Inhand youngstock class - turnout help!

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Am toying with the idea of taking my 3yo into an inhand youngstock class. Could you guys answer me a few questions?!

* Will I need an inhand bridle, or will she be OK in a plain hunter snaffle bridle?
* For me - Shirt, tie, hacking jacket, cream trousers, brown gloves. Will a velvet hat with harness be OK, or would a flat cap or similar be better?
* Can I carry a whip?
* Does the 7 or 9 plait rule still apply these days?!

*Basic run through of the class please! Am I right in thinking everyone walks around, are pulled in/lined up and then everyone trots around the ring in turn, and the judge rejigs the order?

All help appreciated!

 

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Bump!

 

[jewel]

what breed is she?

 

[scotsmare]

As she's 3 a plain hunter bridle will be fine, just a leadrein though rather than the reins if possible.

Turnout for yourself as above is fine - caps if you're male, velvets hats for girlies.

Yes you can carry a whip.

Idea is everyone walks round, judge will pull you all in, all do individual trot up, walk round again and final placings - simple

 

[Bounty]

A thoroughbred

It is a mixed youngstock class - any breed, yearlings to 3yos if that's any help?

 

[scotsmare]

You'll be fine - don't worry

 

[machannah]

i would agree with scotsmare, sounds about right to me, and is what i have worn before at inhand - best of luck!!

 

[Bounty]

Brilliant, thanks everyone

I am not going expecting to be competitive, as I am just pleased to have the chance to get her out and about, but just didn't want to look horrifically out of place - embarrassing the ginger girly at her first party would not go down well at all!

 

[Colleen_Miss_Tom]

I would actually use an inhand bridle as shes still a youngster and would be more correct , I know for balmoral next year that what I will be showing missy in as done this year as a 2 year old .

Watched the 3 year old class and all are showed in the inhand bridle .

Good luck x

Col x

 

[Foxford]

I'm taking my 2yo out for the first time next week in a mixed youngstock class. I've just bought him an inhand bridle and lead rein for it. I'm a bit dubious as to how they are going to compare my huge ID to the little welsh ponies.. I guess I'd better hope they like chunkies!!

Piccies of your effort will be required!

 

[Bounty]

Thanks CMT and Anakin

When I posted originally I thought I already had a plain hunter bridle that would do the job, but on reflection I have realised that I don't have one that won't swamp her dainty little head! So I think I will be going with an in-hand bridle as it is financial outlay either way (isn't it always?!

) and Pancake will be growing into it

Anakin - know exactly what you are thinking! I was dubious as to how it would be judged without the judges personal breed/type likes/dislikes being brought into it..... I suppose it will be impartially judged based on correctness of paces and conformation

 

[Rainbowrider]

You sound like you'll be fine.
The only thing I would add, would be to practise trotting her up in the bridle at home, and practise standing still etc. Maybe ask a friend to look over her, like the judge will, so you know she is used to it before the show. It will make a difference to you and the horse!

 

[Crazy_Caz]

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I'm taking my 2yo out for the first time next week in a mixed youngstock class. I've just bought him an inhand bridle and lead rein for it.

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were did u get ur's inhand bridle from?? and how much??

 

[Amelia27]

What type is she? As you say she has a dainty head I assume she wouldn’t be classed as a hunter type so more likely a large hack or riding horse?

I would definitely go for the in-hand bridle, I’d also recommend getting a leather 3 way coupling to attach the lead to instead of a chain. The coupling attached to the noseband as well as the bit rings so you don’t have all the pressure on her delicate mouth.

If she is a riding horse/hack then get her a fancy coloured browband (any colour that goes well, chestnuts look nice in green or blues though I think).

Get as long a lead as possible, if it’s her first party you don’t know how she’ll react and it’s good to have enough lead to be able to get out of the way if she was to go up or anything.

Carry a show cane rather than a whip. Wear trousers that will allow her legs to stand out (ie. If she has white legs got for dark trousers and if she has dark legs go for light trousers). A normal hat with a harness is fine but if you can borrow a beagler it would look smarter.

Practise standing her up correctly for the judge and walking her up and trotting her back.

In the show when you trot her back towards the judge go straight for the judge (she’ll get out of the way don’t worry!). The trot should be at a working pace, balanced and correct – once you have gone past the judge you can ask the horse to extend to really show off the paces and go right round the back of the line-up (the judge may or may not watch you depending on whether she’s seen enough).

Hope that helps

 

[Amelia27]

My in-hand bridle is a shires one was about £40 I think, lead approx £20 (shires) and coupling about £18 (derby house)

 

[Amelia27]

here are some pics of my 2 yr old from the weekend, he's a small riding horse (PBA). Sorry for the rubbish quality, had to take a photo of a photo so have a stupid bright spot in the middle. Hope it works

 

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QR - Fabulous thanks!!

This is her...

And just to prove she doesn't always stand so far over her front legs!

Feel free to point out anything conformationally if you like

The top pic was taken in may/june ish, so she has filled out again since then. She is 15/15.1 at a push, so only diddly and very compact with it. Not sure where that leaves her in terms of showing 'types'!

I am wearing a greeny tweed with a gold/yellow tie with small navy dots, so am looking for cream/stone coloured trousers I think? Or could I get away with having them darker? I just don't want to look too 'samey' from head to foot!

I have a 6' leather lead and 3way coupling already, so that is sorted

Would it be wrong to be 'old school' and wrap my own browband with ribbons? Or are the manufactured ones with rosettes more suitable?

Her trot ups are straight and forward, and she is ace at standing still, but whether that will still apply when we get there I don't know!