nikCscott
Well-Known Member
I've bought a new horse who was previously lightly shown in hack classes. He is the 'Hack stamp' from my inexperienced showing eye, has lovely flash paces and self carriage I've not had in any other horse.
Once fit (he's have a few months off but previously competing at Novice level dressage and from what I've seen so far with work he should definitely improve on that) I'm doing a bit of everything on him hunting, eventing true all rounder but thought I'd try taking him to a unaff showing show (equifest qual) at local competition centre in March.
I've been googling but any extra advise would be much appreciated...
Turnout me
Navy Jacket
Shirt (which colour is best?)
Tie- to match Browband (I'll go into this later)
Brown gloves (is cotton one ok?)
Cream breeches
Straight cut long boots with garters and spurs
Hair in bun (no scrunchies)
Navy velvet hat
Brown show cane
Turnout Horse
Trimmed heals, whiskers, ears
Plaited
Straight cut saddle (dressage saddle ok?- mine is brown)
Brown numnah and girth
Light weight brown bridle with coloured brow band
Bit??? See double is the correct but would a snaffle be ok at this level or at least a pelham with 2 reins- would rather not fork out for whole new specialist bridle if i'm I work out its not for me.
Oiled feet
Pulled tail banged just below hocks
Googling pictures I see the browbands tend to be the red navy gold style, its this the way to go or something slightly different to try and stand out? I do have a superstition about having red on my horses I don't know where it comes from and I realise its STUPID but it's there no less I saw this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121058076966?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 and think it would really 'zing' off his dark bay coat, but will take your advise on this and if you this its better to stick with the more traditional colours.
All advise welcomed- Thank you
Once fit (he's have a few months off but previously competing at Novice level dressage and from what I've seen so far with work he should definitely improve on that) I'm doing a bit of everything on him hunting, eventing true all rounder but thought I'd try taking him to a unaff showing show (equifest qual) at local competition centre in March.
I've been googling but any extra advise would be much appreciated...
Turnout me
Navy Jacket
Shirt (which colour is best?)
Tie- to match Browband (I'll go into this later)
Brown gloves (is cotton one ok?)
Cream breeches
Straight cut long boots with garters and spurs
Hair in bun (no scrunchies)
Navy velvet hat
Brown show cane
Turnout Horse
Trimmed heals, whiskers, ears
Plaited
Straight cut saddle (dressage saddle ok?- mine is brown)
Brown numnah and girth
Light weight brown bridle with coloured brow band
Bit??? See double is the correct but would a snaffle be ok at this level or at least a pelham with 2 reins- would rather not fork out for whole new specialist bridle if i'm I work out its not for me.
Oiled feet
Pulled tail banged just below hocks
Googling pictures I see the browbands tend to be the red navy gold style, its this the way to go or something slightly different to try and stand out? I do have a superstition about having red on my horses I don't know where it comes from and I realise its STUPID but it's there no less I saw this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121058076966?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 and think it would really 'zing' off his dark bay coat, but will take your advise on this and if you this its better to stick with the more traditional colours.
All advise welcomed- Thank you