Showing tack for lead rein classes

[Jazzyb]

Hi All

This is going to be my first year showing my welsh Sec A in lead rein classes.
He will be entering at our local show in M&M lead rein, and lead rein pony.

I have been trolling the internet to find out what tack he needs and so far I have established....

Brown leather saddle - Is a GP saddle ok as had no luck with showing saddles?
Brown girth - Does this need to be Leather or is synthetic ok?
Brown snaffle bridle - Which I have.

Also I am going to be leading him and was wondering if wearing what I show in hand will be ok? This is black trousers, red tie / waistcoat with a western style hat?

The rider is going to be wearing a tweed jacket with red tie beige jods and brown jod boots. Is this correct?

Thanks everyone!

 

[hellspells]

Yep the tack sounds fine, especially at local level.

Ideally your outfit should match the childs as closely as possible, skirts are more correct (if you are female). A western hat isn't really correct either but for local level you may get away with it.

I'll try to find some expamples for you.

 

[camilla4]

JazzyB - what colour is the pony? Black trousers will be fine against a grey, for example, but if the pony is dark you may be better off with beige or similar. If possible, wear a jacket as these classes tend to be very smart! I would agree that a western hat may not be ideal too. Also, from dim and distant memory, I think you would need a show jacket for the pure LR classes (tweed okay for M&M I think) - especially if affiliated. Tack sounds fine - show saddle is ideal but there is not point going to huge amounts of trouble initially, especially if you are just doing local/unaffiliated.

 

[camilla4]

Just found out from friend that tweed suit is correct for handlers in M&M lead rein classes!