tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886105441453645305.post4425438142298744879..comments2024-02-27T20:50:31.911-05:00Comments on Show Ring Ready: Turnout Critique #1JumperGroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436986315144655990noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886105441453645305.post-56875960517605726292014-02-11T22:03:10.774-05:002014-02-11T22:03:10.774-05:00Are you showing in a hunter division? If you'...Are you showing in a hunter division? If you're competing in the jumpers then you're free to wear what you feel looks best. If it's a hunter division, you should use a plain browband (raised /padded depending on the rest of your bridle). I would use a dark brown bridle even if your saddle is black. The bridle colour is far more noticeable and the black would really stand out against the chestnut colour. <br /><br />Check the rules of the federation governing your show because rules do vary from country to country. If you're being judged subjectively, try to stay conservative and remember that anything that stands out as a little bit different can make you memorable to the judge in either a good or a bad way (little mistakes can be more easily remembered). If you're riding in the jumpers, all you need to do is stay within the rules and anything beyond that is just to your personal tastes.JumperGroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436986315144655990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886105441453645305.post-46810689193440100042014-02-11T05:54:26.682-05:002014-02-11T05:54:26.682-05:00I am taking my anglo arab mare to a training showi...I am taking my anglo arab mare to a training showing show in 2 weeks and would love to have any advice you might offer, this will be our first show together and as I have never owned a chestnut I am at a loss as what might best suit her. I have a light blue, almost a blue grey tweed jacket with a tweed collar and cream breeches. my tack is unfortunately black as that was the saddle that fitted best although I would have preferred brown on her. She is a very pretty mare with a thinnish stripe all the way down her face and one white sock and a small white pastern behind. Please let me know what you advise in terms of shirt , tie, helmet, browband etc. <br /><br />Thank you in advance!We're on a First Name Basis...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01163651283927692357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886105441453645305.post-70348563559579632342012-01-23T00:45:41.678-05:002012-01-23T00:45:41.678-05:00I assume that you're referring to the newer st...I assume that you're referring to the newer style where the sheepskin finishes just before the bottom of the flap? I can understand why some riders would prefer to use them, as sometimes the sheepskin pads can feel bulky, but I do prefer the look of a traditional pad. I wouldn't go so far as to call it distracting, though, and to me they look far better than a half pad.JumperGroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436986315144655990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886105441453645305.post-38017802381843493342012-01-22T17:52:31.133-05:002012-01-22T17:52:31.133-05:00Ah yeah makes sense :)Ah yeah makes sense :)Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886105441453645305.post-32716121133524952672012-01-22T16:54:31.753-05:002012-01-22T16:54:31.753-05:00How do you feel about the fleeceworks show pads fo...How do you feel about the fleeceworks show pads for the hunter ring? Are they distracting?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886105441453645305.post-58572734609391371062012-01-22T01:46:15.264-05:002012-01-22T01:46:15.264-05:00I wouldn't necessarily say that it SHOULD be d...I wouldn't necessarily say that it SHOULD be done, but I like to see it. Braiding shows respect for the judge and the horse show and if you're going to learn how to do it, a schooling show is a great opportunity to practice without worrying about them not being absolutely perfect.<br /><br />If the mane is neat and tidy and lies flat as in the first photo, I think that's a nice turnout, even without the braids. If the mane is long or sticking up, it really takes away from the rest of the horse.JumperGroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436986315144655990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886105441453645305.post-62167833919955526372012-01-22T00:47:30.018-05:002012-01-22T00:47:30.018-05:00This was interesting to read! I will be watching f...This was interesting to read! I will be watching for more!<br /><br />I don't tend to see many if any people braid for schooling shows so it's interesting that you mention it should be done.<br /><br />Again I look forward to reading more.Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.com