In hand coloured tips?

[jennyb]

Please? Might be doing a class in a couple of weeks, not done in hand for yonks, workers is more my bag when I do show but sadly horsey is still getting fit after injury so won't be jumping.

Piccies below, I do have a coloured browband for him, should he wear that or just his normal plain hunter style bridle? Newmarket and coupling or reins? What colour trousers for me, and is a keepers tweed jacket ok? Stock or tie?

Argh, so many questions! I'm happy on the plaiting front etc, but he does have a fair few scratches and cuts at the moment (accident prone!) - the biggest is on his near fore and has healed, but is quite obvious as the hair hasn't grown back yet - should I chalk the skin so it blends in with his legs?





Edited to say he is 16.3hh and 3/4 tb 1/4 warmblood, so you can judge his type if necessary!

[pipgibson]

Harly's in hand bridle is just plain. ;D I am not sure if thats right or not but I have never had any comments about it, Other than my friend really liked it so we got her one of e bay too!!!

I wear cream trousers as it helps Harly's legs to stand out abit more, Again I am not sure if its right!!! I use a coupling aswell.

Not very good at this showing lark, Would rather be galloping around a x-country course but wiht harly its one step at a time!! He would probaly buck me off half way round.

Not much help really. Sorry.

Good Luck. ;D

[jennyb]

Thanks pip, I'd normally be doing dressage, but as we're not allowed to canter for another four weeks, I'll have to do in hand! Looking forwards to getting him out to a party again as he's not been out competing since December, just hope it's not too busy as I really don't want him getting over excited!

[SaturdayGirl]

Personally I'd put him in the plain browband - he's kind of in between types but I think coloureds looks leass fussy sometimes with a plain one.

How old is her? If under 4 years, then a snaffle bit, coupling and a lead rein. If he's over 4 then I'd put him in a double/ pelham with 2 reins. If you don't have one then just use one set of reins with a snaffle.

Trousers I think navy/ brown look nice, and a bit more flattering than cream! Also it'll help contrast his white legs when you're running. Tweed is correct, preferably brown or green. A pale coloured shirt (like cream or pale blue) and a tie

I would cover any scratchedas best as you can with chalk or supreme make up

Best of luck I'm sure you'll have a great time - he's lovely!

[kaleigh]

just go with what you feel comfy in & go for the exsperience & fun of it all. ... good luck!

[jennyb]

He's 12 but everyone thinks he's a youngster, he's got this cheeky, mischevious air about him!

I'll think on the pelham, I think two reins might be a bit of a handful if he starts messing, although the pelham would give me more control....decisions, decisions!

Love your horse saturday girl, I like a nice traditional type!

[SaturdayGirl]

You culd always put a couple of plaiting bands around the reins to hold them together so it's just like one set - just hide it in your hands! That's what I did the first time I used them. Now I seperate the curb and snaffle reins between my fingers so I can use the different action when I need it

[jennyb]

Now there's an idea! Think I might take both bits and decide on the day. I'll take him for a walk in his chifney (long story, temporary but very necessary measure!) before the class and see how he is.

[SaturdayGirl]

You could always lunge him before the class (if it's safe!) to chill him out a bit as well

[Carole]

Hi Jennyb, you will be absolutley fine in your cream trousers, and opt for tie rather than stock with your hacking jacket, if he is 12 its more correct to wear a bridle with double reins and I guess if you are doing the light/middleweights (looks about right for his build) then really you should be in a coloured browband (unless the class is specifically for hunter breeding or sportshorse class then it should be plian leather). Where is the show and whats the class?

[jennyb]

Oh, it's nothing fancy Carole, it's only Caythorpe's summer show! Just taking him along for a day out and a change of scenery, the class is In Hand Coloured Horse/Pony.

It wasn't me who mentioned cream trousers, it was Pip, I think I will wear black to contrast with his legs - does that sound ok?

I'll get the coloured browband on the bridle then, and dig out the rugby pelham - think I will feel better with that than a snaffle!

Won't lunge him as he's not really supposed to canter, I'm sure he'll use the excuse of being in a new place with new horses to zoom off at top speed on the lunge and show off!

[Carole]

Yes your black trousers will also be fine, the Rugby P will look super too, have a nice time might try and find the show and come watch as I keep seeing things advertised for Caythorpe and have yet to find it.
Best of luck

[jennyb]

Yay, that would be great! PM me if you want directions, it's pretty easy from Grantham - not sure if Grantham would be the easiest route for you? It is a good venue, am I right in thinking you do dressage as well as showing? They do regular unaffil and affil dressage.

Only bad thing is that the business has just been sold! But the current managers assure me that the new managers intend to build on what has been done so far and continue with the competitions, so that's good.