Showing Foals

[Rainbowrider]

When showing a foal does it make any difference if they are plaited or not? It seems some people do and some don't?
Also, for a hunter foal class, should the foal wear a fine leather in hand bridle/halter or is a leather headcollar ok? Should the mare wear a double bridle or is a plain snaffle ok? What are the main things a judge is looking for in a hunter foal?
Thanks!

 

[magic104]

No it should not make any difference, except the WB's like them plaited with with tape. I have done both at County level & it has always been mixed with both. Depends on your foals mane & if plaiting will improve its appearance.

 

[Rainbowrider]

Thanks, did you find the older foals look better in the ring than the younger ones, or do the judges take age into consideration?

 

[josie_s]

In the Hunter class I did at GYS all foals manes were unplaited. Plaited tails are optional. Mare should wear a double bridle though

 

[Rainbowrider]

Thanks, I think they look smarter in a double.

 

[amandaco2]

double bridle
i plaited up as beys mare was quite long.she had a leather filly slip on.