Shellby27
Well-Known Member
I would love to take my appaloosa colt Alfie to a couple of local shows this year as he has progressed really well with his handling. I have never shown before (although watched 100's!), so a complete novice and would really appreciate some advise.
Firstly he will be 3 in July and he is still entire. Are there any rules regarding age of colts at all? I gather he could still be shown in youngstock classes?
I have a really nice brown leather show bridle with a brass browband. What bit should I use? Can I use the brass horse shoe stallion bits, or would a nice brass snaffle be prefered?
Would he need to be plaited?
What would I need to wear? As he is white with black and brown spots I understand dark trousers would show his colour off better.
Would I also need a showing cane?
He is registered with the appaloosa society as a part bred (dam wasn't registered) although he is a full appaloosa. He has a different name to his passport now so would I need to have this changed (I have previous owners written permission).
Are there any sites that I could get more info from?
I'm not worried about winning, just would like to show him off and gain some experience for us both
This was him last summer.
Firstly he will be 3 in July and he is still entire. Are there any rules regarding age of colts at all? I gather he could still be shown in youngstock classes?
I have a really nice brown leather show bridle with a brass browband. What bit should I use? Can I use the brass horse shoe stallion bits, or would a nice brass snaffle be prefered?
Would he need to be plaited?
What would I need to wear? As he is white with black and brown spots I understand dark trousers would show his colour off better.
Would I also need a showing cane?
He is registered with the appaloosa society as a part bred (dam wasn't registered) although he is a full appaloosa. He has a different name to his passport now so would I need to have this changed (I have previous owners written permission).
Are there any sites that I could get more info from?
I'm not worried about winning, just would like to show him off and gain some experience for us both
This was him last summer.