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Post by madsazzy on Mar 15, 2012 16:57:50 GMT
This is my new little boy. I haven't done any showing since i was a child but thought I'd take him out and do some in hand coloured classes. Not sure if he'd be any good so would be interested in what you all think. Also how should i present him ie bridle or showing halter.   |
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Post by dippykestral on Mar 15, 2012 17:52:50 GMT
He looks lovely  How old is he? I'd say in hand bridle. |
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Post by snowflake on Mar 15, 2012 18:00:59 GMT
I think he'd do well! He's got good feather & has nice markings! He also looks very correct conformation wise! So go for it I think he'd do well! & yes in hand bridle definitely!
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Post by madsazzy on Mar 15, 2012 20:41:33 GMT
Oooh thanks I have no idea about showing, and although i like him that doesn't mean anyone else would. I would only do it for the fun and experience but still i wouldn't want to be laughed at for getting it all wrong. So would brown or black bridle be better? He's rising 4. |
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Post by snowflake on Mar 15, 2012 20:44:34 GMT
He's lovely! Dark brown bridle... (havana) |
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Post by mf on Mar 15, 2012 22:00:42 GMT
Is he 4 this year? if so then its correct to show him bitted. Mine wear their normal ridden havana show bridles with reins. Presumably you will be breaking him too in which case it'll save you buying two bridles. You can show him in a snaffle to start with.
Inhand bridles are correct for youngsters although many people use tiny bridles instead with leather leads (I do especially on the heavier youngsters who need the thicker leather to balance up their heads)
Good luck - we might see you out in the coloured classes.
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Post by qbc on Mar 16, 2012 13:59:04 GMT
He should be turned out something like this  Stinky too has curly feather - Ideally straight silky hair is the perfect type, but my lad does well with the curly hair still. He wears the same double bridle when in hand or ridden but when younger was in a snaffle. I use a 2" noseband and 5/8" bridlework with 1" browband. In hand I change to beige trouses and short dark brown boots. I show in the coloured classes and also with the TGCA - Traditional Gypsy Cob Association. |
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Post by madsazzy on Mar 16, 2012 19:06:24 GMT
Wow he's lovely! Think I will have my owrk cut out getting Archie looking that good and his mane has got lots of growing to do! Maybe i'll get the GHD's on his feathers lol
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Post by lolol on Mar 16, 2012 19:16:37 GMT
This is my little baby at a show his feathers are normally whiter but he was detirmened to get the filthy ahah. he is shown in a very chunky bridle.Yours would suit havanna, and once you get him scrubbed up I bet he will look like a diffrent horse hes sooo cute  . post some pics after youve took him to a show n lets see how he looks |
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Post by bumblebee on Mar 16, 2012 22:33:18 GMT
As the others have said - chunky brown bridle. Start him off with a snaffle if you prefer and then consider a pelham or double when he's done a bit more. Tweed jacket for you with trousers and short boots (I wear black trousers as my tweed is navy but a lot of people opt for beige or brown). This is my cob at a show last year (he's a show cob but the turnout is the same as a traditional but without the hair!)  |
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How old is he? I'd say in hand bridle.
. post some pics after youve took him to a show n lets see how he looks