Thinking of showing my lad-help please

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After today's fabulous ride and compliments from our mosey neighbour that he's stunning and we should show him... I think she may be right! But where do I start?
What tack does he need(bridle/bit) he went in his Pelham tonight with 2 reins, can we use that?
What class should I take him in?
What jacket do I wear? I have a stunning green tweed or a navy that's not so stunning!
Does it matter if he can't canter on the left leg? He's popping away for some schooling soon anyway.
What is wanted from the horse, like what transitions when and where?

Yes, I am really that novice with showing :D
Also, do you think he's got potential? Thanks :)
 
Picture would help with what classes.. which would then help with guidance on what tack.... but from my experience at unaffiliated local shows, whilst there may be "correct" turn out, clean, tidy and neutral is usually acceptable.
 
GypsyTheCob said:
After today's fabulous ride and compliments from our mosey neighbour that he's stunning and we should show him... I think she may be right! But where do I start?
What tack does he need(bridle/bit) he went in his Pelham tonight with 2 reins, can we use that?
What class should I take him in?
What jacket do I wear? I have a stunning green tweed or a navy that's not so stunning!
Does it matter if he can't canter on the left leg? He's popping away for some schooling soon anyway.
What is wanted from the horse, like what transitions when and where?

Yes, I am really that novice with showing :D
Also, do you think he's got potential? Thanks :)
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If it the coloured cob in your pics then Bridle - flat hunter style noseband, from the looks of his head you need it pretty thick. Pelham or double bridle is correct but please don't put a double until you have learnt to use one correctly and he has learnt how to go correctly in one. Defo go for 2 reins though.

THe class he should go in in Native/Traditional Coloured. They have in-hand and ridden. Some shows might just have a generic coloured class for all versions of multi coloured beasties.

A tweed jacket is the correct turnout for anything other than Show Ponies and Hacks. If over 16yo you must wear long boots, or short boots and gaiters. If younger then the choice is yours to go long or short.

A show horse should be able to canter on both legs correctly balanced and extend/gallop.

In a show class you all walk round together, trot, canter, the steward will direct your change of rein across the diagonal, once you are back on the outside track canter again until the steward calls you to walk. Keep half an eye on the steward as they will be calling you into line.

You individual show should contain a walk away from the judge, trot back on the same line, either a trot circle or trot figure of eight (preferably the latter) and a canter figure of eight, come back to trot to change leg - flying changes don't really do you any favours, with an extension/gallop down the lkong side coming off your 2nd canter circle. Pull up, saulte to the judge then walk back to line. Use as much of the ring as possible when doing your show but don't drag it on. Short, sharp, to the point and correct is best.

Some shows require you to strip tack and trot the pony up in-hand for the judge but not all. I doubt they do it at locak level and a majority of county level unless a big qualifier for something.

Once everyone has completed their shows you will all be sent to walk round the ring again. Keep half an eye on the steward so you don't miss you call in. Rosettes are handed out then you go for a canter lap of honour.

The most important thing you can do at a show is have fun and enjoy your day! No matter what happens!
 
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