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Mountain and Moorland Showing > Ridden Turnout Pony turnout for Ridden M&M
Classes Bridles: The bridle should be chosen to compliment
the head. M&Ms generally suit workman like bridles with plain browbands
and nosebands. Brass clencher browbands are acceptable on Welsh and Shetlands,
although may not suit all heads. Nosebands are recommended to be a minimum
of 1" wide. Discreetly stitched nosebands and browbands may suit
some breeds. Saddles:
The cut of the saddle should aim to show off the shoulder and movement.
Straight cut or working hunter saddles are both popular. GP saddles may
be used in working hunter pony classes. If a numnah is required they should
be dark in colour and as discreet as possible. Girths should match the
colour of the tack, white girths may also be used Brown
leather suits most breeds and is considered more traditional, however
black may be used and is often the choice of dapple grey or jet black
ponies. Bits:
First
ridden and Novice classes vary according to the society or show rules.
Some stipulate that snaffle bridles only may be used. Lead
rein ponies must be shown in a snaffle bridle only and lead reins may
only be attached to the noseband. Rider Turnout for Ridden M&M
Classes Cream, beige or canary jodhpurs or breeches. Tweed hacking jacket with a green or brown base.
Navy jackets should not be worn with the exception of evening performances. Plain or striped white or coloured shirt and complimenting
tie. Dark coloured or brown, preferably leather, gloves.
Navy, brown or green velvet hats are all acceptable
(black for men only). Small breeds: All riders should wear short brown
jodpur boots, including adults. Large breeds: Long, black boots are generally the
choice of all riders. Juniors under 16 may wear short jodpur boots, as
may any rider of Welsh Section Cs. Handler turnout for M&M In
Hand Classes Tweed jacket with shirt and tie or blouse. Trousers should be in a contrasting colour to the
ponies’ legs. Dark coloured sturdy shoes or boots suitable for
running in. Dark, preferably leather, gloves and a show cane
should be carried Hats are optional but look smart and some shows
stipulate they should be worn. Suitable hats include a beagle, riding
hat, tweed cap or brimmed trilby or panama. Children should be encouraged
to wear a riding hat. In hot weather, it is acceptable for handlers to
wear either a waistcoat or shirtsleeves. If
you are showing a Highland, especially in Scotland or at the Breed Show,
then a kilt or tartan trousers can be worn. With a kilt, the handler will
often wear a Highland Pony Society sweatshirt or discreet sweatshirt in
a dark colour. |
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