Posted by admin | Posted in tack | Posted on 11-12-2010
Tags: bridle, bridle silver, bridle silver cross, bridle silver mesa, bridle silver piping, browband, equine, horses, training, western bridle silver
western showing help. 
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okay so ive been riding for about a year or so and i have a 13.5hh pony. im only 16 so im on a budget. this summer my cousin did the local western games, and halter and next summer i am going to be doing the showing and he is going to be doing the games. but anyways...
things i know i need (be free to add) ;
- show bridle, & bit; i have a bit
- show saddle; we have a saddle and it has some silver on it.
- well for showing we cant have blue jeans so we have the opption of coloured jeans or chaps. i have black jeans.
- show shirts; i have a few blouses
- i have a western belt and buckel.
- i have new boots with tips.
- i have spurs but im not sure if i should; just for show
- hat.. i need one for sure
- i have a bolo tie
if theres any thing you think i should do please go ahead and tell me.
also if you dont mind giving me any tips on riding in the ring, please do.
thanks you sooooo much for taking the time to look and answer my questions.
I ride English, so I can't really advise you on the clothes/tack, but here's some other gear you should plan to take with you to your shows:
1. Grooming utensils
2. Hay net (filled with hay)
3. Water bucket
4. Bring your OWN water from his barn; some horses are finicky about drinking "strange" water. I use one of those collapsible 5-gallon plastic containers available at camping supply stores
5. Packet of lanolin- or aloe-enriched baby wipes (for cleaning his face when it gets grimy)
6. Soft towel for rubbing him down just before your classes; also to wipe the dust off your boots
7. Manure fork, broom, and muck bucket. Some horses get extremely messy while being hauled.
8. Horse treats
Most of this equipment you probably already have; it's just nice to remember to take it with you.
Hope it helps!