So Bills has his first sh this weekend, what is correct turnout?? no breastplate? shaped plain saddle blanket? no boots? Platted? what about the brow band does it need to be plain or can I get away with a v chain one?? anything else I need to know?? ta =0)

Okay where do I start

Correct turnout:

Rider - Jacket (Black, navy tweed), Beige
joddies, stock, hairnet Very clean tidy and non blingy -you dont want
take anything off the horse

Horse - Plaited (odd number plus forlock) pulled tail (or plaited)Shaped Numnah - Either colour of the tack or white - subtle as possible
Plain tack - You can have breastplate, martingale (Running or standing)
Boots are okay but better without - if you wear boots match your legs ie DONT use white boots
with black legs. Preferred flat cavesson bridle - but a
simple chain will be fine as long as its not too blingey

As a rule in SH less is best, as a rule they wont mark you down
for having more gear but it could influence the judge
if they are choosing between two


Dont wear a drop noseband of any shape or you will be eliminated
Once you have started cantering dont stop or you automatically score low
Big corners - use the whole arena
Horses tend to have a bigger stride towards a gate so push them out going away and
hold more going to the gate

Watch your diagonals whe you trot in

Its better to add a stride than leave one out as thats considered dangerous

If it is a training class you can do a change of lead via a trot
You can have a courtesy circle start and end
You dont need to salute beofore you begin (but follow that particular show ettiquitte)

I alway think that I have 100% then after that its up to me to keep it

HAHA I could go all day.... will find you the approved gear list

Equipment for Show Hunter
Allowed
A correctly fitted cavesson noseband
Spurs
Short Crop
Leg boots and/or bandages
Standing or running martingale
Breastplate
Any form of snaffle bit where the primary action is on the horses mouth,
including corners of the mouth, bars and tongue.
Pelhams and Kimblewicks if used in there entirety where the primary
action is on the horses jaw. Pelhams must be used with either two
separate reins or joiners.
Double Bridle.
Not allowed
Drop or any kind of noseband below the bit
Unconventional bits where the primary action of the bit is on the poll,
including a leverage action causing downwards poll pressure ie
Butterfly bit, puzzle bit, gags pessoas or Dutch gags, Filcher snaffles,
hanging bits or fixed rein bits
Bitless bridle with the primary action on the poll or nose
Hackamore and Elevator bits
Unconventional bit used as an artificial turning aid
German Martingales, Market Harlboroughs
Chambon or other training equipment and draw reins
Rowel spurs
Dressage whip
Shadow roll, stone guard, fly screen or nets
Ear muffs
Bit Guard
Bell Boots and Fetlock Rings ( unless the judge chooses to make an
exception due to extremely muddy and/or deep footing) or a
veterinary injury requiring protection
The judge must be informed of the injury before the class or result in
a " no score ".

Can you tell what i love doing with my horse

Haha thanks heaps=0)

I have a shaped black pad for him, and hes a show pony so everything will be neat and tidy! Front boots are plain leather without sheepy lining, so will use them an maybe leave off the back ones as black leather, but sheepy lined (white) . BP is black leather, but is a 5 point and has sheepskin on it, so guessing I should skip it?
Ridden in a snaffle, so thats all good.
Im just not sure I want to use my good show bridle in a jumping class (spot the showie) lol... but guess I could maybe change the browband, but will look funny with the rest of the bridle.... hmmmmm

ohh not to worry I have another plain black bridle I can use... hehe problem solved

Lord... I dunno if the rider is up for this after all... I didn't know we were going ALL out!

After all this, it'll be my riding that lets him down (guaranteed)

You will be fine... pony will still be dodgy anyways... so Better get him to look tidy at least!