion show,
marked by the arrival of the Royal Family in
ceremonial horse-drawn carriages every day. It has become the style for ladies
to sport increasingly outrageous hats, and lately the traditional rules about
"formal day dress" in the coveted Royal Enclosure have
been rather loosely interpreted, much to the Queen's dismay.
This year
officials have cracked
down, declaring that "Off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and
dresses with a strap of less than one inch and/or miniskirts are considered
unsuitable," while "Midriffs must be covered and trouser suits must be full
length and of matching material and color." Those not in compliance will be
asked to leave the Royal Enclosure. Gentlemen have always been required to wear
full morning dress with
top hats. Lest all the pageantry detract from the business at hand, it's worth
noting that prize money at this
year's event, which runs through Saturday, has reached an unprecedented $7.8
million.
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[RC] [Consider This] Endurance riders told to clean up their act - rides2far>>>>>Any old riding gear and tack and sloppy riding may well
make way for matching team clobber and smartened up athletes in the FEI's new
"Triple E" three-year plan for bringing the image of the equestrian
>>sport of endurance up to scratch
Sorry guys,
I just popped off that response to this announcement on my way out the door
to the GERA Classic or I would have responded quickly to quell any thoughts that
I feared AERC would follow. Personally, I think the police will arrest you for
indecent exposure before AERC will complain about your attire, so relax!
:-)
Anyway, back to the point. FEI *already* requires collared shirts,
conservative tights/socks, etc. Crews *already* wear uniforms and match. Take a
look at any photo from the championships. Why do you think we go? It's the cool
matching jackets! :-) So...my big question is what are their *new* plans
to smarten up the image? Anyone know? I heard the following news story on the
radio not long before this announcement came out on Endurance.net and
immediately wondered if there was a connection. Also, I was being
sarcastic, but I am serious about the sheiks in robes at awards. Is that
appropriate if we are standardizing the look? Does that not open the door to
Swedes in shorts & suspenders? Americans in Cowboy gear?
Angie
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