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Western show season begins early in January and actually can run for most of the year so now's a great time to look at that wardrobe of yours to see what needs to be upgraded or replaced for the coming season. Does last years outfit still fit? Is it still in fashion? If you can answer yes to both of these questions then maybe your good for another year. If not then read on, we might be able to help you figure out what to wear to help catch the eye of that judge. This article will mainly focus on western pleasure show clothing for youth up through intermediate level adults and not on the high-end custom made clothes. We'll start at the top of the head and cover pretty much everything all the way down to your cowboy boots. Oh and one other thing, we'll only be covering western show attire for girls and women in this article, sorry guys.

Before we get into the specifics of your outfit lets discuss for a moment what look you are trying to accomplish. First off your show clothing needs to be comfortable because if you're not comfortable in the saddle your horse will detect that and so will the judges. Pick out clothing that fits well and is comfortable and that you are comfortable wearing. Also realize that spending more on a show outfit does not necessarily equate to a Blue Ribbon. Sure a well-coordinated eye catching show outfit helps but it can't take the place of hours and hours in the arena practicing both on and off of your horse.

Did you know that more than 75% of western show riders still choose black as their base color? It's true. The reason for this is because black offers versatility and ease in coordinating and matching. It's pretty easy to find a western pleasure or rail blouse with some black in it, match it with a pair of black show pants and chaps, a black cowboy hat and black cowboy boots and you're good to go. The fact of the matter is that it is easy to coordinate and it looks sharp in the arena. I have no problems with basic black and if that's what you're comfortable in then continue to wear it. Black never goes out of style. If however you're looking to change things up just a bit you might consider wearing a contrasting color for your hat. You can also go with different colors for your show pants and chaps although it takes a little more effort to coordinate browns, blues, greens, and natural tones but it is still very doable.

All in all remember the most important item to take aware from this introduction is the importance of being comfortable in the saddle. Make sure everything both you and your horse are wearing fits properly. Don't try and make do with last year's boots if they are too snug. The same goes for last years show shirt, show pants, hat and so forth. Comfort in the saddle equates to a more confident rider and a more confident rider equates to more blue ribbons.

In our next article we'll talk more about some of the specifics surrounding your western show apparel and what to look for in fashions for 2010. We'll also cover some affordable brands like show clothes from Hobby Horse, Western Styles Collection, 1849 Authentic Ranchwear, and The Performance Collection.

To see some of the latest affordable western show clothing fashions available visit Wild Heart Western at http://www.wildheartwestern.com/store/western-show-clothes-c-24.html.

William at his real western cowboy lifestyle with the real horsemanship