Riding Club Horse Classes - question...

[maisie]

Can you use a pelham in this class if nothing stated in schedule??

 

[Madam_max]

Yes you can. I do mine in a Waterford.

 

[stormyhorse]

I participated in riding club horse classes all the time and have always used a pelham.

 

[maisie]

Great! thanks - couldn't even contemplate it without the air-brakes in!!!!

 

[Madam_max]

Me neither

 

[gummybear]

You can wear a pelham, but most riding club horse classes do state snaffle mouth and no spurs. I have stewarded for lots of these classes, and in general the judges do seem to prefer and place higher those in snaffle bits. In general they are looking for a horse that most people could ride and would be capable of doing all riding club activities - i.e. something that is not going to be too strong and needs a strong bit to keep it under control. I would always go for a snaffle