English Showmannship. Halter VS. bridle

e_watson09 · 11-03-2009, 08:27 AM

Which do you think looks better for shows. I've always just used my hunt bridle but I've noticed that some people use a plain leather halter with a lead and chain just like Western showmanship. Please vote and I'd love some reasoning as to why you think one is better than the other. Thanks in advance.

Tiffany01 · 11-04-2009, 08:55 AM

I use Leather Halter and Lead.

Quiggles · 11-05-2009, 10:49 PM

In led classes I just use a bridle but then I hardly ever do them. If I was doing them properly I would use an in hand bridle.

This is Led Classes in Australia though.

Whats the difference between english showmanship and western?

e_watson09 · 11-06-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Quiggles

In led classes I just use a bridle but then I hardly ever do them. If I was doing them properly I would use an in hand bridle.

This is Led Classes in Australia though.

Whats the difference between english showmanship and western?

Basically the difference is the outfit. Western you use western outfits and usually you use a halter with lots of silver. English you can either use a huntbridle or you can use a plain halter.

I also believe that western you have to pivot on the back hoof, english I think you're supposed to pivot on the forehand.

AMD · 11-06-2009, 11:17 AM

English you also pivot on the hind end. Showmanship is the same for both (at least stock breeds). I've been told by judges the only judging difference will come down to a tie and it will be determined by a more "huntery" looking horse with turnouts in braids instead of bands and if the person "showed off" their horses trot throughout the pattern.

e_watson09 · 11-06-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AMD

English you also pivot on the hind end. Showmanship is the same for both (at least stock breeds). I've been told by judges the only judging difference will come down to a tie and it will be determined by a more "huntery" looking horse with turnouts in braids instead of bands and if the person "showed off" their horses trot throughout the pattern.

Yeah I never knew for sure about the pivot I just was using it as an excuse because last year my horse couldn't pivot. He's slowly figuring it out now so he'll be rockin for next year. I've been told he looks like a huntery type horse when I have him all braided up and he has this cute floaty trot for his in hand classes....unless is SUPER early then he's like me kind of sleep showing

xlilxonex · 11-07-2009, 05:43 AM

I don't do Showmanship or any in-hand classes but a bridle presents a MUCH better picture and I believe is what should be done..

pinksummer626 · 11-08-2009, 08:41 PM

I find it easier to use a leather halter and chain because it has the same feel for me and the horse than the western. Up until recently, I always used a halter, but now I will be using a bridle because it is more proper and for quarter horse that is what you are supposed to use.

The difference between English and western showmanship is for English you are supposed to have braids instead of bands and you are supplosed to show off at a real trot not a jog.

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11-03-2009, 08:27 AM	#1
e_watson09 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Centerville, Ohio Posts: 2,229 Images: 3	English Showmannship. Halter VS. bridle Which do you think looks better for shows. I've always just used my hunt bridle but I've noticed that some people use a plain leather halter with a lead and chain just like Western showmanship. Please vote and I'd love some reasoning as to why you think one is better than the other. Thanks in advance. __________________ Dusty-QH Gelding "Made you Look" For Sale: http://ewatson09.webs.com/

11-04-2009, 08:55 AM	#2
Tiffany01 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pennsylvina Posts: 1,438 Images: 15 Blog Entries: 44	I use Leather Halter and Lead. __________________ TIFF Lost My Sock-15.1hh Paint mare My Past,Present and Future.

11-05-2009, 10:49 PM	#3
Quiggles Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 3,570 Images: 244 Blog Entries: 23	In led classes I just use a bridle but then I hardly ever do them. If I was doing them properly I would use an in hand bridle. This is Led Classes in Australia though. Whats the difference between english showmanship and western? __________________ “His hooves pound the beat, your heart sings the song.” Jerry Shulman

11-06-2009, 11:17 AM	#5
AMD Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,113	English you also pivot on the hind end. Showmanship is the same for both (at least stock breeds). I've been told by judges the only judging difference will come down to a tie and it will be determined by a more "huntery" looking horse with turnouts in braids instead of bands and if the person "showed off" their horses trot throughout the pattern. __________________ "With horses there are about a hundred different ways to get it done. About 70 of them will be effective. About 10, maybe 15 of those ways will be a good deal for the horse. Your duty to your horse is to find a way that's effective, and a good deal for your horse." ~Ronnie Willis~

11-07-2009, 05:43 AM	#7
xlilxonex Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,292 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 1	I don't do Showmanship or any in-hand classes but a bridle presents a MUCH better picture and I believe is what should be done.. __________________ I <3 My Curly http://bbspinnaker.webs.com/

11-08-2009, 08:41 PM	#8
pinksummer626 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: middle of michigan :P Posts: 81 Images: 2	I find it easier to use a leather halter and chain because it has the same feel for me and the horse than the western. Up until recently, I always used a halter, but now I will be using a bridle because it is more proper and for quarter horse that is what you are supposed to use. The difference between English and western showmanship is for English you are supposed to have braids instead of bands and you are supplosed to show off at a real trot not a jog. __________________ Summer and Glory<3333

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