Conference noted::equitation

    Last I heard, Simplicity and McCall's both carried patterns for
    all styles of clothing including chaps.  I've never seen them in
    the fabric stores, but they used to carry them and offer them through
    the horsey publications.
    
    Good luck...please let us know how you make out.
    
    Ann

	Several years ago I made some breeches for myself. Two years ago
    I  made  myself  a  hunt  coat.  The patterns I used were Jean Hardy
    Patterns.  They carry (or at least did when I ordered my patterns) a
    complete  line  from  hunt seat to saddle seat to western. They even
    had men's patterns.  

	The pattern numbers are:

	    680	    Misses' Saddle Seat Coat (Size 6-18, all sizes in 
		    one package). The classic coat for the show ring. 
		    2-button, back vent and pleats.  Instructions
		    included for formal habit adaptation.

	    690	    Misses' Kentucky Jodphurs and Vest (Size 6-18, all
		    sizes in one package). To complete the above 
		    outfit.


	The patterns are designed primarily for knots with the exception
    of the coats. These can be made of knit or woven fabric.

	Both patterns are $5.00 (or they are according to my order form.
    I  have  no idea whether this company is still in business, but it's
    worth a try.  The directions were fairly easy to follow.  


	The address is:

		Riding Togs
		A Division of Sewing Knits, Inc.
		Box 1493
		Boulder, CO    80302


	Good Luck!

			    Kathy


	P.S. Sorry  it  took  so long to reply - I'm moving and I had to
    find the right box to look in ;-)  .

	.....I forgot,  add  $.50 per pattern for shipping and handling.
    Colorado residents add 5.5% sales tax.

    Thanks to both for the info....Looks like I'll be sewing for a bit!!

    
    I know this is late, but I just found the information.  I ordered
    a pattern from a place called Suitability.  They have patterns for
    all types for riding apparell.  Saddleseat, hunt seat, men's breeches,
    shirts, horse blankets...  They give you a "master pattern" and
    then you are expected to customize it to the person you are making
    the outfit for.  You can also order fabric from them, although I
    think they are expensive.
    
    Some sample prices:
    
    	saddle seat jodhpurs	7.00
    	saddle seat vest	5.00
    	saddle seat coat	14.00
    	stretch breech		7.00
    	hunt coat		14.00
    
    	stretch twill		$10/yd
    	nylon/spandex		$9/yd
    
    Their address is
    	
    	Suitability
    	12485 Cedar Road No. 3
    	Cleveland Hts., Ohio  44106
    
    

> < Note 140.2 by ZEPPO::ROMBERG "Kathy Romberg DTN 276-8189" >
>                      -< I made my own hunt seat stuff.. >-
>	The address is:
>
>		Riding Togs
>		A Division of Sewing Knits, Inc.
>		Box 1493
>		Boulder, CO    80302
>

     For anyone referencing this note (as I did) - looking for a pattern source 
- my inquiry at this address was returned stamped as undeliverable.  I will try
"Suitability" next...

    I'm looking for information about patterns for an Hunt Seat jacket and
    riding shirt suitable for showing. I'd like to have a jacket and shirt
    custom made this winter for next show season. My dressmaker would like
    a pattern.
    
    I've sent to SUITABILITY Inc for their brochure. They have patterns for
    all styles of riding clothes including a hunt jacket and shirt.
    Unfortunately, the drawings of their clothes are very rudimentary and
    it's hard to tell if the pattern is a good one.
    
    Has anyone had experience using patterns? Or are there other pattern
    manufacturers so I can compare cost, etc.
    
    Suitability charges $14 for the jacket pattern and $7 for the shirt
    pattern. They also have patterns for horse clothing, which I though
    t was interesting. They supply names of vendors to obtain fabric
    suitable for breeches and horse clothing too, which I thought was
    very valuable.
    
    Thanks for your help.

A friend of mine, who is not a seamstress, has made herself 2 pairs of leather
seated breeches using Suitability pattern and materials.  She seems to be
pleased with the result.  She has been able to make 2 (maybe 3) pairs of 
leather seated breeches for what 1 pair would have cost new.

I have made (for myself) a jacket and breeches (using patterns from what I
believe was the precursor to Suitability).  Other than the directions being a 
little hard to follow at some points, I've worn the stuff in competition. (i.e.
I'm not too ashamed of it to be seen in public).  I've never used their material
though.

    
    	I have a pattern book from Past Patterns which includes two
    	full pages of people and horse horsey clothes...send me mail
    	if you want more info....
    
    	Sherry
    

    Could any one give me the address to Suitability? This sounds very
    interesting.
    Thanks.

    These address are from a book, so I have no experience first hand with
    making anything from them.
    
    Riding Togs
    Box 1493
    Boulder, CO  80306
    
    English and Western ridging apparel for men, women, children; also
    saddle seat and hunt - Country Carriage Originals, CCO, Inc., Box 1192
    Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
    
    Saddle Seat, hunt seat, English/Western; also horse blankets, and chaps
    Lola Gentry Originals, Box 970, Dell City, Texas 79837.
    
    hope this helps
    

    I have a friend whose daughter want a "horsemanship" (I think it's
    called a horsemanship jacket).  anybody know where I can buy western
    patterns locally.  I have a pamphlet from  Suitability, but was
    wondering if there was local stuff!!
    
    Thanks,
    
    Caryl

no place that I've managed to find (in the greater Boston area)