In hand showing bridle...

[grhands]

Hello everyone.

I have just bought my first 2yo and I want to try a bit of showing for the first time with her.

I'm doing a clinic next month with a bit of a showing expert and I need an in hand bridle for her. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good quality bridle that will last and that will suit her face (she's in a full already btw).

As I said, she turns two this time. I have to turn her out as I would for a show, is it appropriate to pull the tails and plait up the manes of a filly (two in May).

I'm sure you think these are silly questions, but as I said I'm new to this but I'm keen to give it my best shot.

Thanks

 

[windand rain]

Yes pull tail and plait her mane a good broad noseband and a brass fitted bridle would be my ideal. I would guess you are showing her as a hunter youngster so plain and as wide as suites her face
I prefer a nice rubber snaffle with brass rings too think it looks smarter than a regular bit but if she is likely to chew maybe a simple snaffle with smaller rings would look better than the ridden bridle
Yours needs a broader nose band but this is the idea

 

[grhands]

Thank-you, that's really helpful x

 

[mandwhy]

She will look great as a hunter she is a lovely type!

 

[grhands]

Thank-you. Do you know where I can get a bridle with a wide nose and like the one in the photo? Thanks xxx

 

[windand rain]

You will probably have to have one made to measure but they work out about the same anyway. Try Fylde saddlery he is very helpful and not too dear

 

[grhands]

Would a thicker heavier bridle suit her better than a fine one do you think?