Ridden showing M&M

[nativepony]

When showing a Welsh section D at local level, would you be likely to be marked down for riding in a hanging cheek rather than a Pelham? I feel my mare is happier in a hanging cheek but don’t want to be incorrectly turned out ?

 

[The Xmas Furry]

At local level I'd rather see a comfortable animal.
Local unaff throws up odd decisions anyway, I really wouldn't worry and use the class for schooling. Bonus if you get placed. Good luck.

 

[catkin]

I thought that the rules used to be a snaffle was acceptable for a novice, but that may have changed - check the wpcs rule book.
Anyways, if you are likely to get a better show with a snaffle I'd most likely go for it - a good moving Sec D is a typey Sec D

 

[rara007]

Not marked down, no

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

You can only wear a snaffle in a Novice class. Open classes are snaffle and doubles/Pelhams. So stick with what your pony goes in best.