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Post by vikki85 on Feb 22, 2012 12:21:31 GMT
I'm a total amateur when it comes to showing, and will be taking my sec D mare to our first BSPS novice show in a couple of weeks. I have black tack though :/ Bridle is the correct style for a native, but black, saddle also black and is a Heather Moffett Fhoenix treeless (mostly looks like a normal saddle but can tell the difference).
I competed at the Flint & Denbigh agricultural show with the above tack, and though one judge did remark that my saddle was unusual we did pretty well so don't think I was marked down for it.
Is it really, really important to have brown tack? And though my saddle is 'unusual', I still feel it shows off her conformation etc, so does it really matter?
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Post by lfh1 on Feb 22, 2012 14:03:13 GMT
Personally I use black bridle and brown saddle. I do think it is important to have the correct tack for your horse if you are going to do some affilated classes and usually a saddle that is straight cut at the knee is prefered in my eyes. I have just looked up your saddle and think it looks to big for the ring and may not look correct on your pony. But if all is just for fun no need to spend money but just depends on how far you plan on going with your pony
Either way good luck and have fun thats most important :-)
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Post by chalky284 on Feb 22, 2012 14:18:53 GMT
At local level, just show in what youve got, as long as it fits and is clean, it doesn't matter. But in affiliated classes I would go for brown, theres plenty of second hand tack around so it doesn't have to be expensive or brand new. But as lfh1 has said the most important is to have fun x Good Luck x
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Post by vikki85 on Feb 22, 2012 15:18:42 GMT
I've shown in what I've got at local level and done reasonably well, this is a BSPS show but don't want to buy new tack until I know how well she's going to do and if it's worth pursuing showing/M&M workers. Thanks for the good luck
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Post by delfachhighwayman on Feb 22, 2012 15:52:04 GMT
I would say that it does matter as it will affect the overall impression the judge will have of you- as you will stand out as not having the correct tack.
If you want to find out how he/she will do before spending the money, why not just take him/her along to the show and ask the judge for feedback on your pony when you leave the ring?
xx
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Post by thecremellosociety on Feb 22, 2012 16:44:35 GMT
Prefer brown BUT if tack fits well and isnt a in your face show jumping saddle or really poor bridle (buckles not biillets and horrid clips), then i think the horses comfort is what matters as if comfy heyshould go better for you surley ?? but i always say if judging the yes i prefer brown but just when it needs replacing or youcan affod/ want new go for brown as it also has a higher resale value than black generally .....
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Post by vikki85 on Feb 22, 2012 17:00:29 GMT
Good idea delfachhighway, hadn't thought of asking judge, will do so EmmaJane, also good advice from you. Her comfort is obviously of paramount importance so would probably try and get same saddle I have now in brown, and it's been updated in terms of neatness since I bought my version 6 years ago so if it goes well at the show I may treat myself
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Post by network on Feb 22, 2012 17:11:08 GMT
It wouldnt necesarily be the colour that put me off but the style of saddle, the one you have is quite bulky and has a lot of knee roll, I think a straight cut saddle would definately show your horse off better. I dont have a show saddle on my D, but have a Jeffries workers saddle, so although not as straight cut as a show saddle it is definately better than a GP saddle, she can also move better without the knee rolls
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Post by tuppence on Feb 22, 2012 17:14:48 GMT
I use a dressage saddle to show because it suits me and fits the horse. The first time a judge says to me "I put you second rather then first because I don't like your saddle", I will buy a show saddle. Overall look is the most important thing and judge comfort, if the class is ridden by the judge.
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Post by sarahp on Feb 22, 2012 17:28:08 GMT
The last saddle I showed in was a dressage one but with short straps! The only D classes now that have a ride judge are the breed classes at RWAS, so that probably isn't a consideration.
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Post by janet on Feb 22, 2012 17:30:37 GMT
As long as it is a straight cut saddle I don't think it matters too much on the colour, we qual for HOYS with a very battered old saddle but it was comfortable for the pony and no judge commented on it
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Post by lfh1 on Feb 22, 2012 17:53:18 GMT
I agree with janet doesn't have to be new...I have been lending a saddle off my pal while pony changes shape and now I am getting a second/third/forth (lol) hand saddle to do this year as he is young and next year treat myself to a better one. But do think the tree less looks to bulky but just my opinion :-)
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Post by GinaGeo on Feb 22, 2012 18:36:01 GMT
If you're looking into it seriously and what to stay in the treeless, then a solution original treeless dressage style might be an option. They're less bulky than the Heather Moffet when I looked and I've shown in one (although a GP version as I Jump as well as show) and have never had any remarks. Unless you knew what to look for, I don't think you'd notice the difference
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Post by vikki85 on Feb 22, 2012 18:45:22 GMT
Thanks for all the replies, I'm considering getting a dressage saddle actually, another Heather Moffett saddle but called a FlexEE, it has a leather tree and is identical to a normal saddle. They also do a GP version. The only trouble is, which to go for cos also want to do M&M workers :/ best not run before I can walk anyway, will see how I get on at the show first, could be a disaster for all I know! Lol
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Post by network on Feb 22, 2012 19:39:41 GMT
Thanks for all the replies, I'm considering getting a dressage saddle actually, another Heather Moffett saddle but called a FlexEE, it has a leather tree and is identical to a normal saddle. They also do a GP version. The only trouble is, which to go for cos also want to do M&M workers :/ best not run before I can walk anyway, will see how I get on at the show first, could be a disaster for all I know! Lol I would personally go for a workers saddle then, as you can still do dressage in it, I do, where as with a dressage saddle it will be difficult to do the jumping
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