To show or not to show?

[AbbeyandApache1]

Well that is the question!
I have a 13hh, 5 year old piebald, traditional cob gelding. Hes pretty well behaved very attractive, but can be a bit green, strong and a bit of a handful around other horses. (hes the piebald one in the piccies). It would be next year rather than this one, and would be schooled between now and then. Hes going well so far though and we are having great fun.

WOuld i have to use a different saddle, as i ride in a synthetic wintec one, also do i need to invest in a tweed jacket?

What class would suit us do you think?
Cheers abbeyandapache1

 

[Alfiem]

Why not give it a go?! At local level it doesn't matter if you have synthetic tack, as long as it's clean and tidy. A tweed would be correct, but again just go with what you've got, or pick a cheap tweed from ebay.

 

[Dizzyblonde99]

Give it a go Just take him to a low level local show and have a go at a couple, see how that goes and if it goes well then maybe buy a tweed jacket and saddle. But otherwise I wouldn't worry bout it, just have some fun! Maybe try riding cob, ridden hunter or working hunter? Hard to say without a piccy!

 

[AbbeyandApache1]

 

[Hells Bells]

I've got a green (but getting a lot better!) cob who's 7, and this year was our first attempt at showing. He has a synthetic saddle, and I took him in that and we placed . It was a local show though, had it have been a larger one, I would have gone with leather.

I'd say a tweed jacket would be a good purchase

The most important thing is that you enjoy yourself, go in what you feel comfortable in, and have fun. If its not enjoyable, its not worth it.

All the best with your showing next year. Your horse looks lovely x

 

[AbbeyandApache1]

cheers!