[jumphigher]

Okay never have done ANYTHING, and i mean NOTHING with mountain and moorland, im used to ex racers

But i decided to take on a lil 13.2 m&m to bring on over the summer and decided its time to take him out and about and do some inhand showing with him!

Im doing best turned out, best kept at grass and small breeds m&m.
No idea how to turn him out (including tack)

but this (im guessing from what i have seen) is my idea...

A plain in-hand (or normal) bridle with a snaffle, for his tack.

And im guessing nothing needs to be trimmed or plaited?
Just very clean?

Please anyone let me know as i don't want to go looking like a complete idiot!!!!


Thanks
Sophie

[Klaycock]

I was lost just reading your post! lol I have no clue what Mountain and Mooreland is?? So now I would love a pic because I truly am lost..lol Sorry I couldnt be helpfull though

[mehhunter]

Sorry, I can't help you much with correct suggestions, as I don't show.

However, have you tried googling these show classes and finding pictures from recent shows? This is a good way of getting an idea of current trends for both rider and horse attire and proper tack.

Also, if you know what shows you are planning to go to, why not just call/e-mail the show holder? Most horse people are pretty friendly, and they'd be able to tell you exactly what you'd need for their show.

good luck!

[mehhunter]

There's some discussion of turn-out and dress in the M&M wikipedia article.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_and_moorland

I'll look for a couple more links for you as well!

go talk to these people:
Native Pony forum: http://forum.hamletshouse.co.uk/index.php

[sammiee]

Originally Posted by sophiepony123x

Okay never have done ANYTHING, and i mean NOTHING with mountain and moorland, im used to ex racers

But i decided to take on a lil 13.2 m&m to bring on over the summer and decided its time to take him out and about and do some inhand showing with him!

Im doing best turned out, best kept at grass and small breeds m&m.
No idea how to turn him out (including tack)

but this (im guessing from what i have seen) is my idea...

A plain in-hand (or normal) bridle with a snaffle, for his tack.

And im guessing nothing needs to be trimmed or plaited?
Just very clean?

Please anyone let me know as i don't want to go looking like a complete idiot!!!!


Thanks
Sophie

hi i show welshie's and at some shows mountain and moorland doesn't exclude the welsh breed so i enter in that.
as for tack i show a stallion so he has his in hand bridle with stallion bit and chain, but i would use a snaffle on yours.
i would neaten up your mane and tail DONT take any length off just tidy up the ends and use lots of show sheen and mane and tail conditioner to have it shining. i always plait up night before a show and take them out in the morning it just adds body and looks better, but this depends on what breed you have some like natural looking.
and thats about it, just have the pony looking immaculate
if iv forgoten anything ill come bk and edit when i think of it.

[jumphigher]

Thanks sammiee! thats helped alot! especially the plaiting up and then taking them out, that sounds like a good idea, i'll try it

[sammiee]

Originally Posted by sophiepony123x

Thanks sammiee! thats helped alot! especially the plaiting up and then taking them out, that sounds like a good idea, i'll try it

what i do as for platting the tail up is i split the tail into 3 sections like ou was doing a normal plait, but make 3 plaits out of the 3 sections, if that makes sense then once u have your 3 plaits make one plait out of the 3 plaits, its hard to explain but i prefer this way than the one plait. also i use chalk on the socks makes them look really white u can also use it on the face is you have a blaze or whatever. not sure if you have any socks etc but mine does... can i ask what breed of mountain and moorland you have?

[jumphigher]

yeah i have 3 socks on mine and a blaze

And he is a connemara, i was told he would be good for m&m, but i honestly have no experience with any m&m breeds!!

[sammiee]

Originally Posted by sophiepony123x

yeah i have 3 socks on mine and a blaze

And he is a connemara, i was told he would be good for m&m, but i honestly have no experience with any m&m breeds!!

yeah connemaras do get entered in m+m. what show are you showing at? we do valiants in lancashire alot but was thinking of going up to the royal welsh show this year in wales

[jumphigher]

Oh no im just entering a small local show, its only his first ever show, bless him! he still isn't really broken properly to saddle, so im just keeping him at in hand, thanks for the advice.