Working Hunter- Which Bit/Bridle?

JessPickle

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I am doing a Working Hunter and Veteran Showing class on Sunday, and am unsure which Bit/Bridle to use on him.

I either have a

Full cheek snaffle with copper mouthpiece and lozenge
Fulmer Snaffle with french link
French Link Pelham (obviously ridden with two reins)

And

A thick flat noseband hunter bridle (requisite so not amazing :p)
OR a nice Stubben Bridle with a thinner noseband

Which would be best? I have used both in the past!
 

StormyMoments

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depends on the horse (bridle wise) if your horse has a chunky head then the thicker nose band but if it has a delecate head like a tb (or something like that ) then you have a thinner one :)

and working hunter i would go along the lines of pelham... but each to their own, i havent shown in years so what would i know ;)
 

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the hunter bridle with either a double, or a snaffle (preferably without cheeks). a rugby pelham with a slip head is ok tho not ideal. and definitely tweed and shirt and tie. good luck, have fun.
 

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Definitely the hunter bridle for both classes but the bitting for working hunter is pretty flexible and I would go for whichever one he jumps the best in. For the Veteran you would need the pelham.
 

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Agree with others. Doesn't matter that it is requisite - who's to know? Don't forget the plaits - if you want to do well, the more the better!!
 
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