what do i show my filly in ?

[Madz123]

Hi,

I Have a 9 month filly and i am thinking of starting to show her, not sure what she needs to be doing to go into a show, or what she should have on....bridle or head coller ect, its only a little show but want her to get the experience in now to start doing bigger shows then any ideas ?

Thanks

 

[Kenzo]

What breed is your filly? (is she a registered) or a part bred? do you know if she'll mature into certain type, say a cob for example?

Do you know what her estimated height will be, pony or a horse etc

Any photos?

I think people may be able to point you in the right direction if you shared some more info.

She needs to be used to being handled, suppose that goes without saying but you'd be suprised at the lack of training some youngsters have when people bundle them off to shows, obviously you don't expect them to behave as there only babies but if you practice leading her (walking and troting) teaching her to stand still, square if you can, the judge may want to go over her so practice having other people walking behind her, putting their hands on her body in different places without her being scared or kicking out etc

Also a nice show halter/leather in hand bridle depending on what breed she is (minus the bit obviously) or a smart leather head coller will do, with a leather lead, again can depend on what breed/class you taking your filly in as to what you put on their head.

 

[Madz123]

She is a registered Sec D, Should grow about 14.2, hopefully,
at the moment she is walking,trotting on a head coller great only prob i have is getting her to stand still for a while, she has been handled every day by me since shes 4 months old, shes never kicked or tried to kick, she doesnt mind people going behind her she loves the fuss tbh,

 

[ridersince2002]

I would say a bitless show bridle, or a white rope show halter if your doing m&m classes.

 

[SJcrazee]

It's correct to show sec D's in a white halter - can be rope or cotton depending on what looks best!

 

[Madz123]

hi how do you write a new post ? x

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I hate the white halters, especially the thick rope ones BUT you will look out of place without one unfortunately. I even succumbed to one with my C Mare. As she is female she will never have to be shown bitted in-hand. She will be in Yearling classes and only be expected to walk and trot and stand still-ish. She can do pure bred welsh classes, M&M classes at shows where they don't exclude welsh and generic youngstock classes. Being a native it's just a wash and go, no plaiting or the likes - easy peasy! That's why I love natives!