Micklem bridle in working hunter?

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Hi, I'm trying to find out if the Micklem multi-bridle is a permitted bridle in un-affiliated working hunter classes? My mare goes so well in it, and it also seems to help her headshaking. This will be our first foray into local shows, and want to get it right from the start!
I know it's legal in lower level dressage so am hoping this is the same.
Thanks.
 
I've just bought one.
From what I read whilst doing my research (but do stand to be corrected), I believe that it is competition legal without the bit stabilising clips, but I think this referred to dressage only, so you may find that for other disciplines they're not as strict. :)
 
I don't think there's legal/illegal tack as such- you will likely get marked down because it's not traditional/unconventional.
 
You CAN use any tack you like in local WH classes, unless they are PSPS shows etc. However it is likely that the judge will mark you down as there is a preference for the horse going well in traditional tack.
 
Thanks all...it looks like I'll have to get a traditional bridle just for showing then. It seems a shame that you can use other things/'gadgets' like martingales and the like - which my mare doesn't need - but put a slightly different looking bridle on and you potentially get marked down.
Oh well, I'll try and contact the secretaries of the various shows and see what they say too.
 
I was going to change from my Micklem to traditional bridle in WH, decided was better to stick with it, judge said quite right, didn't bother her at all.
 
martange said:
Thanks all...it looks like I'll have to get a traditional bridle just for showing then. It seems a shame that you can use other things/'gadgets' like martingales and the like - which my mare doesn't need - but put a slightly different looking bridle on and you potentially get marked down.
Oh well, I'll try and contact the secretaries of the various shows and see what they say too.
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The secretaries will say it's absolutely fine, and noone will stop you entering (unless class states run under certain rules). But you will probably find a good old fashioned judge, or one that particularly likes showing will probably put you down for it.
 
Yes, being marked down does seem to be the common thought. laracroft - how do you think you fared when showing in it? Do you feel maybe you were marked down, or got withering looks from judges or other competitors?
 
You'd get away with it at very local level, but strictly speaking it's not correct. You're judged on overall presentation, and tradition being part if that hence normal 'workmanlike' tack. It's the overall picture.
 
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