Congress is coming!

I was just browsing the web and I noticed the countdown for the All American Quarter Horse Congress and I can't believe its less than a month away. It feels like we were just talking about it not too long ago.  

I'd love to know if any of our readers will be attending this year. If you won't be going to this years Congress do you have pictures from previous years that you would like to share? I love looking at photos of everyone in their best dressed. 

Here are a couple of pictures of our lovely customers at previous years at Congress. 

Post your photos in our comments section, we can't wait to see all the beautiful horses and outfits. 

Metal Moto

This is a collection I am particularly fond of. The style of the collar is very different from our classic style our customers are use to. I hope you enjoy these elegantly crafted western show jackets. 

Onyx Metal Moto

Blue Metal Moto

Bronze Metal Moto

Aqua Metal Moto

All of these western show jackets are uniquely designed with our customers in mind. They are available is sizes XS-2XL.  For more looks at the rest of the Moto line please visit our website.

Too cute not to post

I found this poem online (I did not write it nor am I taking credit) and I wanted to share it with my readers.

Horses, they bring such joy, 

Horses, they’re like oversized toys.

Horses, they make the world go ‘round, 

Horses, they make the best sounds.

Horses, they hardly ever miss a beat, 

Horses, they’re always so sweet.

Horses, they give us freedom in life, 

Horses, they show us beauty and strife.

Horses, they’re the closest thing to perfection, 

Horses, they’re full of action.

Horses, they’ll be a girl’s best friend, 

Horses, they’ll be there til the end.

The Animal In You

Let the animal out in you with these showmanship shirts and jackets. We have a variety of animal inspired prints available for women and girls of all sizes. 

Whether you feel like looking delicate like a beautiful peacock or fierce like a leopard, we have you covered. All of these showmanship shirts and jackets are available right now. 

Royal Leopard

This classically tailored tuck-in style horsemanship shirt has been created from a rich and royal fabric with pops of bright blue and a touch of leopard print. We have added clear Swarovski crystals throughout the body. 

Call of the Wild

From XS-2X This versatile shirt is all about the bold print and the insanely pretty collar. The collar has been outlined in black Ultrasuede and filled in with clear Swarovski crystals. The couture pattern making methods used to make this light weight shirt along with appropriate facings make this shirt look and wear more like a jacket…but without the bulk.

Snakeskin Chic

This pretty shirt is all about the snakeskin print, great colors and tailored cut. The collar has been embellished with black applique, black Ultrasuede and clear Swarovski crystals. You can pair this shirt with black, turquoise or sand chaps/pants.

Peacock Rose'

This sharp riding shirt is all about the vivid peacock print and the way we’ve laid it out. The collar has been embellished with black Ultrasuede and clear Swarovski crystals. The pattern making methods used to make this light weight shirt along with appropriate facings make this shirt look and wear more like a jacket but without the bulk. 

For more styles and sizes please visit our website. We would love to hear feedback from our viewers so send us a email or post a comment with any thoughts on our newest designs.

Showmanship Do's & Don'ts

When picking out your showmanship outfit you need to follow these steps:

Get measured by a professional before ordering an outfit online. Sometimes when we try to measure ourselves the size ends up being inaccurate. You don’t want to order a showmanship suit with the wrong measurements and be stuck with something too big or too small with no time to alter.

Shop smart. I know there are a lot of companies that make showmanship clothing on the internet but that doesn’t mean that they should. Always check reviews, they can save you the heartache of ordering something that you might not ever see or be able to return.

Color Coordinate with your horse, you can’t be the only one that looks beautiful in the ring, make sure he/she has a matching saddle pad (don’t be too matchy!)

Be different! You don’t want to look like everyone else. Don’t be afraid to stand out and be noticed. 

At Lisa Nelle Show Clothing we have many options for showmanship suits that will have you turning heads in and out of the ring. 

Below is our latest suit for purchase. 

This rich, jade based jacket has been embellished in an elegant mix of gold applique, screen-printing, Swarovski Crystals, pearls and other high-end elements. This jacket comes with matching jade pants.

The perfectly symmetrical design creates a professional and flattering silhouette. The side view of this jacket is unbelievable in person. Incredibly slimming and sophisticated.

The fabric we use is unique to our company. We have this specific material manufactured in a mill a few miles away from our Los Angeles location. It’s the perfect fabric, it’s going to blow you away. It combines elements from several super high-end fabrics. It’s a medium/heavy weight with a unique structured stretch. It feels amazing on.

Quick & Easy Tips to Prepare Yourself for a Horseshow

For western competitions such as Western pleasure or Western horsemanship, always wear an outfit that makes you and your horse stand out. When your saddle coordinates with your outfit it makes for lovely display that the judges will take notice of.

For a local show, a button up western shirt, nice show pants, boots, and a belt may be very acceptable. But for more competitive shows, everyone will be wearing more elaborate garments such as the horsemanship clothing we sell on our website.

• If your budget will not allow you to make these purchases, as long as your outfit compliments yourself as well as your horse, then you have nothing to worry about.
• Dark colors on light horses, and lighter colors on dark horses tend to draw more attention to them. You want to attract the right attention during the competition.
• It's not recommended to wear an all-black outfit in the show ring. Most of your competition will also be wearing it and you will want to stand out among everyone else. A deep purple or midnight blue is a great alternative.
• If you are confident in your skills and the skills of your horse, try drawing a bit of extra attention with a brightly colored shirt
• You want to stand out from the rest of the competitors. 
• Always have your hair up, make sure to get all fly-aways before showing. 
• For more competitive shows, all hair should absolutely be under your helmet, or tight into a neat, tight bun in a hairnet at the back of your head, just barely below your hat or helmet.
• Lastly; Have fun! Your horse feeds off your energy and if you are stressed then he/she will be too. 

I hope these tips were helpful. We are always excited to hear feedback from our readers so leave us a comment if you enjoyed reading these tips. We would love to hear from you!