In hand advice for showing a connemara amd dress code for evening performance

[i-love-wellies]

Hi

I'm competing my three year old gelding in hand in April. I know that adult horses are generally shown in a double/pelham. However as he's going to be in the youngster class should he be shown in a pelham or snaffle?

I have the hunter style bridle for riding but i'm considering buying an inhand bridle all of which seem to have brass fastensings. If he should be in a snaffle is it ok to use the horseshoe bit or are they just for stallions? I'm finding it hard to find a brass snaffle to match.

An for evening performance ehat is the correct dress code for ladies I heard a suit but I dunno if this would look right on the off chance I qualify. The show will be held under Ponies UK rules.

Thanks!!

 

[Gracie21]

Hi I have a 14.2hh PBA that I showed as a 3yo last year. All season he was in an inhand bridle with snaffle. I used a rubber bit with brass rings but plenty of people use normal snaffles, don't worry too much about that! I would look at some pictures of Connemaras in inhand classes to see what most people use, I would suggest probably stick to the snaffle. Evening performances require glittery things, like a sequin blazer Leave the tag on then if you don't use it you can take it back Have fun!!

 

[mrogers]

I would definately go inhand bridle and nearly always a snaffle.

As for you, tweed jacket, tie,gloves, trousers, show cane and beagler.

Evening performance, usually black but anything that sparkles with hair up. Horse turnout the same

 

[i-love-wellies]

Thanks for the advice guys!

One more quick question. Would I get away with using a dressage saddle for riding classes on the same pony? I can borrow a dressage saddle or use my GP but i've no access to a showing saddle and dont want to buy oe untill I see how he does in the classes. The GP isnt great for showing off his shoulder as its more of a GP/ jumping saddle. I've heard that most judges dont like to ride in dressage saddles but as its M&M and the judge doesnt ride so its just more of a visual thing. The show is the Irish version of Equifest so its a pretty big show.

thanks!