Showing a welsh in hand, help

[applestroodle]

I am thinking about taking my mare to a local show to do an in hand class. Showing is a bit of a new ball game to me havent done since I was in pony club and that was a few years ago. Should she be shown in a bridle or a white rope head collar? She is a reg welsh d 4 year old. And what should I wear?

Many thanks very excited as it will be my first outing since last year when my old boy had to retire from eventing!! : )

 

[clairefeekerry1]

i show mine in a white thick rope halter and i wear cream/beige trousers (actually from next) and a fitted white shirt with a tie and sometimes a hacking/tweed jacket on top. be prepared to run very fast!!!! i wear brown jod type boots with good grip!!

 

[applestroodle]

Thank u for your quick reply, do u have a lot of control with rope halter, she is very good to lead and handel but never been to a show before? Where is the best place to buy? Thanks again

 

[clairefeekerry1]

i tend to bridle her until the last min then whip the halter on just before i go in the ring. i wouldn't lead mine round the show ground without a bit in her mouth!! however yes i find the halter gives reasonable control. i use one with a part chain leadrope so bit more control. i got mine off ebay for about £30. it is really smart tho and washes up very well.

hav fun!! i tend to find as soon as welshie d's know they are there to be looked at they turn into the biggest show off's ever!

 

[dsophiea]

think white halters do look best with welshie d's, especially if they have white socks. robinsons have a nice one for around £7.
good luck and can we see some pics please

 

[applestroodle]

Brilliant thank you she has 4 white stocking and a white blaze so will look very smart all clean!!