THE
WELSH SECTION A PONY
Rules
for Showing |
1: |
Welsh Mountain
Ponies should be shown in as natural a state as possible. |
2: |
Very thick, long
manes may be discretely thinned, one long thin plait is usually
put at the top of the mane behind the ear, the reason being to
show off the line of the throat. |
3: |
The long hairs
under the jaw and those protruding from the ear may be trimmed
off - leaving as natural a line as possible, the whiskers around
the muzzle may be shortened. |
4: |
The tail should
look natural and should not be banged (leveled off
square). |
In-hand
Tack |
Youngstock: |
May
be shown in a white webbing or rope show halter, leather head
collar or show bridle. |
Mares & Geldings: |
Four
years old or over may be shown in a white webbing or rope show
halter, leather head collar, show bridle or riding bridle.
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Colts & Stallions |
Two
years old or over, should be suitably bitted. The use of stallion
Show Tack is optional. |
Whips: |
No riding whips
or canes shall exceed 75cms (30 inches). |
Ridden
Tack |
Saddle: |
Close
fitting and comfortable. The use of a plain coloured numnah is
optional. |
Bridle: |
A
snaffle or double bridle or pelham. Cavesson noseband, plain
brow band, not brass as with in-hand bridles. |
Other Tack: |
No
extra tack to be worn in flat classes. Martingales and brushing
boots are permissible in WHP classes. Style of boots optional.
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Whips: |
No
riding whips or canes shall exceed 75cms (30 inches). |
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