Welsh sect C inhand showing questions

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Hi, my new companion pony for Mr B is a reg Sect C, aged 12 he's a bit unpredictable for a child's pony and can be difficult even with a competent adult rider so he was retired to companion status. He is a bright spark and although very woolly and rather rotund for my liking, I suspect there is a rather smart pony there. I'm just thinking that I might like to do some in hand showing with him but know nothing about showing, let alone in hand. Any help from showing people would be appreciated, I have no ambition other than for us both to have a bit of fun! He's palomino, passported and looks to be rather well bred I will upload a photo at some point but ATM he is not looking his best! TIA
 
Gelding? Turnout wise it'll be personal preference between a bridle (without stallion bit) or a halter. TBH it will depend a little on the shows you're planning as to your personal turnout. Local level varies between area and at higher level it will vary between gelding classes as part of the mixed breeds vs a specialist welsh ring. I have a Pal C that was shown inhand up until last year if you would like to see but he was a colt and shown as a 'welsh' as such ;)

This is the 'big' season opener for the inhands :) Though the gelding C winner did have stallion bit in so maybe that's now the done thing!

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Wow, looks a bit high powered for us! He is well bred and does move very nicely but I'm not sure we would be "up" for something like this. what would we have to do and would being 13yrs for the purposes of the show, be a big disadvantage as he's not been shown before?
 
They won't know if he's shown before or not :) Turn him out to your best efforts and turn yourself out to match the crowd and you'll be on an even footing, there isn't 'much' to the training for inhand horse wise, get a good stand that you can manipulate slightly and get the trot to full power without rushing in as few steps as you can! Manners are important at local level and will make your life easier but don't be alarmed if at higher levels the flashiest wins! Ultimately it comes down to the quality of the pony that should take an inhand class. I think senior geldings are all over 4s but tbh I've not looked into it! At other shows you could be with the barren mates. At local level it will all be 'Natives' or 'Large Breeds'. From 15 years you'll be able to do veteran classes (take DOB as 1st Jan of the YOB!). There isn't a huge amount of geldings doing well above local level (many judges might overlook them as inhand is generally more about breeding stock) but we've taken geldings to county shows before just for the fun :)
I'm just looking into the palomino society for myself now! Never done anything with them before.
 
Take a look at the equinational photography for advice on turnout beige trousers, trainers, shirt, tie, waistcoat and flat cap is a simple but smart look oh and run like the clappers with your boy.
 
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