Showing tips

[cloverleaf1985]

I have a 13.1hh chestnut gelding and im am taking him to his first show next weekend. he is a show pony breeding wise but he is not broken although very well handled in hand. im going to enter best turned out in hand and im looking for some tips to make him stand out for the judge! also would like to know what other classes he may be suitable for.

 

[virtual]

There's a showing tips website at www.showingtips.co.uk if that helps at all.

Do you have a photo of him? How old is he? This would help with suggestions for other classes.

 

[Helen010382]

Make sure both you and him are turned out as good as you can.

Make sure the pony is always between you and the judge (in other words do not block the judges view of the pony by standing in the way)

Manners (both yours and the pony's) A nice smile and a friendly "good morning/afternoon" always helps. Answer any of the judges questions but don't force too much information onto them - they do not want the life history of the pony.

Practice trotting in hand. You want a nice free moving trot and try not to resrict his head too much.

Practice standing square.

Hoof oil - apply just before going into the ring.

Could go on forever!!!

Oh and most importantly - make sure you have fun!!!

 

[fjudge]

http://francescamae.proboards40.com/index.cgi

Black hoof paint always looks nice

Picture?

 

[cloverleaf1985]

thanks guys. i haven't managed to get a decent pic of him yet!! would you recommend a coloured velvet browband or a gold clinched one? also for me would i wear a riding hat or not?

 

[virtual]

If he's a show pony, then a velvet browband, if he's a show hunter pony type, then a plain leather browband.

Clinched browbands aren't generally used in showing classes.