In hand showing advice

[SweetDreams]

Hi all looking to show my yearling this season. I’ve had a look online but wanting any advice on showing a yearling hunter type? I’ve seen such a variation from the white slips that seem to be more for welshes and then I’ve seen leather bridles both bitted and bitless? Any advice or tips greatly received - many thanks

 

[Equi]

You can bit or not bit, it depends on your horse and how controllable they are. Def a leather bridle.

 

[dorsetladette]

I'd go for a leather slip. Unless you need to bit for control I wouldn't. Bitless shows a nice mannerly young pony/horse which is what is looked for in a hunter type.

Practice at home trotting up and standing square. Set your pony up to succeed.

Wear a hat for safety - you never know what shapes a youngster might throw. Gloves also for the same reason (and ring attire).

Wear trousers in a colour which doesn't blend in with the ponies legs. Light legs - dark trousers and vice versa.

And most of all, don't go out planning to win the moon and the stars. Your educating your pony. Showing them the world and letting them experience different enviroments so you have a well rounded adult horse that can deal with different situations without blowing their top. A frilly along the way is just a bonus!

Have a lovely day out and good luck.

 

[SweetDreams]

I'd go for a leather slip. Unless you need to bit for control I wouldn't. Bitless shows a nice mannerly young pony/horse which is what is looked for in a hunter type.

Practice at home trotting up and standing square. Set your pony up to succeed.

Wear a hat for safety - you never know what shapes a youngster might throw. Gloves also for the same reason (and ring attire).

Wear trousers in a colour which doesn't blend in with the ponies legs. Light legs - dark trousers and vice versa.

And most of all, don't go out planning to win the moon and the stars. Your educating your pony. Showing them the world and letting them experience different enviroments so you have a well rounded adult horse that can deal with different situations without blowing their top. A frilly along the way is just a bonus!

Have a lovely day out and good luck.

That’s great thanks so much for your lovely advice! Yes exactly I only do dressage normally and plan for her to be my next ride so want to get her used to the hustle and bustle of venues without the pressure just want the exposure for her! Thanks again