Ok so a couple of REALLY numpty q's but could do with answers please..

[Perfect_Pirouette]

So i've got my first show with my share horse on the 7th of june and it's also my first show since i was 15 (i am now 22

) It's a showing show and i am not sure what to wear for it, sorry don't know what classes i'm entering yet until i get the schedule but he's a cob and it'll be a ridden class lol if that's any help, not sure what classes coblets qualify for.

I have some old show stuff, some of which still fits fine, however i may need to get a couple of new things however WHAT DO I WEAR?! What colour jacket and jods/breeches etc?

Sorry i know this is a really stupid question but it's been a long time and i think i've only ever done one showing show before when i was about 14 so can't remember what the hell i wore plus that was with a completely different breed etc.

Any help would be appreaciated.x

ETS Oh and i am BRICKING IT. Haha.x

 

[dopeesophee]

ooo where are you going??

sandons do second hand stuff
and if you need a hacking jacket you can borrow mine, its a bit big for me... so will be big for you too

if its showing i normally wear beige jods and hacking jacket with black gloves and boots and hat

i have no idea about breed classes etc
good luck... youll enjoy it :d
xx

 

[miss_c]

As he's a cob then tweed is correct with a shirt and tie I believe. Jodhs should be cream or canary.

Enjoy it!!!

 

[lauraandjack]

If it's a local show no one will shout too loudly as long as you are smart.

Jacket (tweed prob best), light coloured jods, shirt and tie, black or dark brown boots, hat, gloves.

 

[samstar]

Sorry for butting in, for showing would a stock be ok?

 

[miss_c]

Samstar - Depends on the class, as does which jacket you wear. At local level it's not so much of a big deal though!

 

[samstar]

classes are as follows mountain and moorland, working hunter, pony club type and maybe riding club type and veteran

 

[miss_c]

M&M you definately want tweed with shirt and tie... Not too sure about the others as I show M&M!

 

[samstar]

thankyou fihunt

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

Thank you everyone, you have been most helpful, feel a bit better now.

Although feel free to ride for me everyone

Soph, it's at the carleton (sp?) riding club, YOU SHOULD SO BRING WILMA AND THEN I CAN HAVE A FRIEND FOR THE DAY HEHE, YOU CAN GIVE ME A KICK WHEN IM SOBBING AND REFUSING TO GO INTO THE RING HEHE ;-)

 

[miss_c]

SummerxStarsx - Let us know how you do!! With pics of course!

 

[dopeesophee]

ill see

showings not my thing really

if not i may ask if i can come watch and give you a kick

x

 

[dopeesophee]

ooo im looking at the schedule

they got some ok classes

but i think i may be jumping at ferry farm... ill see

x

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

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SummerxStarsx - Let us know how you do!! With pics of course!

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Lol, will be sure to make a post about it, although don't expect anything good lol, i am so crap :-( BUT i'm just gonna treat it as a bit of fun and good practice for the dressage i have to do a couple of weeks after which i am DREADING as i am no where near ready for a test, but again, all just a bit of fun and experience

 

[dopeesophee]

where are you doing your test ??

we will practise together

x

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

It's meant to be whiterails, sarah and sharon have suggested i do a prelim, can you imagine me doing a prelim, what a sight! BUT i am determined if i do to make as little fool out of myself as poss so have decided to really work hard over the next few weeks, starting thurs and work on everything, mainly transitions and getting him to go into an outline, he WILL do it for me but it takes me about half an hour to get him to do so and obviously i don't have half an hour in a show grr.

YES, let's practice, practice, practice together!x

 

[dopeesophee]

yes but you have warm up to get him to work properly, and then dont let him drop it until after your class
i warm mine up and get her working for over an hour before i go in :L

yep practise

cant on saturday, im going to a clinic

mum wants me to go out for a hack, we could arrange that one day next week and then school aswell??

xx

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

Yeh, that's what i was thinking, he's fine when i get him to go in an outline.....UNTIL i stop. Then when i pick up walk/trot again it'll take me about 10 minutes for him to go back down into an outline, arghh, i get so frustrated, especially with myself!

Yes sounds good Think i might bring him for hack on sat and have another lovely (controlled) canter hehe.

Where's your clinic?x

 

[lilym]

For cob classes a tweed jacket is correct, with beige or canary - watch the "yellowness" it varies from brand to brand!! breeches, brown gloves are more correct than black, wear a shirt and a tie to match the rest of your outfit, and a navy hat tops it off - if you are really going for it, wear garter straps and spurs too! good luck and have fun!!

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

So you think navy hat rather than black, yeh was thinking beige jodhpurs as i am a bit worried that canary as you say will come our orange. Grr have just looked and found out that my mum has managed to dye my beige jodhpurs a weird shade of green in the wash so looks like i'll be investing in a new pair.

I wanted to wear spurs as i normally ride him in spurs, although just looked at rules and it says no spurs, so with regards to whip what should i use?

 

[dopeesophee]

tehe good oh

its at ferry farm

x