horse hair sporran only for pipers???

**Kilted Christian** · 13th July 07, 02:03 PM

Yes, I've understood that the length of the piper horsehair sporran is also to balance out the rest of the ensemble - the full regalia. To this end, you might want an nicely balanced horsehair like in Matt's photo. I think this is like other aspects of Highland style clothing; go with what you like if you follow the basic rules. I don't think automatic no-no on horsehair unless you're a piper is a basic rule.

**Gary Krueger** · 13th July 07, 04:40 PM

Our band Cabar Feidh Pipes and Drums wears what is known as "summer military" an open collar tan short sleeve navy uniform shirt (with our military ribbons on the left and our band ribbons on the right we don't ever mix military and civilian) Glengarry with Cock's feather, Horsehair Sporan (thank goodness that our kiltmaker put a small pocket on the face of Kilt's the under apron.) Matching tartan style socks with green flashes, spats and comfortable shoes. Of course our kilts This is generally worn for parades.

For competions and other gigs we wear day wear. Glengarry with black hackle, Argyle jacket, vest, White military shirt with black tie, Dayware sporran, white hose with green flashes, gillies. and of course our kilts.

When going out I wear my muted Ross Weathered hunting and a tweed jacket...actually it's my picture above left. Black shirt, and black tie, black hose with tartan flashes and comfortable shoes.

As long as you are happy and look good...what the heck, eh?

**KiltedKop45** · 13th July 07, 10:46 PM

I'm really getting alot out of this thread. I have not had the occasion to go formal YET, But I already have a Beautiful white Angora sheep sporran with black horsehair tassels. I plan on wearing it when I go to Dumfries next year for the Burns Supper. Thanks for all the advise.

. I agree with most of the others. Find a fur sporran that will not overpower your wardrobe, and by all means get one with a pouch or you will have to ask your Wife/ date to hold all of your things for you.