In honor of the start of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, we decided it was high time we reprinted this classic advice column on how to dress for the horse inspection. It originally ran in the Feb. 21, 2008, issue of the Chronicle. Without further ado: An eventer’s guide to dressing for success (and avoiding fashion faux pas) at the jogs.

As the frigid days of winter recede and spring inches her way into existence, the thoughts of eventers across the country collectively turn once again to one thing: fashion.

OK, perhaps not.