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Post by Biggerside Benwell on May 17, 2006 13:38:51 GMT -1
Now Duke is 3, would he be shown in a white halter still or a bridle? Possibly taking him to a show on sunday so need to know asap.
Also where will i get ribbon for his tail?
Thanks ladies ;D
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Post by JoM on May 17, 2006 16:40:50 GMT -1
I show Dancer in an inhand bridle, with an inhand lead rein linking on to the bit. I have never been pulled up on it yet, although I am only 'local level'.
I couldnt handle D in a white rope halter! I need the leverage!!!
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Post by dalesponyrider on May 17, 2006 17:34:06 GMT -1
Cake icing shops are good for ribbons too! Lots of colours.
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Post by manorian on May 17, 2006 18:01:53 GMT -1
It is entirely up to you. The rules say a white halter or bridle. In Dales classes you will see most geldings in white halters but in M&M more are shown in a bridle. If you feel you have control in a halter continue to use that but if not try him in a bridle. As long as you both feel comfortable.
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Post by lancslass on May 17, 2006 19:24:31 GMT -1
the cheeky ole burgers!!! LOL
probably the same ones who have asked ME a woman , in the past to show their ponies inhand............stood there in a white rope!!!!! LOL
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Post by DalesLady on May 17, 2006 19:57:19 GMT -1
the white rope halter can give quite a good control we find. nic likes to use the white halters
possibly the "ole burgers" to quote karen haven't got tame ponies?
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Post by lancslass on May 17, 2006 20:16:57 GMT -1
no, they didn't have "tame" ponies penny!
the white ropes are ok on something placid, but anything with fire in their bellies and you are hangin in there, believe me! i couldn't show daniel in a rope and barni is a complete tool to hold in one!!! flash is a gem, very layed back as is jon.
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Post by DalesLady on May 17, 2006 20:22:46 GMT -1
thought as much Karen LOL!
I meant the white ropes are usually OK with our girls - they are usually quite laid back, but then again it depends on lots of things doesn't it - sometimes its just safer and wiser with a bridle in any case.
You are brave Karen - I wouldn't take someone else's wild pony in a ring anyway! eeek!
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Post by lancslass on May 17, 2006 20:30:11 GMT -1
i try not to penny! i do attempt to hide these days  its bad enough walking barni around the showground while colin gets ready! |
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Post by DalesLady on May 17, 2006 20:32:25 GMT -1
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Post by jakesmum on May 17, 2006 20:33:42 GMT -1
I don`t think its a case of being "tame" or "wild" jake is very well behaved at home on a halter or headcollar. But in the show ring he does tend to light up or some would call it presance. So for safety his and mine I now use a straightbar nylon bit as he is a chunky boy now
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Post by lancslass on May 17, 2006 20:44:09 GMT -1
it is all down to safety, you are quite right maxine! i bitted william as a yearling colt because he was just too powerful for me to hold safely in the showring. barni will be shown soon in a little nylon bit. whatever anyone thinks about bitting a pony so young, you have to consider very carefully, what would happen if a strapping colt, full of himself and also just starting to get colty feelings got loose on a showground! barni wouldn't have thought twice about climbing on the nearest pony, person or even pram when we showed him at cheshire the other week! peoples safety including our own is of the upmost importance.
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Post by Biggerside Benwell on May 17, 2006 20:45:23 GMT -1
Thanks ladies, I knew I could count on you. I will try Dannys in-hand bridle on Duke and take some pics to see what you think/
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Post by lancslass on May 17, 2006 20:52:43 GMT -1
look forward to the pics kristy. i bet he will look stunning in the inhand bridle.
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Post by jakesmum on May 17, 2006 20:57:07 GMT -1
I think thats a good idea I presume duke is a big boy now also. Have you bitted him?? presume so
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